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GV Ojibwe Traditional Wooden Snowshoe [160+ Lbs]

$329.99 CAD OJIBWE

The GV Ojibwe Full Traditional Wooden Snowshoe is a Long & Narrow Snowshoe which is ideal on plains & trails where a snowshoer will meet a more level, open terrain. The name Ojibwe [Ojibwa] comes from one of the largest of the Native peoples of Canada that settled along the Great Lakes in Ontario, in western Canada and north-central United States. This highly aesthetic snowshoe is one of the oldest of traditional wooden snowshoes. Curiously, it resembles those used by the ancient peoples of Siberia, Greenland and Scandinavia many centuries ago.

  • The unique shape provides great flotation in opened forest & field where there is a lot of snow.
  • Built with two tightly fit cross-bars tenons and a pointy nose, the Ojibwe is a really narrow snowshoe but extra long to offer maximum flotation. 
  • The narrow & lifted nose, combined with its long narrow tail, provides great gliding properties in downhill terrain or on hard pack snow.
  • The ancestor of the modern alpine ski.
  • Quiet and stable, it is a good all-around snowshoe for long distance adventure.
  • Frame made from Appalachian White Ash and cowhide webbing (Rawhide)
  • High-quality varnish to keep rawhide (Cowhide) and frame in good condition
  • 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: Plains & country with less obstacles & snow that has been packed by the wind. 
    • Activity: Recreational, Long distance, Provides an easier gait!. 
    • Snow condition: The heavy duty lacing is ideal for spring time conditions and wet snow.

    RECOMMENDED SNOWSHOER WEIGHT:

    11 x 54 [160+ Lbs] Ojibwe Snowshoe

    • Powder snow or trail breaker: 100-130lbs [46-60kg]
    • Dry snow or trail: 130-160lbs [60-73kg]
    • Melted snow or packed trail: 160-300lbs [73-136kg]

    • 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: 27
    • TYPE/LACING: Traditional Wooden Snowshoe with Rawhide Lacing
    • OTHER NAME: Ojibway, Ojibwa, Ojibwe, Ski or Cree
    • MATERIAL: Frame made from Appalachian White Ash and webbing from rawhide
    • SHAPE: Ojibwa is a really narrow snowshoe but extra long to offer maximum flotation
    • SIZE/WEIGHT | RECOMMENDED WEIGHT  
      • 11" x 54" [28 x 138cm] | 160-300lbs [73-136kg]
    • CAPACITY: No Limit on packed trails
    • TERRAIN: The pointy tip opens a path through grasses and underbrush for an easier walk. This model was first built in Northern Canada, where smaller trees favored the fabrication of snowshoes in two pieces.
    • ACTIVITY: The narrow form allows for use similar to skis, to explore plains and open fields
    • CONDITION: The heavy duty lacing is 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]