Top 10 Best Snowshoes of 2017

During this year’s winter, you need to have the best foot gear. Best snowshoes are the ones that offer more float and less weight to the wearer. This makes it easier for you to head for the hills. Choosing the best pairs from the vast market full of counterfeits is challenging. Here are the ten best snowshoes of 2017 that will never disappoint. Various conditions requires a specific type of shoe as highlighted in the reviews.

• 10. Fimbulvetr Rangr
• 9. Tubbs Boundary Peak
• 8. Atlas Access
• 7. TSL Symbioz Racing
• 6. Chinook Trekker Snowshoes
• 5. Alps Performance Light Weight Snowshoes
• 4. MSR Evo 22 Snowshoe
• 3. Chinook Trekker Snowshoes
• 2. Lucky Bums Youth Snowshoes
• 1. Tubbs Storm Girls Snowshoes

10. Fimbulvetr Rangr

Fimbulvert Rangr is a Norway design that has proved to be one of the few snowshoes that floats. It has an 11-inch wide plastic deck that is molded. It is made of wood guts and trappers to make it possible to mellow deeply in snow. Its durability is enhanced by the webbing and plastic binding hence, long lasting. It has a weight of 4.9 lbs and can accommodate any size. This brand is best for a deep powder condition.

9. Tubbs Boundary Peak

Tubbs Boundary Peak is named in honor of aluminum-frame Boundary Peak, which is one of Maine’s tallest mountains. It has and antique look with the leather patches and the denim-textured flexible deck. Furthermore, it’s loaded with some cutting-edge innovations and includes a binding that you can release with just one hand. Having a pull-to-lock heel strap makes it effective alongside the rotating toe piece that sheds snow. This pair is best for all conditions.

8. Atlas Access

Do you love the light weight snowshoes? The Atlas Access is light enough and is best for full expedition days although it offers the best stability. The flexing frames ensures good contact with the ground with the tail drop with each step. The claw points are filed and flat to enhance balance to the wearer. This brand has blunt crampons making them aggressive for any midwinter summit. This is the ideal one for Big Objectives.

7. TSL Symbioz Racing

The 11-ounce Symbioz is the best for running and also the bendiest snowshoe in the market. It has a four studs in the base that boosts footing especially on hardpack. More grip under the feet is enhanced with a matrix of molded traction bars situated beneath the ball of your foot. Out of all the shoes reviewed here, The Symbioz the lightest. This is the best that offers suppor and stability to your foot.

6. Chinook Trekker Snowshoes

This model is made of a strong aluminum frame design that provides comfort and ease of walk. The decking is made from UV resistant polyethene that features an easy-to-use dual ratchet bindings. It also has a heavy duty aluminum crampons that rotates freely to bite into snow. When heading down mild slopes, the heel crampons provides great traction. With this model, the recommended load range is 59-90 pounds.

5. Alps Performance Light Weight Snowshoes

The shoe is one of the best and has light frames that are made of lightweight 6000 series Easton aluminum tubing. The decks are also made of durable and lightweight Nytex material. Its bindings are molded in such a way that it cradles around a man’s boot and pads the arch and ball of the foot. This ensures that there are no pressure points. Your feet remains securely held due to the presence of tuff laces and the easy-lock buckles. This makes it easy for donning and doffing. Upon purchase of this pair, the manufacturer guarantees a free carrying bag.

4. MSR Evo 22 Snowshoe

This brand is made in the USA and Ireland. This pair offers secure and lasting grip since its unibody traction is made of steel rails and brakes that are directly molded into the snowshoe decks. The presence of the duofit bindings delivers freeze-proof and ample accommodation of your feet. This brand is known for its all-conditions adaptability with modular flotation tails that permits maneuverability especially for the smaller packs. The shoes are lighter and weighs 3 lbs 9 oz only.

3. Chinook Trekker Snowshoes

What about Chinook Trekker? This is the most ideal pair for those who like the durable but light snowshoes. The durability is enhanced by the aluminum frame that is made in an ergonomic design to facilitate easy and comfortable walks. The decking is made from a UV resistant polythene, has heel straps, and dual ratchet bindings. Its crampons are also made from heavy duty aluminum and rotates freely when you are walking in the snow. When you purchase this brand, you will be issued with a free carrying bag too. The recommended load for this pair ranges between 59 and 90 pounds.

2. Lucky Bums Youth Snowshoes

You will certainly get some of the best features that the best snowshoes have in this brand. When it comes to durability, this brand is built to last with the tuff aluminum frame and the adjustable bindings. What about traction and support? You are assured of a consistent solid traction offered by the metal toe crampon. The decking is also known to offer a long lasting durability owing to the material used in its construction-aluminum. Besides, it has a unique feature that increases its mobility and speed; the lifting hinge that engages upon each step to lift the tail. No age nor gender restriction with Lucky Bums Youth Snowshoes provided that the user weighs a maximum of 90 pounds for the 14-inch pair or 120 pounds for the 22-inch model.

1. Tubbs Storm Girls Snowshoes

Just imagine a 6000 series aluminum frame! What more if not durability with this model? This is the best pair for kids owing to the ease of walking it provides. You don’t need to worry about flat and rolling terrain since this brand has a fixed toe cord system that provides efficiency in such terrains. This is achievable given that the snowshoe is kept closer to the foot hence improving the maneuverability. Besides, the presence of the tightening and locking buckle makes it easy for kids to wear and enhances stability too. What about traction? It has the best and kid-friendly crampons that would give your kid a solid and safer traction even on a flat and rolling terrain.