Mustang Survival Full
Suits | ||
Mustang Ice Rider
Jackets | ||
Ice Picks | ||
| Frisbuoy Easy to throw rescue rope | ||
| Iceboating Supplies | |
| There are Many
different supplies everyone feels they need for iceboating. Some are
worldwide, some are regional and others are just a matter of
personal preference. Racers prefer lighter, easy to manuvuer
in clothing. Whereas since we pleasure sail and can be in our
boats at speed for hours on end we are more concerned
with safety and warmth. This page is dedicated to
the iceboating supplies we use. They are not the right choice for
everyone, you need to make your own decisions.
Next we will move on to the Mustang Survival
suit. These are fantastic for keeping you warm. You can be outside
for hours in the worst conditions, yet still be warm and toasty.
They also have flotation so if somehow you end up in the water you
won't be expending precious energy swimming. You will float and can
concentrate all your energy towards getting out of the icy water.
Also from personal experience it is much easier and safer to make it
to shore if you are wearing this great anti-exposure flotation suit
rather than normal clothes. Jeans will freeze along with many other
fabrics. This make it's extremely difficult to make it to shore
unassisted unless shore is VERY nearby. The antiexposure suit will
keep you warmer and keep the wind off your cold wet self. It's also
beneficial since there could be thin ice between you and shore so
you run the risk of getting wet again before reaching shore. Mustang
also offers 2 piece Ice Rider suits for snowmobilers. They also are
very warm and have flotation. Often I wear only the jacket
without the bibs. It does offer plenty of flotation. If you find
yourself in the water you will not expend energy swimming, but once
you get out of the water it can be hard to make it to shore with
your jeans (or your choice of bottoms) freezing to your legs. It is
dangerous if you are alone. I would recommend wearing the bib
bottoms, but if not, at least wear the jacket for flotation. Also take a look at all the Mustang equipment.
They have a large selection on this website, but you may find it
cheaper elsewhere. Just make sure they list flotation for the one
you are interested in. Another piece of equipment that I hope to never use, but we do carry is the Frisbuoy.
It's an inexpensive throw rope. It's shaped so you can throw it easily and get it to
your target. If you miss you can throw it again without rewinding
the rope. It is important to practice before you need to
actually throw it in emergency situations. Try throwing it while
the line is wrapped around the frisbee. Also practice throwing it
with the line unwound because it does act slightly different.
Practice in high winds as well as low winds. | |
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