4. Type of snowshoes
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4.A Traditional snowshoes |
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Wood frame - Rawhide lacing |
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Laced snowshoes offer more models and can be adapted to different snow conditions. In addition, their natural appearance might be a key factor for some customers. With a little bit of care and maintenance, these snowshoes can be handed down from generation to generation. |
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-White Ash Frame
-Full Hide Lacing |
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Full hide lacing are made of cowhides from which we removed fur and excess fat. It is a very strong material which is water resistant. This full hide can be cut in narrow stripes to allow tight lacing recommended for dry snow or a very tight lacing for powdery snow. We can also cut it in large stripes to produce heavy duty spaced lacing well adapted for melting and wet snow.
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Tight Lacing |
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Spaced Lacing Heavy Duty |
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Very Tight Lacing |
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-White Ash Frame
-Split Hide Lacing |
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Snowtrek snowshoes are mainly recommended for recreational use when temperatures are below freezing point. These lacings are made of steer hide, split in two, from which we only use the meat side. Compared to full hide, they are weaker and offer less water resistance. The stripes must be cut larger. They allow only spaced lacing.
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Spaced lacing
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4.B Bindings |
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traditional snowshoes |
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There are many models of bindings available which can be made from diverse materials, such as top grain, split leather, TPR and rubber. It goes without saying that with such a large selection, certain models will be more efficient and resistant than others. Your decision should be made according to specific needs.
In fact, a good binding must only allow boots to pivot on the master cord. This means that the front of the boot can freely enter the toe-hole of the snowshoe without obstruction while walking. |
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Furthermore, it controls all movements of the boot :
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Vertically.
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Horizontally.
(Good lateral control is necessary so the heel does not touch the snowshoe frame); |
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Forward and backward sliding.
(To avoid allowing the foot to slip forward and backward in the binding). |
The choice of bindings is very important since they greatly affect the performance of snowshoes. It must also be stated that the choice of boots to be used when snowshoeing should also be taken into consideration. Most bindings are built to be used with a specific type of boot and become less efficient with other types of footwear. For example, a binding for large work boots would not be the same as the one used with moccasins. |
WORK (Sorel type boots)
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MODEL |
SHOE SIZE |
MATERIAL |
| #A2 |
6- |
Grain |
| #A3 |
7+ |
Grain |
| #A3P |
7+ |
TPR |
| #A30 |
7+ |
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| SPORT (Sport boots and moccasins)
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MODEL |
SHOE SIZE |
MATERIAL |
| #F3 |
5+ |
Grain |
| #F3P |
5+ |
TPR |
| #F10 |
4- |
Split |
| #F30 |
5+ |
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| RUBBER (Sorel type boots)
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MODEL |
SHOE SIZE |
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| #R2 |
6- |
Rubber |
| #R3 |
7+ |
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4.C Hybride Snowshoes |
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Wood Frame - Copolymer Decking |
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Snowshoes' decking offer a more modern look, are waterproof and require no maintenance. Furthermore, they are designed to be fitted with spikes and snow crampons adding to the traction and they are sold with bindings already installed. They are also slush proof since the slush often met on lakes in winter do not stick either to their frame or decking compared to aluminium or rawhide snowshoes.
Also consider that a decking of same size will offer a little bit more flotation surface than the equivalent size of certain type of laced snowshoes. Compared to aluminium snowshoes their bindings are positioned more in the middle to maximize the flotation in deep snow.
The new Hybrid with "U" shape frame and Live pivot system have a front pivot balance for an utilization 50% off trail and 50% in packed trail.
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- Epoxy fibreglass coated traditional frame "slush proof"
- Copolymer decking
- Integral pivoting system
Trio 2LR Binding
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These snowshoes feature a revolutionary combination of copolymer decking and a "Delrin" binding offering a full pivoting system suspended in the frame with a high lateral stability. Others features of this Integral pivoting system are:
- light step, back end stays on snow and snow doesn’t stick;
- minimum toe lift to exit snow print;
- better lateral control;
- suspension-assured ankle comfort;
- improved traction.
The decking also offers extra traction in deep snow with 14 oversize spikes and 6 temper steel tips and a front bar. This very light snowshoe is equipped with two-lever ratchets binding mounted on a curved non slip base with a foot stopper.
This patented binding design (curved non slip base with a foot stopper) will give you the same fit than a binding with 3 LR without the need to adjust the third ratchet.
The decking is installed in an ash frame, coated with varnish. Recommended use for work in off trail situation. |
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- U shape white ash frame "slush proof"
- Copolymer decking
- Live pivoting system + stopper
- Aluminium crampons
- Trio SR binding
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This NEW RECREATIONAL SNOWSHOE has been designed to satisfy the user on packed trails, as well as off trail (soft and deep snow). The innovative and new U-shape design with arched side frame, assures a natural gate particularly appreciated by women. With this type of design the snowshoe, when in use, will not knock each other, resulting in less noise and much easier walking.
