Posted: 12/1/2009 2:05:07 PM EDT
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I'm looking to buy a pair of modern snow shoes. Previously I've only used the leather thong/wood frame type (michigan style I believe). I'm looking at the Tubbs Frontier 36". Amazon has them for $136. I've looked at a couple Tubbs models and these have the bindings that look the nicest to my uneducated eye. What says Arfcom? http://www.amazon.com/Tubbs-Snowshoes-Frontier-Inch-Brown/dp/B001J6QLWU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1259708259&sr=8-1   |
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MSR Lightning Ascents
These are the best you can buy, don't ask me why. They have a serrated edge all the way around. It acts like a hugh crampon. You will NEVER slip going traverse. And it will climb like a banchee. About $180.... and worth every penny. i got a garage full and these are all I use. |
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If you are going to be traveling, rather than standing around, you should consider telemark skis and climbing skins.
Edited to swap for a better video. |