Snow shoe Preference

[Fox]

Hello, I am looking at a new set of snowshoes for Christmas. What are your preferences? I have only used the standard wood long tailed version, not sure of the exact name but these are the ones passed down over the years. They broke and I am looking for replacements. I only really use them for hunting, I hunt in tight bush for bunnies mostly with minimal field or trail use. I am 205lbs so I would need something in the 250-300 range after all the clothes and gear and maybe some animals. I am looking at the bear paw but have never used them, can anyone fill me in. I would prefer to stick with wood, I have no problem maintaining them and I know they float well but I am open to suggestions.

Thanks

 

[Eagleye]

You would probably need a modified Bear paw or the long tailed Ojibwa type to carry the added weight. The modified Bear Paw is oval shaped and will have additional surfacea area without being too wide. The Ojibwa shoe gets through small brush easier, since it pushes it aside as you go through. EE.

 

[Mumptia]

I'm using a pair of Atlas aluminum frame when I go chasing bunnies. I'm 225lbs before supper and they keep me up ok. (a hell of a lot better than just wearing boots anyway )

I was concerned that the rivets would pop and the fabric would give, but so far all is well. Heading on four years with them now.

 

[Amphibious]

scroll down, long thread on this a couple weeks ago.

 

[2_lesbians_in_a_canoe]

http://www.gvsnowshoes.com/eng/index.html

I use these for work. Their tough and the bindings are awesome.
I use to use traditional for leisure hikes but it’s a pain in the a$$ maintaining them.

 

[airwapiti]

i also prefer the army syle aluminum frame shoes. if you break one you shouldn't have been there inthe first place.

 

[John Y Cannuck]

I have a pair of long this Algonquian style shoes, wooden ones. They are terriffic for open areas, lakes, fields, even can be used to tobbogan down hill. They hold me up even with a full pack and winter gear on, and I'm 225. But they are useless in bush. Get the smallest pair that will hold you up for maneuverability.

 

[Boomer]

I'm using a pair of Atlas aluminum frame when I go chasing bunnies. I'm 225lbs before supper and they keep me up ok. (a hell of a lot better than just wearing boots anyway )

I was concerned that the rivets would pop and the fabric would give, but so far all is well. Heading on four years with them now.

X2

Even sharp sea ice doesn't bother these things, and like you with all my gear on I'm probably pushing 300 lbs. The only down side is that if you are walking any distance over an ice covered surface the ice pics - or whatever you want to call them can leave you with sore feet. Before someone reminds me that I could take them off on ice, often on sea ice the snowshoes prevent you from falling into cracks which could leave you with an injured knee. This stuff can be nasty near the coast, so if we are coming back the same way we sometimes take the snowshoes off and leave them beside our trail once we are out on good ice.