Postby Joe » Tue Jan 07, 2014 9:39 pm
Yup, that's shell/shale ice. Pretty common, normally associated with frigid cold...the water freezes on the top too quickly and leaves a void underneath. Best bet is to walk around and crunch it all up, then resurface. That'll fill the gaps and get you smooth again.
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