Next time do this over a few days by doing small layers. This allows all the water to freeze into ice. Otherwise you end up with a ice layer over water like a frozen lake.
Quick tip from someone who used to work in a rink use thin layers of water so it is frozen all the way through and you dont have a pond to fall through
They are some winters like that, it sucks. I'm from Quebec and my grandpa keeps records of snowing since the 70s and in the 80 they only got a foot of snow in all the winter
There too, like 10 years ago in my country was so much snow and had to unfreeze your car windshield and stuff But every year for past like...6 years snow melts in like 2 days, we had 0° like once or twice in there I say we're fucked, this planet had enough of our bullshit Don't forget that summers getting hotter and hotter as well and winters getting warmer too...doesn't look nice for humanity and we as species destroyed this planet
Man, you are an amazing dad. (Ok, I’m getting real tired of people saying a lot of things just because I said this. I said this because there are a lot of things that he does that makes him look like a good dad. I was comparing him to my dad because he was awful, so if he is actually like this, he would be a good dad.)
We’ve made backyard ice rinks before. The key is to only put an inch or two of water at a time and let it freeze in layers instead of all at once because ice is an insulator and will freeze on the top layer but prevent the bottom layers from freezing
Being from S Texas, I am forever fascinated by people who not only function in child weather, but choose to be out in it for fun! You are a wonderful father! You're children will remember these memories for the rest of their lives. Long live great parents
@@joshpiotrowski3487 Small minded people betray themselves by always looking for a target on which to unload their unhappiness. I complimented the poster on how wonderful it was that he went to such lengths he went to build fun, healthy outdoor memories with his family and assured him that his children would hold those memories close to their hearts for the rest of their lives. You try to make me feel somehow less than because I come from somewhere else. But, while I can't handle the cold, I am incredibly proud of my state, its history that is so rich and hard that most of the people on earth have heard of it and it plays a part in modern English lexicon. I am not sorry for you that you aren't from Texas, I'm grateful. This magnificent state already has way too many people like you who have moved from failing nanny govt states. You are from Canada. Well, that used to be something of which to be proud. Like Biden is doing to America, Trudeau is destroying much of what made Canada great. But,bthere are things that he can't destroy,the beauty of the top of all the Americas. The great expanse of nature, the warmth of many of its people. But, you .. well you aren't a shing example of anything. And you know it. Pity, really, you could put some effort into being an asset to humanity. Instead, you know what you are? Yeas, you do. Now, work on it
I had a ice skating rink in my yard when I was a kid. You laid down plastic and it had a little metal wall that went around it and it was filled up with water. It wasn’t deep but had just the right amount of water to skate.
❤😂 I did that as a kid at age 15. I put only put about an inch of water on the ground ( in Michigan) it worked and I skated around the backyard for weeks! Oh, the good old days.
Was looking for this comment too! We used to live at a recreational park with campers, tents and holiday houses, and each winter my dad and the crew would water the tenniscourt to make it into an ice skate area! They put on layers for a couple of nights in a row since there where no walls around it but it worked great and froze much faster!
Layering the ice is key to a solid freeze, don't just dump all the water at once! Your dedication to making a backyard ice rink is impressive, keep up the good work!
If your having troubles freezing it try doing it in layers to help it freeze all the way through. In Canada winter lasts long enough that it should last along tome
Lol depends where in canada . Many places do not get cold enough winters. Here in toronto people with rinks only get a couple days a week if they are lucky cause it fully melts easily 1 day a week if not more
Yeah, they look pretty sick. I work at a ski resort, so something like that could be super cool. A lot quicker than putting on my yak traks or micro-spikes
@@amusedapple4933 I thought the same as him to be honest. Short version - moving parts under the soles of shoes that are designed to be used outdoors. And then when the spikes are down, all of my (Dad bod) weight putting sideways pressure on what essentially amounts to a single hinge each. This is not based on experience but on my (sometimes flawed) logic. I could be wrong - it would not be the first time.
I always felt bad for my dad not being able to skate after working so hard on the rink but I could, this reminded me of that, hope you handle these little man realities well
@@brandon0sh No it doesnt... please provide some scientific insight into how blowing air at 1/8 of the rink is going to make the whole thing freeze faster
@@srb9767the moving air keeps warmer air from sitting on top of the ice and replaces it with cold air. constantly. the colder air helps it freeze faster.
