Tubbs Peak 21, 25, 30, 36 Snow Shoes

Tubbs Peak 21, 25, 30, 36 Snow Shoes 

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[Oct 27, 2001]
Robert Molema
Skier

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I bought these very nice looking snowshoes with very very nice crampons because I thought it would be a very nice pair to go out in the deep snow of Norway with a 25 Kg backpack. After half an our climbing one binding fell off. Not good but I had a repair kit with me. After two weeks snowshoe-ing, several of the very sturdy deck-bindings were broken. I was really not satisfied after all. The two other guys with who I made my trip also had Tubbs and they didn''t look very well after all. The crampons are the nicest one I''ve seen untill now but the rest is not that well. It''s a shame for the crampons that they came with such a bad snowshoe.

Customer Service

I got my money back by saying to the shop that I really want my money back. It''s as simple as that. The importer of Tubbs in The Netherlands never gave me an answer and because it took so long I thin

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Atlas. It''s better because they don''t fall apart. The crampons could be better but never left me in the middle of nowhere. And that''s what''s snowshoes should do.

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[Jan 02, 2001]
Will
Backpacker

Note: I work at REI and thus can get crazy deals direct from the manufacturer. Ha ha ha

I only bought these because I could get them for so cheap. I was starting to get frustrated with only being able to hike in the summer, so I think these will be a good investment.

My first trip with them (Mt. Dickerman in Washington's Cascades) tested them to, and slightly beyond their limits.

The first two miles were bare trail so I had to carry the snowshoes up and down (lightweight--Plus)

The snow started on a steep sidehill traverse (about 40 degrees I would say). The snow here was old and icy. Any snowshoe here would be clumsy, these were no exception. (narrower than some profile, good grip, sturdy decking material--plus plus plus)

Then came a relatively flat walk along a shoulder of the mountain. (easy to walk in--plus)

Now comes the steep direct ascent of the mountains open upper slopes (20-30 degrees) with a couple inches of new fluffy snow over crusty old stuff. (great hinged binding with big sharp crampon for digging into steep slopes, large size for floatation--plus plus)

Then came the summit, the view was grand.

Now I get to go downhill. I took a different route down. Turned out to be much steeper in places; not a good idea. (easy to take off and on for steep angle plunge stepping, not enough downhill grip--plus minus)

When I got home they still looked brand new. (durability--plus)

All in all, great snowshoes for those who want to go beyond groomed trail recreational snowshoeing. A little bit pricy retail, so get a job at REI like me.

Customer Service

None, thank god.

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5
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5
[Mar 08, 1999]
Jeff Lee
Day Hiker

I just bought a pair of Peak 30s and have only used them once in a 4 mile hike. The innovative heel strap is easy to use, and the decking is very durable. On a steep hill, the crampon system gave me a very good grip on the slope. My only complaint is that the heel migrates slightly, but it does not affect the performance in any way. A great snowshoe overall!

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Atlas 833 Atlas 1033

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5
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4
[Sep 09, 1999]
Yann
Climber

great for all outdoor winter activities

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4
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5
[Sep 13, 1999]
Jason
Car Camper

Good snowshoe, but had trouble with heel retention. I like to run in snowshoes, and these performed reasonably well.

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4
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4
[Oct 15, 1999]
Stanly Wyrembek
Climber

I can anticipate that my tubb's peak snow shoes will get me where I got to go no matter how extreme the conditions. I will hike to far and distant regions in some of the coldest climates with confidence in my shoes and nuts and bananas in my pocket for nutrition.

Customer Service

Don't have any and hope never to have any.

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I think I've had tubb's under garments before, but I'm not sure.

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5
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5
[Feb 08, 2000]
Eric Holsinger
Backpacker

The first time I took these out, the binding fell off. The nut on one of the three bolts holding the binding off had come loose withing the first 100 yards of my trip (better then than later!). On my way out, another had come loose. If you take them out, make sure the binding is tight, and bring a pocket tool and maybe some spare nuts.

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3
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3
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