Blaine,Great video, thanks for sharing it with everyone. I found out several things that I never knew before and hope I'll never have to use. Sent it on to several other ice fishermen.

Best piece of Saftey Equipment for the Ice is a set of hand spikes. I know a EMT they have to go threw training for ice recuces. On the things they do is a self recuces with and with out spikes with spikes pretty easy to do a self recuce without very hard to do. So get a set and carry them there are cheap and they could save your life. THomT

Great vids. That guy is off the wall. He's been hypothermic 33 times!! Surprise he hasn't done any body damage. Great lessons though. Something all ice fisherman should see.

Burr nipple, I agree that guy is crazy, but I think that he has probably saved a lot of live by showing people how to act in that situation.I know that will help me if I ever take the plunge. I think every ice fisherman should watch these clips. Thanks Blaine.

I'd nominate for this guy for president of the canadien polar bear club...brrrrr... brings new meaning to field research and reality TV..verry enlightning.....markerdown

I think the part about letting your arms freeze to the ice is very informative. Not that I plan on being in that situation anytime soon, but if it's a last chance effort atleast you know what to do. Thanks Blaine

OH MY GOD I DIDN"T BREATH DURING THAT....THANKS BLAINE FOR SHARING THAT.....

YES! Early in the year, I keep by boots unlaced so that I can kick them off if needed. Trust me, you WILL get out a lot easier than if you were kept them on

I CAN'T SEE THEM Don't know why? I have Media player. A window opens but just sits there and nothing happens.

Awesome Clips!
Scary, but good to see.

I have DSL - just not enough patience I guess.

i always have 2 phillips head screwdrivers on a string around my neck or on my person..

wow ... watched clip 1 and 2

I have rope tied off to a boat cushion (Throwable pfd) and have it on the back of my sled. (Picks too)

Three years (jan-feb 2002) ago at Bantam lake 3-4-5" ice, the thought of going through was very real to me. the thought scares the hell out of me. You do have to be prepared.

GREAT post Blaine! You can never have enough safety info and resources to draw from when you are in a life and death situation.

I always have my ice picks around my neck throughout the entire season early through late. I also OFTEN wear my inflatable Sterns suspenders....and ALWAYS if icefishing alone.

I remember meeting up with Blaine and Kapt 2 seasons ago at Gardner Lake for night walleye fishing. Kapt had been running around on the lake all afternoon with his snowmobile. I was talking with Kapt & Blaine at my truck as I was putting on my gear. I put my inflatable suspenders on and Kapt & Blaine both looked at each other and Kapt said...."You know something we don't???!!!!!!"...LOL!!!!!!!! I had heard there were some open water spots, but they assured me the ice was safe where we were headed.

Being a Safety Engineer and Industrial Hygienist I always try to stack the safety odds in my favor....whether it be with experience, conditions, gear, fishing partners, etc.....

Once AGAIN Blaine....thanks for this info!!!!!!!!

GREAT STUFF

Now....WHERE THE #*^$#$^##^&$@##^&^ IS THE ICE!!!!!!!!....LOL

Great Stuff Blaine----Have had ice picks and a rope for years...But thanks to Bob Gasper, i have a flotation vest this year....

I don't get it. I watched the first clip the other day. Now I hear the narrator but I have a black screen.

Good Info..hope i never need it

i found these two videos on a diffrent site and they could help save u

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Ive gone swiming in water at freezing temperatures quite a few times, both intentionally and not. I found initally going into the water was a slight shock. The worst part though was once I got out, had to get dry clothes... You guys Better hope you have a dry pair in the car or partner who can loan you some.

One lesson learned was one day when I went in about 10 years ago. Unlike the video, I found initally going into the water was only a slight shock and getting out didnt seem that hard either. I started to walk to the car which was a mile away. Started to feel colder and colder as I walked while soaking wet in the freezing cold air. I tell you, one thing I should have done that day is just start jogging for the car (and clothes) as soon as I got out.

That is some interesting footage!To be honest, that is my main concern with ice fishing and that is why I have not gone ice fishing in my life. I want to give it a try honestly, but I have to go with someone that I can trust with my life! Anybody out there who does it I give you points for having gold cojones!

from a previous post on this tread someone mentiond hand spikes , they sound great but do they get in the way of bringing in your tipup line like breaking it if you dont have braided lines.

I dont reply much on this site, but this was powerful. Thanks Blain. First time I walked into your store you sold me picks! Never used them but I got them.

IVAN....the video link Blaine posted is still working.

very good info i bought a set of hand spikes just incase thanks blaine for the important info

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Great video. That's why I wait.

Thanks for the video, it gets you thinking what a bad day can end up to be.. be safe everyone

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this will come in handy, great video Blaine

Chicken You need to come out with me. The trick is to pick some one who weighs more than you for your crash test dummy. How was your season last year. Mine sucked. Any way happy holidays and tell your parents I said Hi.

Good video, but what do you do when the ice keeps breaking as your trying to get out? and no one is around?

Thats gotta be a terrible way to go, they do have water proof cell phones," put it in t your top coat pocket" and I heard that even with no signal you can always dial 911, any truth to this???

Great Post Blaine! Thanks for the info. Hopefully none of us will ever be caught in this scenario.

Thanks for sharing that. Good information there.

I found a copy of the videos for those that didn't get a chance to see them before

http://www.yukonman.com/cold_water.asp

did this video not load for anyone, because whenever i click the link it brings up a new page and says error 404 or something like? Any help i would like to see this!!