Re: [at-l] Snowshoes

[Pat Villeneuve <patv@falcon.cc.ukans.edu>]

The Sierra Trading Post catalog usually has at least a few models of snowshoes on
sale.

kahley7 wrote:

> 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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