Gear Review
Tubbs Altitude Series Snowshoes
Uncomfortable Bindings
By teifket
Ranked #667 - Snowshoes
October 7, 2005
Since most Tubbs snowshoes are the same, it all comes down to the binding. The Bear Hug bindings on these snowshoes, while easy to put on and take off, are incredibly uncomfortable with anything but hard plastic boots. In order to tighten them one ends up increasing pressure across the forefoot. Particularly on descents, there is nothing to hold the toe back so one's foot slides forward and the top of the foot gets pinched by the rigid binding. I would only recommend these bindings for use on flat terrain or with rigid plastic mountaineering boots.
View Details: Tubbs Altitude Series Snowshoes
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Tech Specs:
- Frame Material:
- 6063 Easton Aluminum
- Binding Material:
- Reinforced nylon
- Crampon Material:
- Stainless steel
- Deck Material:
- NexTec / DuraTec
- Binding System:
- Bear hug
- Snowboard Boot Compatible:
- Yes
- Recommended Weight:
- [Altitude 30] 170 – 250 lbs
- Recommended Use:
- Recreational
- Weight:
- [Altitude 30] 4.9 lbs
- Warranty:
- Limited lifetime
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