03-05-2011, 07:11 AM
Don't even try the grocery bag around your foot idea. Number one it's gonna be hella slippery. Two, the bags will tear in like 3 steps and the water will get through anyhow. I would go with a good pair of knee high muck boots like the ones used for hunting. I always have a pair of those and sorels too in case I encounter wet conditions. This year I used the muck more than the sorels LOL. Waders are a little overkill, but it all depends on how deep that slush is. If it is waaaay deep go with the waders for sure. I always use waders on questionable edges as well rather than risk the plank thing. What if the plank disappears lol? I just wade in, make sure the ice is still safe and clamber up onto it as if emerging up the side of a swimming pool in a baywatch show LOL. I've waded up to thigh deep to climb onto ice but any deeper than that is not a good idea since when you jump back in, the neoprene can float your legs sideways and you may have a hard time sinking straight down to solid footing.
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