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Redfeather Snowshoes Trek 360 Snowshoe
Hello my Backcountry friends. My parents are getting into snowshoeing...
By eri2562978
Ranked #586 - Snowshoes
December 1, 2008
Hello my Backcountry friends. My parents are getting into snowshoeing and I don't know the slightest about the products. They will be used for casual hikes/exploring, mostly on trails so no real deep stuff. What do you recommend for a easy to use snowshoe? At what weights / snow conditions should I look at for the different sizes of shoes? Thanks for the help. -Eric-
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By James C Watts
Ranked #10 - Snowshoes
December 1, 2008
Any of the touring snow shoes should be fine for your parents. I would avoid the MSR style mono-frame shoes, as in my experience those are neither as easy or enjoyable to use. As for weight, most manufacturers have a maximum recommended weight, but it's really a balance between usability and packability. A larger snow shoe (within reason, of course) will always be better for on-trail touring where you don't have tight turns between trees and such. My personal favorite is the Atlas 12 series, which I have the 30 inch version of. I've never had a problem with flotation with them, even when my combined weight (body + pack) is pushing over 200 pounds.
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Tech Specs:
- Frame Material:
- Extruded 6000 Series powder-coated aluminum
- Binding Material:
- Not specified
- Crampon Material:
- Hawk stainless steel
- Deck Material:
- TX35 vinyl
- Binding System:
- Control quick-adjust
- Snowboard Boot Compatible:
- Not specified
- Recommended Weight:
- Up to 175lbs (79.38kg)
- Weight:
- 3.2lbs (1.45kg)
- Recommended Use:
- Hiking, walking, endurance
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
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