Previously I described a hypothesis stating that ice scoured
by boots increases in slipperiness. While
a formalized and fully controlled experiment has yet to be accomplished more anecdotal
evidence was accumulated today. At the start of a broomball event held on the
backyard ring the ice was so rough you could maneuver with ease. By the middle
and especially the end of the event the middle and most used section of the
rink was slicked to a degree that play became extremely challenging. This observation was independently reported
by several players in attendance.
I was just thinking about this when I woke up this morning. I said to myself, "Ben should really do another post about the ice slickness hypothesis." How do you feel your hypothesis is holding up? Is it polishing or friction? Or, has the ice attained consciousness, found a way to manipulate itself, and developed a great sense of humor?
ReplyDeleteAfter another tournament today the ice increased in slickness as the day progressed. We'll chalk that up to more anecdotal evidence. I'm afraid the window for a controlled experiment is quickly closing. Projected temps in the 40's and 50's this week may degrade conditions to a degree that will inhibit both play and experimentation for the rest of the season.
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