[Isprinsessan]

Folks - this will sound weird but for a couple of years now I've been hankering after an ice pick. This is a single pole with a metal end for testing the depth of the ice for skating (the number of times you hit before you go through the ice tells you how many cm deep/safe or unsafe it might be). Normally I only ever ice skate where it's known to be safe but next year I was going to go with tour group and be more adventurous). These poles can upwards of 50 euros so I told myself not to waste money on what is really only just fun after all..
Today I found a pristine one in the rubbish skip of my apartment. Can't believe it !!!Things really come to those who wait...now waiting for a REALLY cold winter next year   Wanted to share my amazement with you too   :roll:

[fluffypebble]

Well done.

[muntjac]

hope ya dug down a bit to find the dead wifey or hubby u pulled it out off .. take care they are lethal bits of kit .can i suggest if its only for slapping pond ice with you have the point ground off.having climbed a lot with them i have seen a few nasty cuts happen

[WG.]

Did I see you in a movie once?   Basic Instinct as I recall.

[Isprinsessan]

Don't you be worrying your wee selves OH is safe..it's a Scandinavian ice pole more like a thumper than a pick. Thump on the ice 4 times before going through and the ice should be over 5cms. Not sharp on the end at all, it's a metal bit like the end of an umbrella really. They are rather big ponds here too BTW  

[muntjac]

yups i know about the ponds  lol .so its got a sharp bit on the end then lolo that metal hurts ya know