Mountaineer Series (Men's)
Product Description
Recognized as best in class snowshoes, the Mountaineer will withstand the abuse from serious snowshoers who push themselves and their equipment to the limit. Patented and proven technologies plus performance-driven features for the fastest, most efficient and secure snowshoeing in extreme situations from deep powder and frozen windpack to steep pitches and the most difficult summits.
TARGET USE:
Designed specifically for men. Expedition and out of bounds in backcountry with difficult and extreme conditions including steep ascents and descents, deep powder snow, heavy wet snow, ice and windpack.
FOOTWEAR:
Snowboard Boots, Ski Mountaineering Boots, Hiking Shoes, and Boots
Features
FRAME/DECK:
Momentum SuperLite 7000™ frame is 57% stronger
and 20% lighter. Ergonomically tapered for optimal medial
clearance and stability in all conditions.
ARTICULATION:
RII pivot system optimizes efficiency, lateral flex and traction.
BINDING:
ActiveFit+™ binding custom fits any men’s boot to size 13. Asymmetric (L/R) design with enhanced Cinch Pull for ease of entry/exit. ActiveLift™ heel lift reduces fatigue during prolonged climbing.
CRAMPON:
Aggressive stainless steel Viper™/Python™ crampons provide unsurpassed traction in ascent, descent and sidehill traverse.
SIZING (For Weight, Including Gear):
MOUNTAINEER 25: For 120-200 lbs (54-91 kg).
Snowshoe Size/ Pair Weight: 8" x 25" (20 x 64 cm), 4.5 lbs (2.0 kg)
MOUNTAINEER 30: For 170-250 lbs (77-114 kg).
Snowshoe Size/ Pair Weight: 9" x 30" (23 x 76 cm), 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg)
MOUNTAINEER 36: For 220-300 lbs (100-136 kg).
Snowshoe Size/ Pair Weight: 10" x 36" (25 x 91 cm), 6.0 lbs (2.7 kg)
About The Manufacturer
For over a century, Tubbs has been synonymous with snowshoeing, revolutionizing technology while remaining true to our heritage of old fashioned quality and value. From gender specific frames and binding systems to rugged ArcTec+™ decking, from aggressive traction systems to efficient toe cord designs - we've developed and field tested most of the sport's innovations. Simply stated, Tubbs offers the most advanced user-friendly snowshoes today - and delivers unmatched value add programs and events to make snowshoeing easy to learn, and even easier to love for a lifetime.
Four key elements of snowshoe design - Flotation, Articulation, Control and Traction, (which, when combined, Tubbs refers to as FACTs) - are the basis for every snowshoe we manufacture. Understanding these FACTs gives you the technical know-how to select the right snowshoe to meet your needs.
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