Through the ice

[@johnchristie1423]

Mustang floaters, gotha have that inner draw string pulled tight. Good refresher you have done, keep them coming

[@afterworkoutdoors]

Absolutely! Will do!

[@billparlin3066]

Excellent video! I've been on the ice thousands of times over 50 years. I've gone through twice "by surprise" (and a few more times when I expected it LOL) I've scuba dived through the ice as well. This has taught me to respect and avoid bad ice conditions but I dont fear falling through. Heck, the last time I went through, I swam around and gathered all my fishing gear and threw it up onto the ice so I wouldnt have to leave it behind. The biggest takeway from your video I think, is to be prepared...with ice picks at least...and to not panic. Practicing in a safe situation is a great idea and builds confidence that you can self rescue. I'd recommend that people do it with a partner though.

[@afterworkoutdoors]

Bill, thanks for the well thought out reply! I knew I would perhaps get flak for not having someone nearby, but was ok with it because it helped drive home the point that sometimes it is just you out there...and you need to be as prepared as possible. Even then nature will often find a way to punctuate the fact that you are neutral out there in the grand scheme of things.., nature doesn't care if you live or die. Your actions decide if you thrive, suffer, or worse...ice picks are pretty key! And I really do like the floater coat!

[@terryedgar295]

Really cool Jesse!!!

[@afterworkoutdoors]

Thnx Terry!

[@jamiec3274]

Wow Jesse. Important lesson for all who venture on winter ice. Need to get one of those flints. Thanks

[@afterworkoutdoors]

Thanks Jamie! The ferro rods will work even when soaking wet which is nice!

[@heyitsjosh]

Great video Jesse! Keep the great content coming!

[@afterworkoutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@heyitsjosh]

@@afterworkoutdoors Yeah man and I subbed up! For a future video, I'd be super interested in knowing what mushrooms I could pick/eat around here, as I have no idea!

[@afterworkoutdoors]

@@heyitsjosh I got ya. Have a fall mushroom episode planned. Spring I might look for morels, so might do a quick one on those if I have time/can find enough to make good video!

[@afterworkoutdoors]

I have a post on Facebook about mushrooms too. I'll try find it

[@grisseldog]

Great Information

[@afterworkoutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Outstanding video

[@afterworkoutdoors]

Thank you dave!!

[@islandman5802]

Great instructional video Jesse. We are boating on Georgian Bay as soon as the ice is out and I’m always amazed at how few people wear life jackets. The water temp during early boating season is the same temperature as what you just “fell” into and yet people don’t seem to recognize the risk of boating with no life jackets. Enjoying your channel!

[@afterworkoutdoors]

It's true! The water stays dangerously cold for quite a while in the spring. Stay safe on the water and enjoy the bay this spring!

[@ykhan66]

Not for the faint of heart!

[@PaulSmith-zd4qd]

Great video Jesse - I’ll put you on speed dial when I’m out on the ice...!

[@afterworkoutdoors]

Sounds good Paul!

[@TheoSmith249]

Ice picks are tough to reach in your pocket. In your demo you contradicted your instructions. I like your WIM HOF breathing technique!

[@afterworkoutdoors]

That's true, I did. I think though that for everyday carry and activities such as snowmobiling, ice fishing etc, having them constantly dangling around your neck is a recipe for taking them off at some point out of frustration or convenience, and either forgetting them or putting them in a different pocket. In the video I knew I was going through, so it made more sense at the time to have them around my neck. My take is that in the moment I know exacy where they are without thinking...front right pocket, always. And even without a floater coat, you do have several minutes of function in the ice. Plusses and minuses to both arou d the neck and pocket, but for me I take comfort in at least knowing exactly where they are at all times even while sacrificing quick access slightly. You raise a good point.

[@TheoSmith249]

@@afterworkoutdoors some gear have exterior breast pockets which you could store them in. Floater suits are great.

[@islandman5802]

Congrats on 100 subs!

[@afterworkoutdoors]

Thanks man! Just noticed! It's been so much fun making vids. I should have started years ago!

[@jamesyeomans42]

legit hunterbrah

[@afterworkoutdoors]

Thnx!

[@troyjones5522]

man, I had to put another log on the fire just from watching. Good video and when are you inviting me up for the fish fry :D

[@afterworkoutdoors]

I'll fire up the fryer!!

[@Dave0909]

the things we do for reps bro

[@afterworkoutdoors]

Ayyy!

[@tyrionlannister7884]

Keep up the content boyo! reps on r/c

[@afterworkoutdoors]

thnx brah, on spread!