MSR is what I've had for over 15 years. Looks like they have a metal rimmed one now, which looks like a great way to go. They've held up amazingly well considering the rock bashing I give them when I snowshoe my local trails. https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/12278089596/in/set-72157640370727073
With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, December 24, 2014 12:36:01 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: > > +1 MSR snowshoes as I am also a big specimen. But I mostly go out when the > snow is a little more packed down than when it's fresh powder, so floating > isn't as much of an issue. > > > > On Monday, December 22, 2014 12:10:30 AM UTC-8, Christopher Chen wrote: >> >> +1 MSR snowshoes, but Amit, you're a big specimen so floatation is >> important. Rent a few pairs and find out what you like. >> >> cchen, who has MSRs >> >> On Sat, Dec 20, 2014 at 6:43 PM, Neil <neil.h...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> The wife and I have ancient pairs of Atlas that have always done well in >>> the wet, heavy 'Sierra cement'. BUT, the kids have MSRs, and I think these >>> are the superior design for anything short of frequent, intense use or >>> backcountry applications. Pretty light, pretty cheap, and dead simple. >>> >>> Ditto the steep and cheap reference, they have screaming deals but you >>> gotta pay attention. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> Neil >>> >>> On Friday, December 19, 2014 7:30:43 PM UTC-8, Amit Singh wrote: >>> >>>> A few folks are talking about a snow-camping adventure. They say >>>> snowshoes are required, and that fat bikes won't float enough on the >>>> powder. So ... what kind of snowshoe should I get? Is there a riv-ish >>>> snowshoe? MUSA? I imagine weight and height is a consideration - I'm 6'6", >>>> 230lbs and wear size 13 shoes. >>>> >>>> Thanks in advance for your help! >>>> >>>> Amit >>>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> >> >> -- >> "I want the kind of six pack you can't drink." -- Micah >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
