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by Sir Henry » Fri Nov 04, 2022 10:54 am
daytime dave wrote: ↑Fri Nov 04, 2022 10:19 am
Gene, those look just like mine. Did you get leather or synthetic bindings? I can't tell from the photo. Congratulations, I'm sure you will like them.
Good call on the ice cleats too.
Leather. They are in the same shape as my old Gene Prater shoes.
North Country Gal wrote: ↑Fri Nov 04, 2022 10:24 am
Very nice and, oh yeah, you will need those ice cleats. We can get a freeze-thaw cycle anytime during the winter, now.
The trade off is they cause more drag. Some of the other shapes glide a lot easier. At least that is what I’m told. The shape I bought are the only shape I’ve ever used. I’ve used them for climbing steep slopes in Washington. I will now be looking for boots specifically for snowshoeing.
We are getting out first snow that is expected to stick next week. We had some snow but it melted quickly.
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by Greyhawk » Fri Nov 04, 2022 3:36 pm
Beautiful snowshoes Gene!
As you use them make sure they dry out well after each use. And check the webbing periodically to see if the 'varnish' is wearing off (especially the bottom). When mine start to wear I revarnish them with polyurethane. One pair I didn't catch in time and the webbing rotted. I don't know if polyurethane is legit but it has always worked well for me. I'm sure the manufacturer has recommendations.
Happy Snowshoeing!!!!
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by Sir Henry » Fri Nov 04, 2022 5:50 pm
I received some maintenance instructions with the shoes. I haven’t read them but will before I use them.
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by daytime dave » Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:17 pm
I believe we got the exact same shoes Gene. I'm looking forward to the report.
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by Sir Henry » Sat Nov 05, 2022 6:46 pm
daytime dave wrote: ↑Sat Nov 05, 2022 1:17 pm
I believe we got the exact same shoes Gene. I'm looking forward to the report.
What kind of poles are you using Dave?
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