Need snowshoes for norway, suggestions?

[Dreadhead]

Hey all, i'm in need of two pairs of snowshoes for use in winter in norway for me and swmbo. I don't need anything hightech, just something for light use at weekends and such. Mainly looking for something cheap, so far i have found these on ebay which seem cheap and cheerful

Any advice or recommendations would be great

thanks
Hamish

 

[Man of Tanith]

Got a pair of those.
Never got t use em yet but they're good quality.
I think wayland uses them on his exploits?
Could be wrong

 

[MartinK9]

I have them, a bit heavy for long distance, but to break trail for 100m or so, and to flatten your camping area down, well worth the money.

 

[Wayland]

That was the first type I tried.

They give reasonable flotation for the price but because they are not hinged they tend to flip snow up the back of your legs.

Not too much of a problem in powder -10 and below but can wet you out in just sub zero conditions.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

Hamish

The US/Canadian ones are magnesium and probably a bit lighter than the NATO issue. Available in Europe but not seen them in UK

http://www.ranger-shop.de/Am-Fuss/Alpinausruestung/Original-US-Schneeschuhe-aus-Magnesium.html

I think they sell the bindings too but my German isnt what it should be

 

[Dreadhead]

thanks some good advice so far, will check out those US ones too they look good. Its certainly finding the balance between weight/design and cost as have spent a fortune on kit so far. but we will be in norway all through winter, spring, and summer, so i do need them to perform well as i dont fancy buying some over there

 

[Wayland]

Bear in mind the sort of terrain you will be working in.

Longer shoes give better flotation but can be more awkward in close woodland.

 

[Twodogs]

Military mart have the US Magnisium snow shoes in the store £40 a set but not on the site






Twodogs

 

[Twodogs]

I will pack them both types for North wood if you want a look see ?

Twodogs

 

[Dreadhead]

Bear in mind the sort of terrain you will be working in.

Longer shoes give better flotation but can be more awkward in close woodland.

sage advice Wayland, definitly makes me lean towards the smaller rounded ones (and the price!)

I will pack them both types for North wood if you want a look see ?

Twodogs

I do like the look of those too, but as Wayland pointed out they are larger and may be awkward in woodland terrain. but then, i have no first hand experience myself. Thats a great offer Cliff would be good to see them up close but not sure if can make the next northwood, i may just take the plunge and order those ebay ones and see how i get on with them as they won't be heavily used anyway

 

[Twodogs]

The bear paw ones are good kit made in Sweden

 

[Dreadhead]

thanks for the info guys. Acually found some on XXL website for NOK300 each so think it will be better to buy brand new norwegian snowshoes in oslo, saves a lot of hassle

 

[Gill]

Military mart have the US Magnisium snow shoes in the store £40 a set but not on the site





Twodogs

Hi Cliff is that US bunny boots ?Do you know where has them in the UK buddy?

 

[Twodogs]

I had them off Ebay mate only had US size 12 Uk 11 .
Never used them

 

[Teepee]

Whatever you get, I'd make sure it had some spikes on the bottom. Norways roads and paths regularly patches of sheet ice and can dump you hard on your backside when the slowshoes slip going down hill. Food for thought mate considering our history

The smooth aluminium sections on some are just skis on ice. You can wrap rope around the smooth sections but metal teeth are better and the ice crampons on some pivoted shoes are fantastic for uphills.

Theres some great deals on Ebay and Amazon.com ATM as its summer.

 

[Dreadhead]

Whatever you get, I'd make sure it had some spikes on the bottom. Norways roads and paths regularly patches of sheet ice and can dump you hard on your backside when the slowshoes slip going down hill. Food for thought mate considering our history

The smooth aluminium sections on some are just skis on ice. You can wrap rope around the smooth sections but metal teeth are better and the ice crampons on some pivoted shoes are fantastic for uphills.

Theres some great deals on Ebay and Amazon.com ATM as its summer.

cheers man thats goldmine information, certainly don't fancy landing on my scar! Will check out the ones im looking at on XXL for the ice spikes