.: TRADITIONALS SNOWSHOES 2008-2009
Huron | Bear Paw & Modified Bear Paw | Alaskan | Ojibwe | Racing | Miniatures

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DIMENSIONS

WEIGHT

9 x 29 in
10 x 33 in
11 x 36 in
12 x 42 in
14 x 48 in
- 50 lbs
50 - 100 lbs
80 - 120 lbs
100 - 160 lbs
175 lbs & +

The Huron snowshoe model is the most known shape from all snowshoes. It takes his origin from the Indians Huron nation from Canada. Mostly used for hunting, trapping, bird watching and long adventure distance in opened forest and field. It was also the preferred model used by the French settler that established the first colony in 1604 , adventure enthusiast and trapper for winter hiking.

Very quiet and easy to maneuver, his geometry provide great flotation in soft snow and his long tail is designed to keep the snowshoe in the walking movement as needed.

- The frame is made with Appalachian White Ash and lacing from cow raw hide.
- High quality varnish to keep the raw hide and the frame in good condition.
- Harness sold separately.

Note : It is recommended to apply varnish once a year at the end of the season to prevent the wood frame and raw hide to absorb moisture and water. That will extend the life of your natural snowshoe. We recommend to use a wood boat varnish.

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We invite you to visite our snowshoe model selcting guide to see which model we recommend according to your profile.

DIMENSIONS

WEIGHT

12 x 30 in
14 x 32 in
16 x 32 in
150 lbs & +
150 lbs & +
150 lbs & +

We invite you to visite our snowshoe model selcting guide to see which model we recommend according to your profile.

DIMENSIONS

WEIGHT

10 x 30 in
10 x 36 in
11 x 40 in
75 - 150 lbs
150 lbs & +
150 lbs & +

The Bear Paw model is the second most popular snowshoe shape. It takes his origin from Indians nations of Eastern Canada and from the Great North of Canada, particularly the Indian Innu nation (Montagnais) . Mostly used for hunting, trapping, bird watching and adventure distance in dense forest.

His wide and short shape allowed efficient & silent movement in crowded areas of the forest. Also offered in a longer version for more versatility in open field (Modified Bear Paw).

- The frame is made with Appalachian White Ash and lacing from cow raw hide.
- High quality varnish to keep the raw hide and the frame in good condition.
- Harness sold separately.

Note : It is recommended to apply varnish once a year at the end of the season to prevent the wood frame and raw hide to absorb moisture and water. That will extend the life of your natural snowshoe. We recommend to use a wood boat varnish.

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We invite you to visite our snowshoe model selcting guide to see which model we recommend according to your profile.

DIMENSIONS

WEIGHT

10 x 46 in
10 x 56 in
75 - 150 lbs
150 lbs & +

The Alaskan model, also called Yukon, is characterized by is long and unique shape. It is a wise combination of the Huron tail and Modified Bear Paw shape. It takes his origin from Indians nations of Western Canada and the Northern part of United States. Mainly used for long distance hunting and long distance hiking in opened forest and field.

His long narrow tail is designed to keep the snowshoe in the walking movement as needed. Quiet and very stable, his all purpose use make it a great choice for long distance hiking.

- The frame is made with Appalachian White Ash and lacing from cow raw hide.
- High quality varnish to keep the raw hide and the frame in good condition.
- Harness sold separately.

Note : It is recommended to apply varnish once a year at the end of the season to prevent the wood frame and raw hide to absorb moisture and water. That will extend the life of your natural snowshoe. We recommend to use a wood boat varnish.

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We invite you to visite our snowshoe model selcting guide to see which model we recommend according to your profile.

DIMENSIONS

WEIGHT

10 x 48 in
11 x 54 in
12 x 60 in
100 - 190 lbs
160 lbs & +
180 lbs & +

Ojibwe name take his origin from the Indian nation OJIBWE from Canada that established them self along the great Canadian lakes of Ontario, in Western Canada and north central area of United States. The Ojibwe model has the most interesting and unique shape of all the wooded traditional snowshoes. This model have similarities with ancient snowshoes used by old civilizations from Siberia, Groenland and Scandinavia many centuries ago.

His unique shape provide a great flotation in opened forest and field where there is a lot of snow. His narrow and lifted nose, combine with the long narrow tail, are providing great gliding properties in down hill on hard snow. It might be the ancestor of the modern alpine ski?

Quiet and stable, it is a good all around snowshoe for long distance adventure.

- The frame is made with Appalachian White Ash and lacing from cow raw hide.
- High quality varnish to keep the raw hide and the frame in good condition.
- Harness sold separately.

Note : It is recommended to apply varnish once a year at the end of the season to prevent the wood frame and raw hide to absorb moisture and water. That will extend the life of your natural snowshoe. We recommend to use a wood boat varnish.

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We invite you to visite our snowshoe model selcting guide to see which model we recommend according to your profile.

DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT

9 x 31 po
80 - 190 lb

This snowshoe type is recommended for traditional snowshoe race enthusiast. His unique shape allow a natural running style and still very agile. The central decking is tightly laced to provide a greater grip and flotation and there is no rear lateral wood piece for more foot comfort.

This model is used by the Canadian Special Olympic Snowshoe Team.

• The frame is made with Appalachian White Ash and lacing from cow raw hide.
• High quality varnish to keep the raw hide and the frame in good condition.
• Harness sold separately.

Note : It is recommended to apply varnish once a year at the end of the season to prevent the wood frame and raw hide to absorb moisture and water. That will extend the life of your natural snowshoe. We recommend to use a wood boat varnish.

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MODÈLE

WEIGHT
No 55 Mini Huron
No 50 Mini Ojibwe
No 56 Mini binding
5 x 16 in
4 x 20 in

Handcrafted miniatures identical to the original model (rawhide lacing and white ash frame). Perfect for hanging over a fireplace and other decorative purposes.

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