snow shoes?

[Optimax90]

With all the talk about snow and drifts, it reminds me of last year and how it sucked to get around.

Any and all suggestions on snow shoes...... Igot an older pair that "works" but if i'm going to hunt 45 more days this year I might want to upgrade

[22-250AI]

X=2 I need some. I hate post holing.

TUBBS are the good stuff just expensive....

[bucksnbears]

there is a post here somewhere(last spring). i bought a pair from them Country Ways Snoeshoes. i'd strongly advise not getting the aluminum ones with the decking, to loud

[Dcoy]

Try;http://www.iversons-snowshoes.com/snowshoes.php

or; http://coyotehunter.net/forums/viewtopi ... &sk=t&sd=a

Or; http://coyotehunter.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=739

[Tbush]

I busted a pair last year and found a very nice wooden pair on ebay....."Cheap" Just like bnb said.. stay away from alum. and the kind that are not webbed they do make WAY to much noise

[204sniper]

I have a pair of the Cabelas Outfitter Pro snowshoes. They are aluminum frame with a rubber deck. They are made for Cabelas by Atlas snowshoe company. They don't make any noise, and are very lightweight. I definitely like the quick binding system which has a ratcheting buckle design. Takes me 30 seconds to put both shoes on, and even less time to take them off.

[22-250AI]

Dropped the hammer on a pair of Tubbs Venture 36's

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I havn't spent a bunch of time in them but I also own a set of Iversons with neoprene webbing and can't say if they are any louder or quieter...

But they work a HELL of allot better... They are like sneakers in the snow.

[Dcoy]

They're louder.

[Optimax90]

Louder Than What????????????

I bet they are not as loud as the guys in trucks driving up and down the roads, because they can't get off the roads with out going in up to there ass

[22-250AI]

They're louder.

I'll Report my findings after my first hunt HOPEFULLY tomarrow afternoon.

The bindings are STUPID easy and FAST. They side hill awesome and seem to work well only downfall is they are expensive.

I will post results

[Prairie Ghost]

Keep us posted!

[bucksnbears]

250 i bought that exact same size last year and ended up being very dissapointed. the 36's are supposed to be rated to 300 lb's?? well they are not i'm about 235 and sunk outta sight last year. they are very loud, coyotes heard me coming many times . there were times i wish i never even wore them. sure do like the binding though

[Dcoy]

250ai,
Sure hope they work out.That type have advantages such as easy on/off,manuverability and,for guys like me who walk cross country a lot,the ability to quickly go on/off and when off attach easily to your back or back pack-something very nice on long treks under certain snow conditions.
On the other hand,you'll have snow conditions they won't support you in and like with canoes,shooting sticks,paddles/oars,whatever,metal is noisier than wood.Get em on crust,ice,bump something etc and I'm afraid you and the yotes will notice it.
Good hunting!

[Fallguy]

I have a pair of the Cabelas Outfitter Pro snowshoes. They are aluminum frame with a rubber deck. They are made for Cabelas by Atlas snowshoe company. They don't make any noise, and are very lightweight. I definitely like the quick binding system which has a ratcheting buckle design. Takes me 30 seconds to put both shoes on, and even less time to take them off.

I have the same snowshoes. I will agree the bindings are quick and nice, and they are lightweight and solid. But they are LOUD!!! The crampons for the grip really make a racket on the snow. Papapete has the magnesium Army snowshoes which are much quieter. He picked me up a pair last year, and I will probably use those more often than my Atlas for calling now.

[barebackjack]

I have a set of Tubbs, a set of the magnesium mil surp ones, and an old set of wood bearpaws (which are officialy retired now).

I love the Tubbs, but they only work well if theres a decent crust. Whatever Tubbs recommends for size for your weight, go UP one more size. Said 28" would work for my weight, not so much. Their really geared more towards the city yuppies that go to the country on the weekends to snowshoe on groomed trails. If conditions are right, I can really fly with these though.
I have yet to notice any noise from them. Maybe as I use them and get them loosened up theyll start to make some.

The mil surp ones work in a wider array of conditions, but are a bit slow going compared to the smaller Tubbs. Not to mention, the military bindings are a huge pain in the ass. I made a set of inner tube slip on bindings for mine.