Is Faber snowshoes still in business?

Today, Faber & Co offers the widest selection of snowshoes on the market while still designing and manufacturing them in Canada.

Are Faber snowshoes any good?

Good Value After retiring my 30-year-old traditional webbed snowshoes, I settled on the Canadian-made Faber 30-inch hybrid. I’ve used these new snowshoes for about 8 hours so far under various snow and terrain conditions in northern Ontario and would recommend them as a very good snowshoe for the price.

What are vintage snowshoes made of?

Despite size, shape and style, snowshoes typically were made from only two materials; wood and animal hide. Traditionally snowshoe makers would search for days on end to select the perfect tree to cut down. Once selected the process was on a strict timeline due to the hourly moisture loss occurring in the wood.

Are Faber snowshoes made in Canada?

Faber & Co inc. offers a large choice of modern aluminum snowshoes and related accessories. From beginner affordable entry level to high end technical models, our snowshoes line is designed and produced at our Canadian facility located in Quebec City.

Are wooden snowshoes better?

With a larger surface area than aluminum frame snowshoes, wood shoes provide better flotation, meaning that they are less likely to sink into light fluffy snow. Where modern snowshoes come into their own is maneuverability.

Are Traditional snowshoes good?

Snowshoes are worn to displace your weight on snow, allowing you to float, making foot travel feasible in wintry climates. Traditional snowshoes are artfully crafted from natural materials. They have evolved into beautiful, functional tools for a variety of snow conditions.

What are wooden snowshoes called?

The Green Mountain is the traditional form used most by contemporary snowshoe models. However, modern models use an aluminum frame instead of wood for the Green Mountain.

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