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auyamazo t1_j1zwult wrote

Learn how to walk on ice. I’ve seen a lot of people fall because they don’t adjust their gait on ice. Smaller steps, keep your center of gravity over your feet, think penguins. Keep sunglasses nearby. There is a lot of low light this time of year which is hard on the eyes, especially when it reflects on water or snow.

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eljefino t1_j21xg8n wrote

Walk like a penguin, it sounds dumb but when you get the hang of it you'll know.

Wet ice, at or above freezing, is way more slippery than properly frozen ice at temps well below 32F.

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same-shit-everyday OP t1_j201jme wrote

Thanks, i really need to learn how to walk on ice, because i fell down on ice 8 days ago, and i’m still trying to walk again. it hurts

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auyamazo t1_j20h2wi wrote

It’s so painful. I’ve been on slippery ground with bad shoes and seriously contemplated if it was worth getting up again.

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same-shit-everyday OP t1_j20iuy4 wrote

yeah, i can since 9 months old lol and now i can’t walk for 8 days, it’s hurting me and my feelings. I miss to be at outside :( I’ll never go to outside without good quality shoes…

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wackybones t1_j21955p wrote

I fell on ice last year and immediately bought new boots. I highly recommend Keens and some microspikes like others have mentioned.

Look up frostbite info. Read the weather warnings on your phone daily, they will indicate how long before frostbite sets into uncovered skin. Sometimes it's as little as 15 minutes.

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