02-06-2012, 04:40 PM
I took a newb from work with me a few weeks ago and he was kind of nervous as well. I took him to scofield where the ice was thick and the snow was deep enough (about 6") that he didnt even realize we were on the ice when we had already walked out a few yards. When I told him we were standing on about 20 feet of water it kind of blew his mind. Maybe starting out at a lake like Scofield where the ice is so thick and they cant see any water would be best.
Plus the thick blanket of snow muffled any cracking sounds so it didnt freak him out as bad.
Don't rush her either, let her work it out in her head and slowly become confident in the ice strength. Maybe drill a hole or two on the way out so she can see how thick and safe the ice is and how its structurally stronger than concrete when frozen solid. Dont make her cross any pressure ridges, especially where she can see ANY water. And..... catch lots of fish so she forgets her fear. [sly]
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Plus the thick blanket of snow muffled any cracking sounds so it didnt freak him out as bad.
Don't rush her either, let her work it out in her head and slowly become confident in the ice strength. Maybe drill a hole or two on the way out so she can see how thick and safe the ice is and how its structurally stronger than concrete when frozen solid. Dont make her cross any pressure ridges, especially where she can see ANY water. And..... catch lots of fish so she forgets her fear. [sly]
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