I thought we were pretty tuf in Minnesota but these guys got us beat by a long shot.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0twamyJh8qw&feature... - 20 hours ago
bbbbuuuurrrrrrr
W.
Now this is TUFF
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W.J.Langholz
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Now this is TUFF
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gliderman
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Re: Now this is TUFF
That's typical Canadian......I know because I is one and we love the cold. But I cannot imagine for a minute doing a stunt like this. I am sure there is something we do not see in the foreground, like some open water or something (or maybe an ambulance standing by).
But the reality of it all, is that it is ccccooooolllllldddddd. The high today was minus 27 celcius, or about minus 17F. Couple that with a bit of wind and the temperature will feel like about minus 40 in a big hurry. Needless to say the old C170 is firmly parked in the hangar and might only come out should it warm up to something closer to minus 10 or so.
Hope the rest of the 170 world is not suffering quite so much.
But the reality of it all, is that it is ccccooooolllllldddddd. The high today was minus 27 celcius, or about minus 17F. Couple that with a bit of wind and the temperature will feel like about minus 40 in a big hurry. Needless to say the old C170 is firmly parked in the hangar and might only come out should it warm up to something closer to minus 10 or so.
Hope the rest of the 170 world is not suffering quite so much.
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cessna170bdriver
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Re: Now this is TUFF
Evidently the word "loonie" can refer to people as well as money up there! 
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flyguy
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Re: Now this is TUFF
I went into the water where a man had broken through the ice with his motorcycle. Even though I had on a wet suit and a military style life vest - - that cold sapped me so quick that I could not have kept myself afloat or survived without the extra flotation. That video is like some others put out there. Smacks of some trickery!
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jrenwick
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Re: Now this is TUFF
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA8yERzQubQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfCsSDiPZxk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dopoo86X0pU
Salt water too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0tp-GpCJ1c
I have to go get warm now....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfCsSDiPZxk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dopoo86X0pU
Salt water too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0tp-GpCJ1c
I have to go get warm now....
John Renwick
Minneapolis, MN
Former owner, '55 C-170B, N4401B
'42 J-3 Cub, N62088
'50 Swift GC-1B, N2431B, Oshkosh 2009 Outstanding Swift Award, 2016 Best Continuously Maintained Swift
Minneapolis, MN
Former owner, '55 C-170B, N4401B
'42 J-3 Cub, N62088
'50 Swift GC-1B, N2431B, Oshkosh 2009 Outstanding Swift Award, 2016 Best Continuously Maintained Swift
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GAHorn
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Re: Now this is TUFF
According to my bro-in-law (from Michigan).... that's not a trick. He's seen guys do that personally. Apparently the sub-surface of the water is somewhat warmer than the frozen surface.
Nontheless....I think they're ALL crazy! (After all.....he ain't so smart. He married my SISTER !!!!)
(And I suspect she's a lot colder.)
Nontheless....I think they're ALL crazy! (After all.....he ain't so smart. He married my SISTER !!!!)
(And I suspect she's a lot colder.) '53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
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ronjenx
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Re: Now this is TUFF
I've been in icy waters a couple of times. It's not something I would do on purpose.
The first time was followed by a mile walk out of the woods, (too much ice to continue paddling), then a 5 mile ride in the open back of a pickup truck.
The second time, I got back in the canoe and continued the race. (Not as much ice this time, but it was snowing).
Yes, I always wear a PFD.
The first time was followed by a mile walk out of the woods, (too much ice to continue paddling), then a 5 mile ride in the open back of a pickup truck.
The second time, I got back in the canoe and continued the race. (Not as much ice this time, but it was snowing).
Yes, I always wear a PFD.
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c170b53
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Re: Now this is TUFF
Well maybe I am a hoser, done his more than once, once in a group dunk we were led to the hole by bagpipes. Some fortifying took place prior to the dip which resulted in an immediate contrast in clarity once entering the waters. Cold not so bad but the ice against cold skin leaves a nasty rash.
Jim McIntosh..
1953 C170B S/N 25656
02 K1200RS
1953 C170B S/N 25656
02 K1200RS
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Margot Flys
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Re: Now this is TUFF
Wow!Some people move to Hawaii so they never have to be disturbed by such a scary concept.
Margot
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