Advice on Snowshoes!

EXPLORER

For all seasoned snowshoers:

This week, Atmosphere has a snowshoe and pole package for sale at 50% off.  They are:

Tubbs Trailhead Snowshores
McKinley Lost Peak Treking Ploes
Package price at $129.98.

I have never snowshoed before and hope to pick up the sport. I am planning to go for some day trips in the local mountains.  Please advise whether the package is any good.

Thanks,

Explorer

重出江湖之老猫

I am planning to do snowshoe too. Please let me know when you start and your level.
I saw some really good deal in ebay but will buy later after shopping in states.

starlight

这是钢管雪鞋啊，还是买MSR的吧。

MSR Evo Ascent 22 Snowshoes @ REI for $150

http://www.rei.com/product/805328/msr-evo-ascent-22-snowshoes

00

多少off不重要,老乡,听大掌柜的,木错! :)

googoo

钢管snowshoes is slipery on the steep slopes. MSR snowshoes are the best and most importantly suitable for hiking on the slopes!

EXPLORER

My friends,

Thank you all so much.  I will buy MSR instead.

Have a great weekend,

Explorer

WanchaiBoz

MSR Denali Classic Snowshoes

US$ 89.99 on sale at REI today only! Nov 28th Cyber Monday.

panolover

好多网站目前都是20%-25%off,

Evo 的22的对我来说会不会太小？需不需要买一个尾巴？体重加上背包肯定超过180lb了。

还是一定需要25的lightening。

WanchaiBoz

A Guideline From The MSR Research Team ---- MSR Snowshoes Are High-Performance Offering High Efficiency.  This High Tech Performance Comes With Its Own Unique Sizing Guidelines.  Below Are The Guidelines For Each Model With Consideration For Tail Use.

Step 1) Determine Your Total Weight Load ----- Including Intended Worn Clothing, Backpack And Any Potential Carried Items (Binoculars, Climbing Gear, Firewood, etc.). Find Your Determined Total-Weight Range In The First Column. Next, Read Across To View The Recommended Snowshoe Model For A Type Of Snow Condition.

Step 2) Identify The Intended Application & Matching Model ----- Research And Development, Identified Three Major User Applications For Snowshoes.  These Are Classified As General-Purpose, Endurance, And Extreme.  The Evolutionary Refined 'Evo' And 'Lightning' High-Tech Snowshoes, Were Fine-Tuned With Special Features To Meet The Special Needs Which Arise In These Different Applications.

Step 3) Consider Your Need For Extra Load Capacity ----- Check Out The Load With Tails Guideline.

Step 4) Consider Your Need For Poles ----- Poled Are A Great Resource For Sports, Fitness And As A Technical Resource Tool During Wilderness Endeavor.

lulululu

Tubbs Flex ALP Snowshoes

Winner of the Outside Magazine 2010 Gear of the Year award



US$164

http://www.sunnysports.com/prod/ ... ncode=26-62518213-2

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product ... tiveASIN=B002PY9ZUU

http://www.campsaver.com/flex-alp-snowshoes

http://www.campsaver.com/flex-alp-snowshoes-women-s