© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/otdr-Wintersports-Snowshoes-All Recent content written about Snowshoes en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_325199892100?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author magifus - I just got these the other day so I can't speak to how long they will last although they don't seem very sturdy. I got mine mainly so I could walk my dog without killing myself. The day after they arrived we had a day of icy rain/snow - the perfect test... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~325199892100 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 23:02:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_325199892100?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_320972164740?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author prairiebound - I first saw these in a catalogue and thought they were a great idea. I bought them for myself and four family members for Christmas! We all live in central Canada and get a healthy amount of snow even when the rest of the country has none. I was... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~320972164740 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:18:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_320972164740?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_312319053444?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tspringshunter - Boots were more than two years old, but had only been worn a few times. Rubber bottoms totally came apart. I have previously purchased Rocky boots (different style) and was very pleased with their performance. I am disappointed that Rocky will not... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~312319053444 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 17:31:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_312319053444?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_307521687172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author socratic - I have had two pairs of these. The first broke (rubber holding coils) within the first hour of use. Customer service was very helpful and sent me a second pair. Unfortunately these lasted less than 2 hours before they broke (same problem - rubber... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~307521687172 Wed, 17 Jan 2007 18:54:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_307521687172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_302706757252?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ceshelborne - Purchase Price: $179.50 from REI in Anchorage Alaska. Lifetime Warranty from TUBBS UPDATE! 03-02-2007: Nothing has changed. Still performing and looking brand new, except for extremely minimal scratching. Incredible. Worth every penny, and then... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~302706757252 Sun, 7 Jan 2007 04:06:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_302706757252?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_288348016260?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mailmanmike - I am a mail carrier and spend all day walking on my route. I hoped these would help me out, but I am currently looking at other products for replacements. When I first got a pair of the Yak Trax Pros the first thing I noticed was that it was really... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~288348016260 Wed, 6 Dec 2006 18:35:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_288348016260?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_126923148932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ufgatormom - These snowshoes are great! My children love using them. They have great traction. I bought them after my sister-in-law recommended them and it was a great... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~126923148932 Tue, 30 May 2006 15:35:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_126923148932?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_223716216452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dbrad123 - I am giving these snowshoes three stars because of durability issues. I have tested both the 1030 and 1025. Atlas and Tubbs are owned by K2 Sports which is a large conglomerate listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Most of my snowshoeing is in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~223716216452 Sun, 19 Mar 2006 13:44:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_223716216452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_221574106756?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author petermuir - I got these originally, because they were inexpensive, and had a good reputation. Most of people I climb with seem to use them. Initially, I thought the rubber binding straps would tear quickly, particularly when being stressed by a heavy,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~221574106756 Wed, 22 Feb 2006 15:26:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_221574106756?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_221440151172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author natemes - I had serious back surgery a year or so ago. I am very careful about falling which might reinjure my back. Added to that the back injury has left my balance a little impaired. I need to go for regular walks for exercise but winter can make that a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~221440151172 Tue, 21 Feb 2006 12:13:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_221440151172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_217602297476?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author psychoblaster - I'm from Quebec City, Canada I use my snowshoes from december to march We have deep light snow condition I use the snowshoes off the beaten path and mostly in mountainous terrain I weight 190 pounds The snow shoes reliability problem... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~217602297476 Fri, 13 Jan 2006 15:16:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_217602297476?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_213634354820?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dogparkwalker - I have used one pair of Yaktrax for three years now whenever there is packed snow or ice on the streets and sidewalks. I have found them to give me the security I want when out walking so that now I can walk without worrying about falling down. I have... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~213634354820 Sun, 11 Dec 2005 00:16:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_213634354820?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_213417102980?