fishon68 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Any ideas on what i can put on the ice to keep wifes feet warm,i have a voyager house and she loves to fish but feet are always cold, piece of carpet, wood?? Dont want anything to heavy or bulky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaveBaitWillFish Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 My buddy puts a strip of old carpet in front of the whole sled. It works very good and when its time to go just roll it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john.wells Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I think the stuff I am thinking of is called high density polyethylene foam. At any rate, if you have a worn out throwable life preserver (seat type) that has the two or three sheets of foam in it, use that! Lightweight, excellent insulation, and durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaveBaitWillFish Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 very good idea john... i'll have to remember that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorth Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Another thought is if she has enough room in her boots is to put in another felt insole or if you are cheap adding a few layers of styrofoam from say meat packages. Just adding some more insulation between the foot and the ice helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gspman Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 A good pair of loose fitting well insulated boots that aren't tied too tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandmannd Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I use a cuple of pieces of 2x12 that are about 18" long. Keeps your feet off the ice and warmer. Little heavier than carrying foam, but it's what I had laying around and it won't blow off the sled when being pulled by the wheeler or strong gusts of wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123fish Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I've used a strip of that high density foam also. Very light weight and really works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erickol Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 You could hunt down a chunk of "pink" or "blue" foam used for insulating foundations from allot of construction dumpsters.I kept an old closed cell foam sleeping pad, (you know, the green ones we used in Boy Scouts,) that has been turned into lots of things....... I was just planning on cutting circle out of it for bucket seat insulation. It would be great for her feet, but might slide around a bit.carpet seems to be used allot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7outof10 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 i keep a long car mat in my house and just set it on the ice works ok for me keeps you feet off of the ice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portageman Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 One of those black/gray entry mats from Menard/Home depot etc. They are rubber or vinyl on one side, carpet on the other. I fished with a guy who used a huge one and cut holes in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deitz Dittrich Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 My wife brings along her kneeling pad for her garden.. ultra cheap and works like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBass Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I was thinking of a rubber car mat like portageman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb S Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 You need to figure out how to talk her in to staying at home not keeping her warm. Fish house = man's sanctuary from women. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon68 Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Thanks for all the geat ideas guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 i got one, keep her at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruthWalleyes Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 99cent foot warmers! works every time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.W.Wolfram Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I use a 12" x 48" x 1/2" pice of OSB that has the same size pice of 1 1/2" foam insulation glued to it. It works great(keep it away from the heater) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold one sd Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Anti fatigue mats from Menards. They are full of holes so water drains, They don't freeze down to the ice and are only about $4 or less. I have two of them for my flip over portable. When I use my wheel house they work great for outside door mats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate McVey Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Car mats work great, plus most of us have them already. Just take the one out of your truck when you get to the ice and put it back when you are done. I do this a lot when fly fishing and changing in and out of waders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaceye Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I would try to keep her legs in the air, especially when the fishing is slow......that will keep her warm all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaveBaitWillFish Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 He did say that he was married, deaceye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd_J Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 On very cold days I prop my feet off the ice using a rectangular plastic milk crate that I cut down to about 4 inches. Doesn't stick to the ice, is durable as all 7734, and I use it to keep odds-n-ends in while not in use. Another thing to try is if there is extra room in your Voyager, put your feet inside of the sled itself. The best place to start is with boots. A good set of boots is a must! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon68 Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 LOL-- I kind of like deaceye's idea, i will have to see what the wife thinks of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloc004 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I usually bring her a people magazine, to keep her mind off the cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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