The forum does not seem to be very busy but I want to tell you that I just begin to built my own iceflyer. I live in the north of the province of Québec. The winters are cold and I will be ready for the next one. By now I do my favorite hobbey: sailboat on Saguenay river. Just give a look:
http://www.genisim.qc.ca/5o5/cvs.htm