Posted by Arthur P. Bloom on Saturday, January 17, 2004 at 7:38PM :
In Reply to: Darn it's been cold... posted by Ken See on Saturday, January 17, 2004 at 7:22PM :
According to my ice-rescue book, figure 100 pounds safe weight per inch thickness of (fresh water) ice. Probably not a linear rule, though.
With 16 inches, you were good for at least 1600 pounds, per wheel.
We understand the winch, trees, and friends, but explain to us again how the cigar figured in all this, Mr. President?