@@nabranestwistypuzzler7019 It would only work if you have a pool thing like he does, but don't fill it up all the way. Fill it up a bit, freeze, and repeat in layers.
My dad put up a back yard rink every year. It is a core memory! We would have family ice skating and hockey game parties all the time! 10 out of 10 would recommend!
Putting to much water in at first is the problem, 2 inches at a time, because every time you skate on it, you`ll clean it and then add a half inch of water every time you use it, it will freeze faster and last longer.
If you have time, make sure to add layers. Like wait for one layer of water to freeze before adding more water. I think it’s safer, in case one layer breaks the next is frozen instead of freeing cold water. At least it sounds safer😅
Textbook example of a GREAT father. I guarantee your kids will look back on their backyard hockey rink with fond memories for their entire lives. Well done, dad!!!
You lay down one layer of ice at a time, not the entire rink in one go... Took my dad weeks to get the ice smooth and silky...pour warm water on at night, freezes faster when laid down one centimeter at a time...
Freeze it in layers!! I’m not saying this to state the obvious but I want to see you and your family have fun skating!! Please freeze the water in layers no higher than 30cm at a time!! It will work!
Sorry I meant to type 8cm, since 30cm is the average ruler length, I was too tired to type, but yes, either works, also one inch is basically 3 cm but around 2.54cm
No it won’t it still needs the ground to be frozen as well as daytime temps in the low 30’s fans move air around they do not cool it down more then a few degrees and that is from wind chill
That boot that had the flippy thingy (idk what to call it) that switched from smooth to spiky looked super cool and genius, i've never seen anything like it.
What I learned about backyard ice rinks is that thin layers of water freeze better. So putting like 1-2 inches of water at a time, letting that freeze then add another layer. Freezing in layers makes the ice solid all the way through. If it gets cold enough, your rink will freeze all the way through. Also it's so cool to see a dad that creates these kinds of spaces for his family. My parents made a backyard rink for me as a kid, and it is seriously the best thing!
Good job, but, if you see the thickness of the ice ...put just a little less water than that thickness to start...when that freezes add about a 1/4 inch at a time... you started with to much thermal mass. Add thin layers often and you'll get thicker, stronger, smoother ice..... I spent a few hours watching ice put down in a professional ring and they literally used a regular hose and that's all they did...over and over....
Wow I feel like those boots are probably so common for someone living in a cold area like Canada! But I’ve never seen those here in the states! I need those for winter!!
In central Wisconsin and we don’t even have snow on the ground. We’ve gotten a couple snowfalls, but it’s melted by the end of the day. But of course we have that wonderful single digit windchill
Lol great video. you are awesome. On a side note. A 12" fan outside blowing over a large pond of water lol. First, it wouldn't cool the water down lol. Not just because you're OUTSIDE, but also because its 12" lol.
Maybe try doing it layer by layer essentially doing a super thin layer, let it freeze, then add another thin layer, let it freeze, etc... It should work faster since thinner layers will freeze faster plus it would probably end up being much more solid
I had a skating ring in my back yard in the early 1970's. It was only 6 inches on the sides. We only put in about 4 inches of water. It froze quickly and worked great. I think you need less water.
Next time do this over a few days by doing small layers. This allows all the water to freeze into ice. Otherwise you end up with a ice layer over water like a frozen lake.
I was coming to say exactly this. Maybe an inch at a time.
Depends on the temp, i think water freezes faster at colder temps, so if its just below freezing keep to to half inch layers or less.
@@skie6282 true
So it’s not putting a fan on something? 🤣
I was going to say the same thing never just fill it all up with water...layers man...layers! Like an ogre.
Quick tip from someone who used to work in a rink use thin layers of water so it is frozen all the way through and you dont have a pond to fall through
Usually it's cold enough up here that you can fill it with water and it'll be a solid block of ice the next day
We used to run sprinklers a few hours at a time until about an inch base was laid. Then we could flood it 1/4 to 1/2 inch at a time.
smart! through and through! :D
up where? lol they said nothing about a location@@Eric-xh9ee
@@Eric-xh9ee Evidently thats not the case
The flip-for-spikes boots are insane, how have I never seen those before?!?!
