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1. Terrain topography
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large snowshoe |
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In forested areas, the snowshoer will have to break trails of unpacked snow. Furthermore, he will be confronted with obstacles such as stumps and dead falls. A large snowshoe will provide a more stable gait and its design with a short tip will minimize the accumulation of snow on the front while walking. |
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Huron, Michigan, Algonquin or Maine |
Montagnay |
Bear paw |
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1.B Plains and country |
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long and narrow snowshoe |
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On plains and country, a snowshoer will meet a more level, open terrain with less obstacles and snow packed by the wind. In these conditions, a narrow snowshoe with a long tip will enable an easier gait. |
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Objibwa
Ski orCrie |
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Cross Country,
Trail, Alaska or Pickrel |
Elongated Bear Paw
Green Mountain or Otter |
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1.C High mountains |
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short and narrow snowshoe |
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In high mountain, traverse or zigzag routes, a narrow and short snowshoe enables breaking of transversal trails and eases change of course. On this type of snowshoe, the toe is balanced to sink more in order to increase traction while climbing. |
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1.D Marked Trail |
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Narrow Snowshoe |
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These trails are located in one of three types of already described terrain. Generally, trails are packed base snow and could be iced. We recommend a small volume snowshoe with crampons to avoid sliding while climbing or descending.
| Also note, that marked tracks are usually used for snowshoe races. |
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Aluminium |
Elongated Bear Paw
Green Mountain or Otter |
Elongated Sport
Cross Country |
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