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Are these good for women?
By rma3932033
Ranked #569 - Backcountry Snowboarding
December 6, 2010
Are these good for women?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Jason Livingston
Ranked #8 - Backcountry Snowboarding
December 7, 2010
I would also add that they were designed with women in mind. Although they work just as well for men, the old Denali Classic snowshoes seemed to be cumbersome for many women resulting in them stepping on the snowshoes causing themselves to trip (not fun). The result of having a tapered back section alleviated many of the tripping issues we were seeing with the Denalis. We subsequently introduced the light blue color in the Evo Ascents a few years ago. I think most women will find them fairly easy to put on and take off, comfortable once on, and will last for many years. They are fun to use and are much less noticeable on the feet than some of our competitors (this is due to how secure they are on the feet and the almost zero play in the pivot even over many years of hard use). They offer tremendous traction (no slipping) and give the user an amazing platform which increases the stability on slippery and inconsistent snow. Also recommended are trekking poles with snow baskets and gaiters to round out the package.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Donald Schmit
Ranked #133 - Backcountry Snowboarding
December 6, 2010
These would work well for women. We rent these out all winter at the rental center I work at and I have never had any complaints about them from anyone, woman or man. They cinch down really nicely for a good fit and are insanely durable.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Frame Material:
- plastic
- Binding System:
- (3 toe straps, 1 heel)
- Crampon Material:
- (side rails) stainless steel, (toe) stainless steel
- Deck Material:
- plastic
- Binding Material:
- plastic
- Snowshoe Weight:
- (size) [22 in ] 1810 g
- Recommended User Weight:
- (under) 250 lb
- Recommended Use:
- winter backcountry adventures over rugged, uneven terrain
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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