FABER patented LIVE pivoting system positioned in front of the snowshoe makes the toe shorter and easier to lift with each step, and also puts more weight on the front aluminum crampon to secure a better grip on packed crusty or icy snow. LIVE pivot also allows a full or free rotation of the binding which ensures good lateral control and lighter foot steps by partially lifting the snowshoe and keeping the tail down and discharging the snow from the decking enabling easier walking. A stopper will block the rotation at 70° which avoid shine bone contact, ease backward walk and also ease jumps over obstacles.
The snowshoe is equipped with a trio SR binding (1 sliding ratchet , 1 buckle and toe box) which is sturdy and easy to use. Traction is created by six wings from the decking screwed under the frame and the aluminum crampons.
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- U shape white ash frame "slush proof"
- Copolymer decking
- Live pivoting system + stopper
- Aluminium crampopns
- Trio 2LR binding
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This NEW RECREATIONAL SNOWSHOE is a higher end series than the Winter ways. This serie has all the same features than the Ways plus a binding with all-lever ratchet adjustment. Easy to use even with big mittens.
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- "U" shape white ash frame "slush proof"
- Copolymer decking
- Live pivoting system
- Aluminium crampons
- DUO binding
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This NEW KID SNOWSHOE has the same feature than the adult hybrid, compared to other kid snowshoes who do not have any pivot or have a really stiff one. Our kid snowshoe has a "Live" full pivoting system who ease the walking without transforming your children into a snowman after a few steps. This serie is built to reach efficiency at low price.
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4.D High Tech Snowshoes |
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Aluminium frame - TPR decking |
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Made for use in high mountain, these snowshoes also gain in popularity as a replacement activity for cross country ski. Their pivoting system position at the front eases the trail walk and the climbing due to the short and very curved toe.
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- ARCATECH aluminium frame
- TPR decking
- DS pivoting system + stopper - Temper steel cramps powder coated
- Quattro binding
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These snowshoes are made of aluminium tubing 6061-T6 with ARCATECH shape exclusive to Faber.
Featuring an arched side bend compared to conventional straight bend of the other aluminium frame, this type of snowshoe, when in use, will not intershock each other, resulting in less noise and a much easier walking. The arched frame also allows a new decking design, increasing traction with more separate side attachment. Furthermore, each arched side is cambered vertically to improve the flotation and create a rebound action to each step.
Finally, the rear end has a curved shape, minimizing the dragging effect when walking forward and increasing manoeuvrability when going backward. The Arcatech frame is painted with a powder coating finish none adhesive to snow.
These snowshoes are built with "DS" pivoting system: a high carbon steel double suspension rod + stopper who limits the rotation at 70° for:
- light step, back end stays on snow and snow doesn’t stick;
- minimum toe lift to exit snow print;
- better lateral control, more control on uneven ground and off-angle terrain;
- double suspension-assured unmatch ankle comfort; -Improvedstiffness offrame;
-Carbon rod 2 times stronger than stainless and 40% lighter;
- improved traction;
- avoids shin bone contact;
- eases backward walking and jumping over obstacle;
These series have a 2-color decking made of a high abrasion resistant "TPR" (thermo plastic rubber). The "TPR" is specifically formulated to resist at -40° C and treated against U.V. rays.
These snowshoes are equipped with a triple lever ratchet buckle system binding and a 4 point toe box assembled with powder coated temper steel crampons to avoid snow build up .The front claw is 6 inches long +a rear crampons 4 inches. These sets give you an excellent traction.
Recommended use in uneven ground either in trail or off trail.
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- ARCATECH aluminium frame
- TPR decking
- DS pivoting system + stopper Tempered steel cramps powder coated
- Quattro 360 binding
- Heel lifter
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Mountain Master series, our high end snowshoe, made of 7075 aluminium, a stronger and lighter alloy than 6061, has all the features of the Mountain Expert Series plus a triple lever ratchet buckle binding with double density plate and a full toe box 360° stopper which holds the boot on all sides with a continuous belt around it.
The crampons are made with powder coated temper steel which will avoid snow built up .The front claw is 6 inches long and rear crampons is 5 inches long. This set give you an optimum traction. The heel lifter integrated in the double density heel plate is user-friendly, manually or with the handle of a snowshoe pole, to ease mountain climbing. Recommended use in very uneven ground either in trail or off trail.
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- Aluminium frame
- TPR decking
- Stainless steel pivot heavy duty
- Aluminium cramps
- TRIO 2LR binding |
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These snowshoes are made of an aluminium tubing 6061-T6 with a charcoal powder coating and a curved rear end shape. They are built with a stainless steel suspended rod as a pivoting system who offers a full rotation for:
- light step, back end stays on snow and snow doesn’t stick;
- minimum toe lift to exit snow print;
- better lateral control;
- suspension-assured ankle comfort;
- improved traction.
These series have a tan decking made of a high abrasion resistant "TPR" (thermo plastic rubber). The "TPR" is specifically formulated to resist at -40° C and treated against U.V. rays.
