Did some research and decided that these were the best 'bang-for-the-buck', IMHO.
This particular model may not be sturdy enough for mountaineering, however, so far they are tough enough for the off-trail treks I take. My typical trek is out the back door 1/4 mile to a small lake, another 1/4 mile to swamp, forest and farm land. The bindings did stretch a little after the first 10 hours, but otherwise have proven to be everything the on-line reviews promised. One feature, the heel lift, is... really nice when you have a steep climb. I don't use the lifts often, but when you want them they are there.
In my opinion the extra couple of dollars for the better bindings and heel lifts makes these a great buy.
You want a snowshoe that can go to the highest heights and back down the slope again without slipping and sliding along the way. The Tubbs Journey Snowshoes for Men is engineered to handle both ascending and descending, and includes the most advanced high tech features while still being comfortable and easy to use.
Tubbs Journery Snowshoes for Men Features
Durable, lightweight flotation
Rotating toe cord design sheds snow, reducing cardio-respiratory strain
Micro adjust webbing system for easy adjustment on a wide variety of men's boot sizes
Carbon steel toe and heel crampons
Aluminum frame designed to reduce muscular skeletal impact on hip, knee and ankle joints by 10%
mark b
the metal bar is useful if you are climbing up a hill....flipping the bar down allows the snowshoe to track more parallel, rather than have the heel pointed down
Christine W
He metal bar is a heel adjustment device used when maneuvering steep slopes in deep snow. It's to keel the heel level to avoid tension on the heel and ankle. See you tube video on Tubes website
Shopper
How do you know what size to get?
RICH M
tubbs has a chart that you use according to your weight, I weigh 175 lbs so I use a 25 inch, check out tubbs web site
MARK H
The size is based on the combination of your body weight and gear.
8" x 21" 75 - 140 lbs
8" x 25" 120 - 180 lbs
9" x 30" 160 - 220 lbs
10" x 36" Over 200 lbs
I weigh 220, and I use the 30 inch models, and they work well for me.
STEPHEN B
Your weight is the primary factor for shoe size but the snow conditions you encounter also matter a great deal. My smaller size are great for speed on packed trails and fresh snow less than a foot deep. The larger shoe works much better for trailblazing through deeper snow so you don't sink in. I'm short in stature so I prefer the smaller shoe size.
SAM J
Size generally depends on weight. The larger the size the more weight you can carry. Google "how to choose snowshoes". The REI site has some very helplful information.
GINA L
I went to the Tubbs website and they have a really helpful sizing chart - it'll ask for intended use (rugged, trail hiking, etc.) and the person's weight with gear. Then it'll recommend the size of snowshoe. Hope this helps!
Shopper
Why Did You Choose This?
casavecchia c
because my friend had a pair that he paid more for and you guy's had the best deal for good snowshoes.
Todd B
The features and the price was right.
Christine W
This is a Christmas present for my husband. He is an out doors man all year, but the months after the holidays are hard on him due to the amount of snow we get in central NY. Usually he spends those months looking longingly out the back window. Skiing and snowmobiling are great, but some days he just wants to go exploring the trails on our property. This gift will give him another winter sport to enjoy.
