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GV Modified Bear Paw Traditional Wooden Snowshoe [150 to 200+ Lbs] 2 Styles

$299.99 CAD BEARPAWMODIFIED

The GV Elongated Bear Paw Synthetic Webbing Traditional Snowshoe (racquet) model is one of the  of the best-known racquet shapes. The Elongated Bear Paw Snowshoes are utilized on Trail & mountain areas. It draws its origins from the Indian nations of eastern Canada and the Canadian Far North, in particular the Innu (Montagnais) nation.  Great for open terrain with less obstacles and snow packed by the wind. The Elongated Bear Paw is narrower but longer than the (Original Traditional Bear Paw Snowshoe.)  

  • Due to availability of Rawhide - GV has integrated the Synthetic Webbing for this season. The synthetic laces are stronger than the rawhide and you don’t have to treat the laces compared to the rawhide.
  • Built with two tightly fit cross-bars tenons, the Elongated Bear Paw is narrower but longer than the original bear paw
  • Narrower snowshoe with a long tip will enable an easier gait! 
  • The lack of tail eases backward steps & maneuverability and helps turning around obstacles, great through dense underbrush. 
  • The heavy duty lacing is ideal for spring time conditions and wet snow...
  • Frame made from Appalachian White Ash and cowhide webbing (Rawhide)
  • Binding sold separately: Recreational & Work
  •  Recreational:  [H4-H5-H6] ~ Rubber [3 sizes]
  •  Work: [H3] Performance Dual Synthetic, [H3R] Synthetic Dual Ratchet, [H2B] Leather

RECOMMENDED FOR:

  • Terrain: Trails and in mountains
  • Activity: Recreational, Winter campers, Good manageability
  • Snow condition: Spring melting and wet snow

    RECOMMENDED SNOWSHOER WEIGHT:

    10 x 36 [150 - 200lbs] Elongated Bear Paw Snowshoe - Synthetic

    • Powder snow or trail breaker: 100-150lbs [46-68kg]
    • Dry snow or trail: 125-200lbs [57-91kg]
    • Melted snow or packed trail: 200-250lbs [91-114kg]

    • Normally, for wooden snowshoes with rawhide laces, you have to varnish them to keep them in good condition… With synthetic laces, you don’t have to varnish them.

    11 x 40 [200+ - 300lbs] Elongated Bear Paw Snowshoe - Synthetic

    • Powder snow or trail breaker: 150-200lbs [68-91kg]
    • Dry snow or trail: 200-250lbs [91-114kg]
    • Melted snow or packed trail: 250-300lbs [114-136kg]

    • Normally, for wooden snowshoes with rawhide laces, you have to varnish them to keep them in good condition… With synthetic laces, you don’t have to varnish them.

    • MODEL: 22 | 23
    • TYPE/LACING: Traditional Wooden Snowshoe with Classic Rawhide Lacing
    • OTHER NAME: Otter, Ski-Doo, Green Mountain, Bearpaw, Modified Bearpaw, Elongated Bearpaw
    • MATERIAL: Frame made from Appalachian White Ash and webbing from rawhide
    • SHAPE: Narrower but longer than the original bear paw, No Tail
    • SIZE/WEIGHT | RECOMMENDED WEIGHT  
      • [22] 10" x 36" [25x91cm], 4.40lbs [2.20kg] | 150-200lbs [68-90kg]
      • [23] 11" x 40" [28x102cm], 5.40lbs [2.45kg] | 200+lbs [90+kg]
    • CAPACITY: No Limit on packed trails
    • TERRAIN: Built in the American territory where taller trees allowed the fabrication of a really long snowshoe with a single piece of wood; in Northern Canada where trees were smaller, Trail & mountain areas.
    • ACTIVITY: Walking long distances
    • CONDITION: Open terrain with less obstacles & snow packed by the wind. Ideal for spring time conditions and wet snow.
    • WARRANTY: NO GUARANTEE ON THE WOODEN FRAME, 5 YEAR GUARANTEE ON THE RAWHIDE.
    • BINDINGS: Not included:  Synthetic, Leather & Rubber GV Bindings are available
       

    GUIDELINE FOR SIZE SELECTION:   

    • When choosing your snowshoe be sure you factor;
      • User weight + footwear, clothing & the weight of your pack & gear!
         

    BINDING SELECTION:

    • GV RUBBER SNOWSHOE BINDING: [S/M, L, XL]
    • GV LEATHER SNOWSHOE BINDING: [O/S]
    • GV DUAL PERFORMANCE SYNTHETIC BINDING: [O/S]
    • GV DUAL RATCHET SYNTHETIC BINDING: [O/S]