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snowshoe recommendations?

Persimman

Persimman

5 year old buck +
I'm not really building something, but this is equipment related. Looking at snowshoes to take on Montana excursions. The MSR Denali Ascent looks like good features and good availability used, but a couple reviews described it as noisy. One person said it 'slaps on every step'. That would be a downer for a quiet deer and elk hunter sneaking about in the snow. Can any of our fellows from states that have real snow comment on this specific model? And, anybody chime in on what you're liking for snowshoes.
Thanks!
 
Depends on your purpose of use,

But if your thinking about using for trapping or hunting
I Don't have a brand in mind per say, just a few suggestions

But from personal experience an learning on the fly.
I recommend only purchasing a wood an sinu based product.
No plastic, no medal.
Coyotes could hear me coming from a mile away on a cold brisk morning,
also the crunch was undeniable of a human footstep, so look for a longer shoe than you think necessary,
think shuffling in the snow, not stepping

Hope that helps,

Could be completely off base for what your looking for,
 
If you decide to go the traditional wood frame route, I really like the Faber full grain leather work bindings. About 50 bucks a pair but much better than the rubber stretchy ones (bob maki type) for half that.
 
Tubbs 10X30 will do anything you need out of a snowshoe and take you anywhere you want to go.
 
A lot depends on your terrain and your conditions. I do a ton of snowshoeing each winter....hunting, hiking, recreation, gathering sap, etc. If your end use is still hunting deer and elk here are my thoughts. If the snow is deep enough that you actually need snowshoes the conditions could vary greatly; a "loud" snowshoe won't be as much of a problem in soft deep powder, especially if you have any kind of wind. If the snow has crusted over or if it's firm at all there isn't a snowshoe that will prevent you from making a racket in the woods. The terrain will dictate what shoe would work the best. If you're in open hilly country a nice long wood or plastic and metal snowshoe will work the best. If you're in timber and there is any kind of mountainous terrain, IMHO, there is nothing like a modern Tubbs snowshoe (or that MSR Denali Ascent). Couple a short, modern showshoe and binding with crampons, with a stiff boot (I use a plastic mountaineering boot) and there is no place you can't go. They're like ATV's for your feet.
 
Natty Bumppo said:
A lot depends on your terrain and your conditions. I do a ton of snowshoeing each winter....hunting, hiking, recreation, gathering sap, etc. If your end use is still hunting deer and elk here are my thoughts. If the snow is deep enough that you actually need snowshoes the conditions could vary greatly; a "loud" snowshoe won't be as much of a problem in soft deep powder, especially if you have any kind of wind. If the snow has crusted over or if it's firm at all there isn't a snowshoe that will prevent you from making a racket in the woods. The terrain will dictate what shoe would work the best. If you're in open hilly country a nice long wood or plastic and metal snowshoe will work the best. If you're in timber and there is any kind of mountainous terrain, IMHO, there is nothing like a modern Tubbs snowshoe (or that MSR Denali Ascent). Couple a short, modern showshoe and binding with crampons, with a stiff boot (I use a plastic mountaineering boot) and there is no place you can't go. They're like ATV's for your feet.
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The msr ones I used a few years back were plastic and awesome. Agree on snow conditions making more difference than material. This msr ones had tail extensions you could clip on when packing more weight. Maybe that is a consideration for your use. Have fun on the downhill

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Iverson snowshoes are the best made in the world. they have crossed many areas of the world and they are rugged. Plus their fishing nets and furniture are amazing. Super high quality.

https://iversonssnowshoes.com/
 
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