I had my maiden voyage on the DN I bought from Dave Onan Friday. The ice was reasonable with 2-5 inches, only one small open spot and 10-15 MPH. Jim McDonough, Mark Christenson, Steve Kennedy and an assortment of ice boarders and one kite, made for a small crowd. The DN went together with Jim and Mark's help. Even the runners were in close alignment. Only problem after 2-3 hours was a sore neck! Not the most comfortable position, but enjoyed the speed and jibes. Looks like another great day coming with sun and wind.