Warning of treacherous nyisar – Aftonbladet

Weather. the Ice has settled in several places in the country and attracts skaters who eagerly waited for freezing temperatures.

But the oscillating temperatures and winds can make it before the ice has settled properly.

the Last winter killed 17 people in isolyckor.

Degrees below zero is pure christmas eve for all skridskoentusiaster, but in many places in the country have just not had time to add it yet. The best is that you find not so unexpectedly in the north.

– In the Norrbotten region, there has been much skating, but also in Dalarna, Värmland and Västmanland, there have been riders isar since about two weeks back, says the Forest, responsible for iskunskap at Stockholm skridskoseglarklubb.

Not a real cool

the Winter is yet young and someone vargavinter do not appear to be on the entry.

– The next week, it seems to be somewhat stable. There is no more cooling at the time and then there will be no more growth on the ice. It will be mildväder so can the ice thinned out very quickly, ” says Forest.

How long it takes before a lake freezes, is hard to say. Therefore, it is essential to be alert and check with the local associations and how the ice conditions are right where you live.

– It is very variable, but the smaller lakes and reservoirs, the faster they add. The one who puts himself last is the Baltic sea.

Never go alone

whether you are an experienced skater or not, it is important to know how you should behave yourself out there on the ice. From January to april this year, drowned 17 persons in isrelaterade accidents (compared with four during the whole of 2015), according to figures from the Swedish livräddningssällskapet.

– as always, It is: you must acquire the company, knowledge and equipment when you are out. You have interest so you can be happy to seek out local associations, ” says Forest.

the FACTS

Safe skridskofärd

Be with you company and the right equipment. Ice prods, ispik, rescue and floater is recommended.

Be careful at the time of such sound, under the bridges and near the tributaries. Where can the ice often to be weak.

Look for changes in the appearance, for example, can darken the spots be a sign of weaker ice.

Source: Swedish livräddningssällskapet and www.issakerhet.se

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