Variable length snowshoe

Details Variable length snowshoe Variable length snowshoe

1994-02-10

1996-05-21

Hilliard, Thomas P.

Boots, shoes, and leggings

Boots and shoes

Occupational or athletic shoe

36122, A43B 504

Patent

active

055177735

ABSTRACT:
A variable length snowshoe (200) is provided to accommodate changing snow conditions or snowshoeing applications. The snowshoe (200) includes a flotation plate (202) and at least one detachable tail extender (204). The snowshoe (200) also includes detachable brakes (216) and toothed traction bars (212) to provide improved traction on ice and enhanced forward, rearward and side slipping protection. A de-icing crampon (214) and gripping tabs (210) which facilitate binding strap manipulation are also disclosed.

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