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author appelsin - I've run with Yak Trax pro for two winter seasons and I've been very satisfied. No product will keep you from slipping on glare ice, and these are not recommended for that. What they do is give you a little extra traction in slippery conditions, such... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~213417102980 Thu, 8 Dec 2005 17:24:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_213417102980?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_210248109700?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author hmurray - I have owned numerous Rocky Boot products. The boot is only 4 years old and the entire rubber wrap around sole has fallen apart on both boots. The boots were only worn during hunting season. They keep my feet warm for a long period of time. Rocky only... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~210248109700 Mon, 14 Nov 2005 12:54:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_210248109700?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_211105844868?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author zoroastr - I've been spending a good part of each winter shoeing the Cascade backcountry for more seasons that I care to divulge, but I've only just this season picked up my first pair of MSR Denalis. I've owned shoes from several other manufacturers in the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~211105844868 Sun, 13 Nov 2005 21:59:31 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_211105844868?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_204110990980?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gbarsdorf - I have used many different brands of snowshoe in a variety of steep, soft and hard snow conditions and found the Wings to be the most solid definitely staying on best of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~204110990980 Mon, 10 Oct 2005 22:16:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_204110990980?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_184290872964?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author runningnut - These things are terrible. How can a company market a product and say it keeps you from slipping and falling on ice when it does not do a thing for you on ice other than create problems? A number of people have been ripped off by this scam of a company... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~184290872964 Wed, 25 May 2005 15:36:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_184290872964?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_171259694724?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author subcultr - This is my first pair of snowshoes, and I must say, I wish I had bought a pair years ago. I looked at both the Atlas, and the Tubbs brand, and while both are very well constructed, I felt that the Atlas had a few better traits. The bindings on the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~171259694724 Wed, 26 Jan 2005 21:46:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_171259694724?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_167881248388?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author climbhiker - These Atlas snowshoes reviewed were the 30 inch models, hence the '30' in the model designation '1230'. This review would also apply to the same series models in the 21 inch and 25 inch models (1221 & 1225 models). The field test location and time... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~167881248388 Tue, 4 Jan 2005 06:38:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_167881248388?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_167924633220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author guzzeleygrog - In one word, I can tell you why Sherpa's have always been the best snowshoes on the market- bindings. Bindings are what makes or breaks the functional usage of a snowshoe. With a great binding like that found on Sherpa's, any snowshoe would be good... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~167924633220 Sun, 2 Jan 2005 21:14:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_167924633220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_166018977412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sjbien - I've owned a pair of atlas 1033's for about 5 years, putting them to fairly hard use. I use them primarily for mountaineering. I am 6 feet, weigh 160 and typically carry a pack in the 30-40 pound range. as i hike in the northeast the shoes have been... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~166018977412 Sun, 19 Dec 2004 11:05:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_166018977412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_162502577796?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author myhale - I just bought a pair of these and they are just awesome. I met an MSR rep at REI and he explained their features. After reading the great reviews, I bought them. I have been snow shoeing once before in very deep powder and had rented a different brand... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~162502577796 Sun, 21 Nov 2004 22:30:49 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_162502577796?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_130607582852?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bobriven - My wife and I have had the Denali Classics for three winters now and we are completely happy with them. They are rugged, easy to walk with, and handle hills seamlessly. We loved them so much that we bought the Denali Tyke snowshoes for our son, who... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~130607582852 Sat, 21 Feb 2004 10:34:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_130607582852?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_129941409412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author thomp - We've had an InStep baby stroller for a couple of years - it was a good deal and has lasted well under medium to heavy use. So...when I saw these snowshoes on sale for a price much less than most of the other snowshoes on the market, I thought I'd give... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~129941409412 Mon, 16 Feb 2004 02:57:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_129941409412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_127639916164?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author moonsista - Several years ago, I fell on my icy porch steps behind my house and hurt my back. It took me more than 10 years to finally get rid of those back problems. And now, I'm scared to death of falling on ice and not only hurting my back again, but also... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~127639916164 Tue, 27 Jan 2004 21:59:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_127639916164?linkin_id=8003929