Snowshoes??

[Turkeygirl]

Anyone own/use snowshoes?

Looking into getting a pair of snowshoes...something $100 or less preferably. Would use them alot small game hunting in the snow and also hiking.

Just wondering who has any suggestions?

Thanks:turned:

[The Bug House]

I bought a pair of "new never issued" U.S. military surplus magnesium snowshoes, with new nylon bindings, from a catalogue a few years ago. (you've probably seen them) Including shipping they ran me under $40 with a coupon I found on the internet. I've found them to be fairly lightweight, indestructable and very effective in deep snow, powder or otherwise. I'm about 200+lbs with some gear, so as you can imagine these are not small. But the interlaced design, as opposed to webbing, lets the snow fall right through when I step up. This staves off fatigue a little longer lol! Another drawback was the lack of crampons, since then I've found a set that clip/strap to the toes of my boots and work well. The whole shebango cost me under $60.

[stevebeilgard]

I bought a pair of "new never issued" U.S. military surplus magnesium snowshoes, with new nylon bindings, from a catalogue a few years ago. (you've probably seen them) Including shipping they ran me under $40 with a coupon I found on the internet. I've found them to be fairly lightweight, indestructable and very effective in deep snow, powder or otherwise. I'm about 200+lbs with some gear, so as you can imagine these are not small. But the interlaced design, as opposed to webbing, lets the snow fall right through when I step up. This staves off fatigue a little longer lol! Another drawback was the lack of crampons, since then I've found a set that clip/strap to the toes of my boots and work well. The whole shebango cost me under $60.

wow. what a great deal. do it, ruth. you'll get used to them within an hour and wonder how you ever did without.

[Hoosierbuck]

Sportsmans guide has those right now with bindings for $39. I have a pair of them and they work fine in deep snow.

HB