Right?!
Duh - Pajar. Pajar leaves little maple leafs in your foot print
Just saw them when I went to buy work boots. They find in a bunch of designs.
Thank you! @@lewissemajay8789
What are they called?
Definitely add less water at the start. Allow a layer to freeze thoroughly before adding a new layer.
Great idea & looks like fun!!
It's been so warm this winter. We have hardly any snow on the ground and it's going to be above freezing tomorrow. Usually we would have 30 cm by now
Gotta love an el nino
I already have like 50 cm of snow and everythhing is icy.
They are some winters like that, it sucks. I'm from Quebec and my grandpa keeps records of snowing since the 70s and in the 80 they only got a foot of snow in all the winter
Me in my country with -35°C
Huh, seems nice to be warm
There too, like 10 years ago in my country was so much snow and had to unfreeze your car windshield and stuff
But every year for past like...6 years snow melts in like 2 days, we had 0° like once or twice in there
I say we're fucked, this planet had enough of our bullshit
Don't forget that summers getting hotter and hotter as well and winters getting warmer too...doesn't look nice for humanity and we as species destroyed this planet
Man, you are an amazing dad.
(Ok, I’m getting real tired of people saying a lot of things just because I said this. I said this because there are a lot of things that he does that makes him look like a good dad. I was comparing him to my dad because he was awful, so if he is actually like this, he would be a good dad.)
How much do you weirht
@@user-no6kh7gm3p Compared to my dad. He was awful.
@@user-no6kh7gm3pwtf ?
The irony here is that you do not have a dad
@@bruheditionantilgbt2332stop projecting kid
We’ve made backyard ice rinks before. The key is to only put an inch or two of water at a time and let it freeze in layers instead of all at once because ice is an insulator and will freeze on the top layer but prevent the bottom layers from freezing
Or use a stronger fan.
Being from S Texas, I am forever fascinated by people who not only function in child weather, but choose to be out in it for fun!
You are a wonderful father! You're children will remember these memories for the rest of their lives. Long live great parents
And being from canada I'll always wonder why people live in hell... Texas
@@joshpiotrowski3487 Small minded people betray themselves by always looking for a target on which to unload their unhappiness.
I complimented the poster on how wonderful it was that he went to such lengths he went to build fun, healthy outdoor memories with his family and assured him that his children would hold those memories close to their hearts for the rest of their lives.
You try to make me feel somehow less than because I come from somewhere else.
But, while I can't handle the cold, I am incredibly proud of my state, its history that is so rich and hard that most of the people on earth have heard of it and it plays a part in modern English lexicon.
I am not sorry for you that you aren't from Texas, I'm grateful. This magnificent state already has way too many people like you who have moved from failing nanny govt states.
You are from Canada. Well, that used to be something of which to be proud. Like Biden is doing to America, Trudeau is destroying much of what made Canada great.
But,bthere are things that he can't destroy,the beauty of the top of all the Americas. The great expanse of nature, the warmth of many of its people.
But, you .. well you aren't a shing example of anything. And you know it. Pity, really, you could put some effort into being an asset to humanity. Instead, you know what you are?
Yeas, you do. Now, work on it
@@joshpiotrowski3487 I mean they have the Dallas stars so can't be that bad
@@Rapid_Mox they have to be paid tonnes to be there
I've done this for 20 years..the first kid always drowned..from UK.
sacrifices must be made.
how do you keep getting more kids!
@@lunaskisses happens 9 months after my birthday 👍
I shouldn't be laughing but I am 😂😂
Do you have some spare kids or do you want to borrow mine?
I had a ice skating rink in my yard when I was a kid. You laid down plastic and it had a little metal wall that went around it and it was filled up with water. It wasn’t deep but had just the right amount of water to skate.
We did the same but with wood on the borders under the plastic.
As someone who grew up in the humid ass south US, a backyard ice skating rink would be the sickest shit kid me had ever heard of.
