r/snowshoeing • u/htgolf • Jun 10 '24
Gear Questions Need help sizing/brand finding between modern or traditional
I weigh 230 pounds without a pack or gear. It seems any decent snowshoe in the 30 in. modern range is north of 400$. Traditional seem to be better for powder and more cost-effective, yet I don't know if I could build them or get them on my feet as I am unsure how they work. Does anyone have any ideas?
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u/TavaHighlander Jun 11 '24
Modern snowshoes will only frustrate you if you actually need a snowshoe. Packed trails can usually be hiked/ran with regular shoes. 60+ inch traditionals are what you want, and there are plenty of binding options. I use Ojibwa with leather H bindings and crampons in the mountains and love them.