These snowshoes are equipped with a double lever ratchet buckle system + toe box 4 points assembled with aluminium crampons as a 4 inches long front claw + 2,5 inches long rear crampons to assure a very good traction.
Recommended use for work either in trail or off trail.
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- Aluminium frame
- TPR decking
- Rubber axle with torsional assistance
- Aluminium cramps
- TRIO 2LR binding
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These snowshoes are made of an aluminium tubing 6061-T6 with red powder coating. The shape features a curved rear end, minimizing the dragging effect when walking forward and increasing manoeuverability when going backward. This serie has a black decking made of a high abrasion resistant "TPR" decking (thermo plastic rubber). The "TPR" is specifically formulated to resist at -40° C and treated against U.V. rays.
The rubber axle with torsional assistance provides:
- Easy fast walking or racing;
- Avoid snowshoe toe to hit shin bone;
- Ease backward walking and jumping over obstacles, tail lifts with each step.
These snowshoes are equipped with a double lever ratchet buckle binding and a toe box 3 points, assembled with aluminium crampons, a 4 inches long front claw + 2,5 inches long rear crampons to assure very good traction. Recommended use; for work mainly in trails.
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- Aluminium Frame
- TPR decking
- Rubber axle with torsional assistance
- Aluminium cramp
- TRIO B binding
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Same features than the Mountain Pro with a more basic binding. These snowshoes are made of an aluminium tubing 6061-T6 with gray powder coating. The shape features a curved rear end, minimizing the dragging effect when walking forward and increasing maneuverability when going backward. This serie has a black decking made of a high abrasion resistant "TPR" decking (thermo plastic rubber). The "TPR" is specifically formulated to resist at -40° C and treated against U.V. rays. These snowshoes are equipped with a webbing strap plus toe stopper binding assembled with aluminium crampons. Sturdy and easy to use. Ideal for rental or school. Recommemded use mainly in trails.
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- Aluminium frame
- Patented decking
- Integral full pivoting system + stopper
- Aluminium crampon
- TRIO 2LR binding |
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These new series of high mountain snowshoes are made of aluminum tubing 6061-T6 with a metallic grey finish. The shape features a curved rear end, minimizing the dragging effect when walking forward and increasing manoeuvrability when going backward.
These snowshoes feature a patented copolymer decking and a "delrin" binding offering a full pivoting system + stopper at 70°with a high lateral stability who offers:
- light step, back end stays on snow and snow doesn’t stick;
- minimum toe lift to exit snow print;
- better lateral control;
- suspension-assured ankle comfort;
- improved traction;
- Avoid shine bone contact;
- Ease backward walk;
- Ease jumps over obstacles.
This very light snowshoe is equipped with two lever ratchets binding mounted on a curved non slip base with a foot stopper and aluminium traction claws.
This patented binding design (curved non slip base with a foot stopper) will give you the same fit than a binding with 3 LR with less adjustment. This feature makes these snowshoes very popular among teachers for their outdoor classes because it is easy for the students to fit theirs boots even if they have no experience with the sport.
The copolymer decking is attached to the frame by a super resistant thermo rubber plastic extruded sheet “TPR”. The decking also includes a non-slip base for heel control, aluminium crampon and corrugated side rails to improve lateral traction. All plastic material of this shoe is treated against UV rays and resist to -40º Celsius.
Recommended for leisure in moderate terrain either in trail or off trail.
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- Aluminium frame
- Patented decking
- Integral full pivoting system
- Plastic crampon with temper steel tips
- SR binding
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Yellow frame on same decking than the MOUNTAIN VENTURE serie, this extra light snowshoe is equipped with a sliding ratchet binding mounted on a curved non slip base with a foot stopper and plastic traction claws with temper steel tips . The copolymer decking is attached to the frame by a super resistant thermo rubber plastic extruded sheet “TPR”. The decking also includes a non-slip base for heel control, plastic spikes with temper steel tips and corrugated side rails to improve lateral traction. All plastic material of this shoe are treated against UV rays and resist to -40º celcius. We recommend this shoe on gentle terrain for leisure
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- Aluminium frame
- TPR decking
- LIVE pivoting system
- Aluminium cramps
- TRIO 1LR binding
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These series of "Kid" snowshoes are made of aluminium tubing 6061-T6 of 5/8 - inch diameter reducing the weight of the snowshoe without compromising the strength.
This serie is made of a thermoplastic rubber decking "TPR" specially formulated to resist to -40°C and treated against UV rays. A TPR binding with toe stopper, 1 lever ratchet and 1 webbing buckle easy-to-use equips this snowshoe. This binding is completed by a set of aluminium crampons of 3/4".
This new "LIVE" pivoting system offers a full rotation to ease the use by kids, compared to other kid snowshoes who do not have any pivot or have a really stiff one. Our snowshoes are easy to use and will not transform your children in a snowman after few steps.
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4.F Selection Guide
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4.G Components and symbols
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4.H Warranty
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