@Anna-qe2io As someone from the equator who never experienced winter ever, same lol our skating rink are just in malls
❤😂 I did that as a kid at age 15. I put only put about an inch of water on the ground ( in Michigan) it worked and I skated around the backyard for weeks! Oh, the good old days.
Yeah thats normally how they work. What are you trying to say? Your literally just stating the obvious.
I’m an Aussie….I didn’t know this was possible. You sir, might be my new hero 😂
This man is a role model for all people who love their family❤❤
We feel ya here in Cedar Springs, MI @ Latitude 43 ...... To Fill or Not Fill 🤔
I live in the Greenville area Michigan and it's so warm
It's perfect for skating here in Marquette it is freezing and no snow
Oh no yeah I’m in near Novi and Wixom area
@@lukeb.4360oh hey my great grandma used to live up there, great lady yeah.
@@lukeb.4360tell Michelle I said hi, the manager of the marathons in Greenville 😂
Gotta freeze it in layers
Was looking for that comment like, am i the only canadian here wtf thats not how you make a fkin rink cmon
Was looking for this comment too! We used to live at a recreational park with campers, tents and holiday houses, and each winter my dad and the crew would water the tenniscourt to make it into an ice skate area! They put on layers for a couple of nights in a row since there where no walls around it but it worked great and froze much faster!
I was thinking this would take forever to freeze even at freezing temps
yup i was just thinking a little bit every 2 days with the fan would’ve been good
The north life just don't watch North of 60
Freeze the ice in layers for a solid rink! Dad skills on point with that ice rink.
Love you did all of this for your kids God Bless you and your family
We gonn need daily updates on the Pond sir😅
Its a pool you dishwasHER
@@Senpaik Bro what?
@@Senpaikgrow up
@@haha-hp4kc Yes massa
@@MrBlueSleeveshe probably wishes he had one.
My rink has been pretty soft and melty during the day, but at night its pretty nice!
Layering the ice is key to a solid freeze, don't just dump all the water at once! Your dedication to making a backyard ice rink is impressive, keep up the good work!
If your having troubles freezing it try doing it in layers to help it freeze all the way through. In Canada winter lasts long enough that it should last along tome
Lol depends where in canada . Many places do not get cold enough winters. Here in toronto people with rinks only get a couple days a week if they are lucky cause it fully melts easily 1 day a week if not more
I need those boots that can flip!
Nice idea , but can't see them lasting five minutes.
Yeah, they look pretty sick. I work at a ski resort, so something like that could be super cool. A lot quicker than putting on my yak traks or micro-spikes
@@roscohaines8508hm why can’t you? Serious question
@@amusedapple4933 I thought the same as him to be honest.
Short version - moving parts under the soles of shoes that are designed to be used outdoors. And then when the spikes are down, all of my (Dad bod) weight putting sideways pressure on what essentially amounts to a single hinge each.
This is not based on experience but on my (sometimes flawed) logic. I could be wrong - it would not be the first time.
Flimsy looking , any rugged rambling and they will soon break imo @@amusedapple4933
Lol, I wish I could have a outdoor rink!
Lmao samee
I wish I could have a outdoor
I always felt bad for my dad not being able to skate after working so hard on the rink but I could, this reminded me of that, hope you handle these little man realities well
I love your enthusiasm for ice!
I love how he thought a Dewalt shop fan was going to freeze the ice faster 💀💀💀
It does, it's science😊
@@brandon0sh No it doesnt... please provide some scientific insight into how blowing air at 1/8 of the rink is going to make the whole thing freeze faster
@@srb9767the moving air keeps warmer air from sitting on top of the ice and replaces it with cold air. constantly. the colder air helps it freeze faster.
@@srb9767 It may not help much but it technically does help
@@castironskillet4450 Ooo. Your brain is about to brake now FACT: Hot Water freezes faster than cold water.
best way to do it is freeze it in layers it will work better
How?
@@nabranestwistypuzzler7019 It would only work if you have a pool thing like he does, but don't fill it up all the way. Fill it up a bit, freeze, and repeat in layers.
@@sirthisisawendys811 yeah makes sense that’s kind of what I thought
My dad put up a back yard rink every year. It is a core memory! We would have family ice skating and hockey game parties all the time! 10 out of 10 would recommend!
