I have owned my 1033s for about 3 years now. In that time I have been very satisfied with my purchase. The bindings are easy to use and secure and the float is good. I have had a little trouble loosening the nylon straps on the bindings with mittens on but that means I had a tight fit on my boot. I had rented tubbs in the past and found my foot slipping out of the binding too often. I highly recommend this snowshoe.

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Shortly after my friend and I purchased these snowshoes, we discovered there had been a number of them shipped with bad cleats (soft metal). Atlas was great about giving us RMA numbers for return shipment and fixing the shoes promptly, free of charge.

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After renting numerous times last winter, I bought myself the 1033s and my girlfriend the 1022s on Spring closeout. We only got the chance to use them once before everything melted, but the experience was very favorable. We both found the binding to be the most comfortable we've used, though they come with too much extra strap. The float made them very comfortable to use, and the design was very stable for both walking and standing. I just wish there were a size between the 1022 and 1033, since that would probably be perfect for my weight and conditions, but oh well. Great snowshoes.

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I used these on a few outings last year in the Rockies. They held up well. After using these, for awhile, I've got a greater appreciation for the design of the Redfeathers, which come to a point at the end. It's easy to bang the rear of the shoes against each other. Not a big deal, just annoying. The 1044's otherwise were great. The teeth on the bottom of the shoe have a better feel than others as well. I like the bindings. Easy to operate and have held up well

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Kind of expensive but good quality (worth it). Bindings are starting to loosen up after two seasons, might be expected because I've been pretty hard on them and I let my buddy who is a good deal heavier than me use them a few times.

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assorted rental equipment...no comparison.

Good on float but heavy for their size. also the strap (newer models have ratchet system) Loosen over a small amount of time so you always have to adjust them. One last problem, every step you take sends the snow directly up onto your neck which gets very annoying.

Customer Service

There reps are very pleasant to work with

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Northern lights, tundra

I believe this is the best snowshoe on the market.
It is easy to put on and adjust, and the sturdy material used is the strongest I've seen on any snowshoe.

Super burly construction. Hypalon deck is invincible. Well made. The newer design with the slap-ratchet looks really good. Mine have the webbing which can be harder to cinch but they work with everything from light hikers to fat snowboard boots.

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Customer service has been great about answering questions.

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Sherpa, Yuba, and Powderwings.

i've only had the opportunity to use these shoes a half dozen times, but so far i really like them. the straps don't loosen even after a run through deep snow. the crampon like teeth allow for easy climbs and decents. i can't wait to try them with a 40 lb. pack on!

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Light and maneuverable, yet rugged and snow-worthy, these shoes perform with agility and reliability whether traversing flat terrain or ascending steep icy slopes. The crampons, beefy and solid cast metal for and aft grip remarkably well and give secure footing in all conditions. A 35 pound pack on a 185 pound hiker proved no problem for these Atlas 1033's.

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The original bindings did not hold my feet straight on the shoes. It took 2 returns to the company and a personal call from the owner himself to rectify the problem; I now have excellent updated bindings that perform flawlessly, and recieved a free pair of telescoping snow poles for my trouble. EXCELLENT company attention to customer service.

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In my opinion the two most important things to look for when buying snowshoes are floatation (a simple function of size) and bindings (keeping the things on your feet). The bindings in the atlas 10 series are the best I've tried. The bindings on the Yuba Wasatch come in a close second. I own a pair of 1033 ( and a pair of Tubbs Sierra's too) I'm 6'3"" and 220. In Washington's snow the 1033 do an excellent job of supporting my geared out weight. Sometimes I even wish I had 1022s. I do preffer a flexible deck over a solid and I also prefer the spring loaded type of binding over the type that rotates around a metal bar. The solid deck seems to suck the energy out of my legs. Another nice thing about the Atlas construction is the tig welded aluminum frame. It is ultra rigid and so far ultra reliable (3 seasons of use). The only thing about the Tubbs that I like better is the Tubbs stuff sack has two shoulder straps for wearing like a pack and it also has mesh panels which help expediate evaporation of melted snow. Of course they charge $35 for this and Atlas only charges $20 for their's. To summarize, if your in the market for snowshoes buy Atlas no matter what price point. The Atlas bindings are the benchmark. Yuba would be the second choice.

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My experience with the customer service depts. of the modern snow shoe companies have always been excellent. The real differentation is with their products. Tubbs can redue the lacing of your old wooden frame snowshoes and they can be reached at 1-800-882-2748.

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As I stated earlier I also own a pair of Tubbs Sierras, I have used most of the shoes in the Yuba product line, and I also bought a couple pair of Tubbs Quest for a family Christmas present.