3. Height and weight of the snowshoer

This criterion determines the carrying surface needed by the snowshoer. The general rule is quite simple: the heavier the individual, the larger the surface area needed to support his weight on the snow. The taller the snowshoer is, the wider the snowshoe he can choose.

Consider that our suggested weight chart shows higher and lower weight limit. We recommend to use the lower limit in powdery snow, the median weight for dry snow, and the higher limit for melted and packed snow.

Another thing to consider is the utilization. If a snowshoer opens usually his own trails, the lower limit or a larger model will be more suitable. On the contrary, if he uses generally snow packed trails, a higher weight limit or a smaller model will be an acceptable choice.


Comparative table

 
 
Model
Sizes inches
  
Powdery snow
Weight/lbs
 
Pack snow
Weight/lbs 

Sport

9 x 29
10 x 33
11 x 36
12 x 42
12 x 48
14 x 42
14 x 48
16 x 48
  
25
50
80
100
125
125
150
175
  
50
100
150
200
250
250
300
350

Bear Paw

12 x 30
14 x 30
16 x 30
  
100
150
175
  
250
300
350

Montagnay
18 x 39
19 x 26
  
175
175
  
350
350

Objibwa

11 x 48
12 x 60
  
100
150
  
200
300

US

10 x 46
10 x 56
12 x 60
  
125
150
175
  
250
300
350

Elongated
Bear Paw

9 x 30
10 x 30
10 x 36
11 x 40
  
80
100
125
150
  
200
200
250
300

Elongated Sport
9 x 34
10 x 38
11 x 44
  
100
125
150
  
200
250
300

Aluminium

U shape
7 x 17
8 x 21
8 x 22
8 x 24
8 x 26
8 x 28
9 x 29
9 x 30
10 x 34
10 x 36
11 x 40
  
0
25
50
50
75
75
100
100
125
125
150
  
50
100
125
125
150
150
200
200
250
250
300

Race
9 x 32
  
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