Dad’s are the best, bless your heart! 🤦🏻♀️❤️
Putting to much water in at first is the problem, 2 inches at a time, because every time you skate on it, you`ll clean it and then add a half inch of water every time you use it, it will freeze faster and last longer.
Where do i get those boots????!!??❤❤ Those are too cool!!!
If you have time, make sure to add layers. Like wait for one layer of water to freeze before adding more water. I think it’s safer, in case one layer breaks the next is frozen instead of freeing cold water. At least it sounds safer😅
Textbook example of a GREAT father. I guarantee your kids will look back on their backyard hockey rink with fond memories for their entire lives.
Well done, dad!!!
Meanwhile in Brazil... 86 degrees fahrenheit (30°C)
Here it’s 8C in New Amsterdam (40N)
South Africa 38 celsuis . Some days 42 C . 300 mm rain a year where I live . We are turning into a desert .
Looks familiar! I’m currently dealing with huge ice chunks!
Best dad ever…this would have been a dream come true when I was little❤️
here in VA its been a BRUTAL winter with the high being in the early 30s and low in the early 20s anyways MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM VIRGINIA!!
i built a puck handling rink and my backyard and it's not that cold where i live so i have to freeze it layer by layer, ur so lucky
What would be a good gift for a hockey player? I got one in the family.
yeah if it is cold enough to freeze where ever you live
That fan did nothing bro lmaooo
Freezing ice develops an exothermic reaction. By removing the warmer air it does accelerate the freezing process.
@fella704 by saying it does nothing, he means it barely makes a difference to justify setting up a fan
@@keganrc183You did not read the comment did you.
@@keganrc183 source: Kegan knows more than all of science.
@@Picks18 I think I did but whatever
You're the dad I've always wanted 🥰👍
So cool .. How much fun will these kids have .. Fondest memories EVER ❤
You lay down one layer of ice at a time, not the entire rink in one go...
Took my dad weeks to get the ice smooth and silky...pour warm water on at night, freezes faster when laid down one centimeter at a time...
Freeze it in layers!! I’m not saying this to state the obvious but I want to see you and your family have fun skating!! Please freeze the water in layers no higher than 30cm at a time!! It will work!
I guess you meant 3cm [1"] at a time? 30 is what he did here and probably takes about a week of below freezing temps to be top to bottom solid.
@@SticksWithPicksthey likely meant to type 30mm
Sorry I meant to type 8cm, since 30cm is the average ruler length, I was too tired to type, but yes, either works, also one inch is basically 3 cm but around 2.54cm
Those convertible boots are what caught my eyes, lol. If i ever live in snow, those are a must
My Dad and the neighbor Pete used to build us a skating rink every winter ❤❤❤. It was the best ❤❤❤
I SO WANT THOSE BOOTS!! ❤
Same here!!
Those prices tho 😮😮😂
Oh man dad ruined the rink for content
It was warm and raining the next week after this. Mother Nature ruined it, I was just having fun first.
Great dad creating great memories. Maybe next time you can do thin layers and add salt to lower the freeze point in order for it to freeze faster.
This is the most Canadian thing I've seen all year!
Go to home depot. Get 3 big orange fans for like $150 a piece. It will freeze the lake with the amount of airflow
No it won’t it still needs the ground to be frozen as well as daytime temps in the low 30’s fans move air around they do not cool it down more then a few degrees and that is from wind chill
@@1smhx5 all I’m going off of is how he has a little fan… I’m a Floridian so I don’t know shit about snow.
Can wait for my odr
Gotta respect the grind. Keep up the good work man. Love the videos
My dad did this for us every year in our front yard. Hours of snowblowing and layers of water on the lawn. Thankful I grew up in Michigan❄️
"Please ignore that gaping hole that I put in the rink"
I can't believe he talks about his wife this way!
Wth😂
MAKE THIS TOP COMMENT FOR NO REASON PLS
Bet
Dude like neighborhoods should do this. Man when I was a kid it was all about working and not really playing. I lost so much
This guy is definitely the fun dad fr, even when he caved in part of it he still thought it was for his kids and not him. Props to you mane.
His voice is amazing i love canadians
That boot that had the flippy thingy (idk what to call it) that switched from smooth to spiky looked super cool and genius, i've never seen anything like it.
