How do you know if a pond is safe to skate on?

Answer 1

Skating on a pond does not sound very safe. The wheels will slide on the ice and you will fall. Try skate boarding in a skate park or on the side walk. Also wear a safety helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, and all that good stuff. It will protect you if youI fall. If you SKATE on a pond make shore that the ice is very very thick! My foot has fallen in ice cold water befor :S not fun.

Answer 2

Yes. Pond ice is hardly ever smooth, and therefore can hurt, and definitely dull your skate blade.

Answer 3

Yes, people still do that in some places where it is possible. But only when it's really cold and the pond is well frozen over.

Answer 4

Recommendations for safe ice thickness seem to vary. Four inches (~10cm) appears to be a minimum. Some say 5 inches (~12.5cm). See Related Links.