Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Winter Camping and Activities :: Want to get started in snowshoeing/cross-country skiing
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SaganagaJoe |
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SaganagaJoe |
If I get a few more financial windfalls, I may think about getting a pair of Altai Hok skis. |
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VaderStrom |
quote SaganagaJoe: "I pulled the trigger on a pair of Northern Lites Quicksilver snowshoes for a max weight of 250 lb, made in Wisconsin, $150. I won't be doing anything too intense to start out with. I'll let you know how they work. I was thinking the same thing as far as the Altai Hok's go. FYI, they're 20% off at LLBean for the next week or so. |
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SaganagaJoe |
quote VaderStrom: "quote SaganagaJoe: "I pulled the trigger on a pair of Northern Lites Quicksilver snowshoes for a max weight of 250 lb, made in Wisconsin, $150. I won't be doing anything too intense to start out with. I'll let you know how they work. Marten here on the messageboard did a great review on these things on his YouTube channel and I was totally sold when I saw what he did with them. 20% off!!!! Why did you have to tell me that now? |
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schweady |
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Pinetree |
quote SaganagaJoe: "Just got back from my first snowshoe, and these Northern Lites are fantastic! Highly recommended. See trip report below: awesome pictures and knowing Mountain snow it was probably on the soft fluffy side. Kind of snowshoe used? If a person participates in winter activities winter can be very enjoyable. |
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SaganagaJoe |
Lower Gold Creek Basin, Snoqualmie Pass, WA |
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Pinetree |
quote OldFingers57: "For snow shoes you really don't need to go to a shop to be fitted as they all adjust to the size of your boot. Basically just need to know the approx weight of you and your day pack and look at the different brands to see what suits your needs. I use Atlas brand. I have a pair of the 1030's. " It is a good all around size and have a pair of 1033's 1033 |
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SaganagaJoe |
link to snowshoes on Amazon |
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Pinetree |
quote SaganagaJoe: "Pinetree - I got a pair of Northern Lites Quicksilver 30s, rated for up to 250 lb. I wanted to have the option of carrying a heaver pack if I wanted to. The additional surface area was nice too. The snow was very powdery and I went up to my crotch in a few drifts, even with the snowshoes on. I also took a few face plants right as I was starting out, wasn't used to keeping the tips of my snowshoes up! I quickly got the hang of it and am happy to have a winter sport to keep me in shape over the winter. As the season goes on and the snow settles you should get more floatation. Love those photos. |
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SaganagaJoe |
Ski/snowshoe size would be the first concern. I'm 5'9, 160 lb. What size would you recommend? Any web sites or youtube lessons to recommend? Any other advice? |
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OldFingers57 |
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jwartman59 |
your best bet is to go to a good ski shop and let an experienced tech figure all this out for you. the guys at finn sisu and gear west are pros, they work with school racers and citizens racers and are always happy to help a novice get into skiing. i should note that the differences can be subtle, a beginner may not even notice an improper kick zone, lengthening or shortening to kick zone wax pocket can also fix improperly fitted skis or also correct for snow conditions. i've been waxing skis for 45 years, it's fascinating. you learn to understand snow structure in ways most people had no idea was even a thing. FWIW if you just want to get skis on ebay i'd go with 195 for your weight. they will probably be fine. |
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SaganagaJoe |
I'm interested in both packed trails and powdery type settings, but only plan to carry a small day pack at least at this point. |
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