What I learned about backyard ice rinks is that thin layers of water freeze better. So putting like 1-2 inches of water at a time, letting that freeze then add another layer. Freezing in layers makes the ice solid all the way through. If it gets cold enough, your rink will freeze all the way through. Also it's so cool to see a dad that creates these kinds of spaces for his family. My parents made a backyard rink for me as a kid, and it is seriously the best thing!
World's most amazing dad award
Good job, but, if you see the thickness of the ice ...put just a little less water than that thickness to start...when that freezes add about a 1/4 inch at a time... you started with to much thermal mass. Add thin layers often and you'll get thicker, stronger, smoother ice..... I spent a few hours watching ice put down in a professional ring and they literally used a regular hose and that's all they did...over and over....
Awesome rink!! Love it! My dad built one for us when we were kids. He did it layer by layer until it was ready to skate ⛸️ on!
Oh the memories of my Dad in our Massachusetts backyard making and watering our skating rink!
Wow I feel like those boots are probably so common for someone living in a cold area like Canada! But I’ve never seen those here in the states! I need those for winter!!
In central Wisconsin and we don’t even have snow on the ground. We’ve gotten a couple snowfalls, but it’s melted by the end of the day. But of course we have that wonderful single digit windchill
Im glad you fell through. Just saying what everyone else is thinking.
That's very cool, I've never seen boots with flippable ice grippers before.
Boots with flipping ice spikes is dope. Im sold !
I need those boots!
I am a dog walker and I hate stopping to fix the rubber cletes when they spring loose!
Those boots are awesome. With the ice grippers built in. 😮
Lol put the kids on first lol 😂 looks like alot of fun awesome work!!
This is a must in 🇨🇦. No need to test freezes pretty quickly here.
Lol great video. you are awesome.
On a side note. A 12" fan outside blowing over a large pond of water lol. First, it wouldn't cool the water down lol. Not just because you're OUTSIDE, but also because its 12" lol.
That's bad ass what that guy did for the kiddos 😊!!!!!!! Nice job man!!!!!!!!!!😊
I used to live in areas with snow and very cold temperatures... I will stick with warm and sunny, thanks for playing.
Risk yout kids life. Great father of the year!
Best Dad ever❤
Those boots are awesome!!! Built in ice grip, awesome
Maybe try doing it layer by layer essentially doing a super thin layer, let it freeze, then add another thin layer, let it freeze, etc... It should work faster since thinner layers will freeze faster plus it would probably end up being much more solid
You could be fix it after broken area became frozen, adding one more slight layer on the prior ice sheet that will allow you to cover the cracks!
in the future do it in layers, freezes better and you don't have to risk breaking or having to test it! :3
I like how he used the kids to test whether or not it was safe for the kids
From A guy who live in a tropical island, I found this really fascinating.
This is great, try a few inches first and do it by layers, it freezes quicker and more solid, you only need about5 to 7 inches anyway.
Those boots are awesome😮
Quick tip fill it up a bit let it freeze and repeat until it’s were you want
I would love to have this outside my house let alone have it snow down in Australia❤😊 looks fun
NGL...those boots are pretty clever!
"But you dont know if its frozen all the way, i gotta get the kids!" 😂😂😂
You should try freezing it in layers, there’s a mini rink by my house and the city does about 3-4 layers before we’re aloud on it
I had a skating ring in my back yard in the early 1970's. It was only 6 inches on the sides. We only put in about 4 inches of water. It froze quickly and worked great. I think you need less water.
Those boots are genius 🤩
Cool, don't know if take much time, but try put a 1/8 water, wait to freeze, repeat until proper height.
Also use hot water when putting layers in. Stops flaking. Also makes it so you only need about 2-3” of ice.
That spill containment barrier came in clutch
My neighbor had a backyard rink like this. His daughters were killer hockey players.
I grew up in Massachusetts we used to have the best hockey games on local ponds and parks with people we met that day.those were the days
Wish I could still skate. So much fun.
That's my dream to have this in my garden in winter👍🏼💯💯
Your wife has cool shoes and also those kids are lucky. You definitely get dad points because this is absolutely cool.