Re: [at-l] Snowshoes

[kahley7 <kahley7@ptd.net>]

Ah ha.....now that I have flushed out the snow shoers on the list...
Last years decision was snowshoes or Xskis.  I decided snowshoes
would be less lethal fora clutz like me.  Of course it never snowed
here last winter so I didn't need to make any other choices.  Even
though I am of the firm opinion that this years will be basically snowless
as well, I could be wrong.  I know ....I know..it's not likely but just in
case......
What the big deciding features between wood and aluminum besides, it
seems, weight and esthetics?  They are sooo differently shaped.  Does the
tail on the wooden ones hang up on stuff?  And since I don't have a clue as to

whether I'll be able to manage these things, are there any real issues about
the
cheaper brandsbI've seen Atlas on sale for like 130.00 while the Tubbs seem to
hold
steady at 200.00+.  I'd hate to take a chance on inferior gear in a winter
situation
but I'm really not prone to overspending either.  Thank you!    k./\

Bucky wrote:

> At 05:32 PM 10/31/98 -0800, you wrote:
> >Anyone know anything about this gismos
> >
> >http://www.powderwings.com/
>
> Nope, but their website is interesting. Their shoes are
> a bit heavier (8 ounces to a pound) than conventional
> high quality snowshoes such as Tubbs or Red Feather, but
> considerably more expensive. I could see their utility for
> certain niche activities where bulk is a major issue. For
> example as "approach" showshoes, or for spring hiking out
> west.
>
> I note, though, that no mention is made of their "fanny"
> pack's (any British ladies offended?) dimensions. I have
> to wonder how much compactness you're really getting
> out of these.
>
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