snowshoes

[Ilovetoys]

Looking to get my parents showshoes for christmas and wondering what i should look for. What are the top 5 to look at? Any input would be great want something that will last and not break and something not cheaply made

[boakley]

Originally Posted by Ilovetoys

What are the top 5 to look at?

Atlas often top many lists. The Atlas 1235 is a great shoe. They make lots in the $300 - $500 range to choose from. 1235's can be bought for around $300. In MB crampons are a must for packed / slippery areas when you should be taking your shoes off but don't.



If they never shoed before and list topping becomes not so important then Costco often offers great starter sets for people to try out. If they never shoed before they are in for a big workout... and maybe a starter set is better suited. $70 / $140 / $180 is Costco's price points for Chinese brands.

Match to capability, weight, fitness level.

Kijiji often filled with LOTS as once people find out how much work it is they give up quick.

[Ilovetoys]

When buying these type of snow shoes do i need to buy a special boot or they can wear any type of boot?

[boakley]

Originally Posted by Ilovetoys

When buying these type of snow shoes do i need to buy a special boot or they can wear any type of boot?

Most any type will work fine... of course they make sepcialty boots as well.

A bulky snowmo boot works but feet will normally overheat after a while. Will also blow more energy using big / heavy boots

An athletic winter hiking style boot work best.

Specialy boots are a couple hundred bills for say a North Face snoshoe boot.

[Ilovetoys]

http://atlassnowshoe.com/snowshoes/9-series-kit-1213

This is what i am thinking... seems like you know a bit of snowshoes lol your thoughts?

[boakley]

Originally Posted by Ilovetoys

http://atlassnowshoe.com/snowshoes/9-series-kit-1213

This is what i am thinking... seems like you know a bit of snowshoes lol your thoughts?

High quality / hard to go wrong with that set.

Look at the 1025's or 1035's. A little cheaper and maybe more suitable for the type of snow and location I think is where you are from

http://www.mec.ca/AST/ShopMEC/Snowsports/Snowshoes.jsp

[Sasquatch]

Check out the snowshoe man in Newfieland. I saw him on Land And Sea a few years ago, Tracked down a number and ordered a pair for son 1. Very simple, very tough, and at the time I think they cost me something like 110 or 120 postage included. They have probably gone up since then but still worth checking out IMHO.

[King Of Bling]

Originally Posted by Sasquatch

Check out the snowshoe man in Newfieland. I saw him on Land And Sea a few years ago, Tracked down a number and ordered a pair for son 1. Very simple, very tough, and at the time I think they cost me something like 110 or 120 postage included. They have probably gone up since then but still worth checking out IMHO.

I always watch "Land and Sea" Sasquatch. Here is the address and #.
Newfoundland’s Jack Carey (a.k.a. The Snowshoe Man)
71 Clarence St. Cornerbrook, Newfoundland, A2H 1L2
709-634-6280

http://www.amawestworld.ca/westworld...inter_cobbler/