2012 Tubbs Catalog by Tubbs Snowshoes

Finding a snow-covered

archway, the perfect perch to look back at how far weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come.

LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMBER PHOTO

“ support, excellence in product, innovation in ergonomics,

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ince 1906, we’ve built the Tubbs foundation on dealer

I absolutely love them, they are holding up perfectly even through three years of non-stop winter mountaineering. -Chris M.

and promotion of snowshoeing as an activity, accumulating a wealth of adventures along the way. But we’re not here to rest on our laurels or tell ol’ time tales of snowbanks up to here and uphill treks both ways. We’re focused on the next 100 years and the snowshoe adventures that will come. We want to start a conversation that moves beyond the product details and dives whole-heartedly into where you’ve been, where you’ll go, and what you’ll discover along the way. Because that’s what inspires people, and telling those stories

I’ve been a loyal customer for almost 20 years. Thank you for helping me get where I’m going and back! - Eric R.

– from back yards to big peaks – will bring new people into winter’s fold. Throughout this year’s catalog you’ll see the new products, but also the start of that conversation with snippets of memories and inspiration from devoted Tubbs users. Online, you’ll find our new Winter Challenge campaign inspiring people to join each other outdoors. Taken together, we’re building snowshoes that you can trust to take you, your friends, and your family further while building events and spaces for community. We are creating the full snowshoe experience. We’re working hard for the next 100 years of snowshoeing. Where will your Tubbs take you? -The Employees of Tubbs Snowshoes

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My Wilderness snowshoes got me through deep powder on Tennessee Pass. Last winter was a banner year and I’m looking forward to getting them out again soon. -Jan M.

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THE BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURE

The Day Hiking Experience

Name: Robbie Lowe

Name: Bob Fuller

Age: 50, but live like I’m 35

Age: 55

Occupation: Insurance Agent

Occupation: Telecommunications

Home Town: Ogden, UT

Home Town: Old Bridge, NJ

Typical Terrain: Climbing to the limit of snowshoes

Typical Terrain: Snow-covered hiking trails

Favorite Memory in the Backcountry: My border collie

Favorite Memory Hiking: One of my most memorable

Mollie loves the deep powder and climbing steep ridgelines just to see the deer and

days was hiking Slide Mountain (Catskills, NY) on a beautiful, warm, sunny day, the week

moose. It is always interesting to follow the fresh cougar tracks we find in the snow and

after 7 feet of snowfall. The sky was dark blue and the ground covered with a brilliant

the smashed snow beds that deer, elk, and moose create, mostly on the ridgelines where

white blanket of snow. We climbed higher and higher until we reached the evergreens, which

they have the best view. I never worry much about my mountain adventures, which are all

looked like they were topped with whipped cream. As we’d walk through the trees, enor-

in prime cougar country, because Mollie is very much a protective companion, and the cats

mous piles of snow would drop down on top of us, resulting in uncontrollable laughter. Sun

don’t care for dogs.

and whipped cream covered trees, combined with good friends – what could be better?

Why Tubbs? Tubbs really work great, and they keep working well with hard use if you take

Why Tubbs? Tubbs has always had a reasonably-priced, high-quality product with

care of them. I use mine hard.

innovations targeted to different user groups and for a broad range of terrain. Tubbs is also known for outstanding customer service and a concerted effort to get folks on the snow.

AT TUBBS, WE FOCUS ON technical bindings, superior traction, ActiveLift 19º heel lifts, flexible decking, rotating toe cords, and a specialized frame shape for the ultimate in

OUR TUBBS DAY HIKING SNOWSHOES FEATURE comfortable bindings, moderate

performance in the backcountry.

traction, ActiveLift 16º heel lifts, flexible decking, rotating toe cords, and an ergonomic frame shape for the best in versatility.

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The Trail Walking Tale

THE KIDS REPORT

Name: Mike Rimion

Names: Jackson & Grayson Howard

Age: 28

Ages: 5 and 3

Occupation: Transportation Consultant

Occupation: Full-Time Kids

Home Town: Seattle, WA

Home Town: Sammamish, WA

Typical Terrain: Favorite trails from summer,

Typical Terrain: Local snowfields

now snow-covered

Favorite Family Winter Memory: Our family spends

Favorite Memory on the Trails: I went snowshoeing at Skyline Lake with my buddy

a lot of time exploring in the snow. One sunny day we kept discovering big areas of

and my dog. We passed by a huge troop of boy scouts descending the mountain who had

powder and made snow angel after snow angel — I think we made 100 snow angels

spent the previous night camping at the lake. When we got to the top we discovered that

that day! With our snowshoes on we would float across the powder only to drop down

they had built a series of amazing igloos. My dog ran from igloo to igloo, jumping in and

a few inches in the snow when we made the snow angels. The boys were so happily

out of them as though she was trying to claim them as her new dog house.

exhausted we had to carry them back down to our car; it was our favorite snow day ever.

Why Tubbs? Tubbs makes great snowshoes for all abilities, I have been using these for a few years and always have an easier time getting in and out of the bindings than my friends.

“I can go anywhere on the snow in my super-snowshoes!” - Jackson Why Tubbs? Our family loves how well the kids’ snowshoes are made; they are lightweight with easy-to-use bindings and secure traction. Our kids quickly adapted

OUR TUBBS TRAIL WALKING SNOWSHOES ALL FEATURE intuitive bindings, rotating toe cords, flexible decking, and recreational crampons.

to having snowshoes on their feet and enjoy the ability to run through the snowfields. KIDS (AND PARENTS) LOVE OUR SNOWSHOES

because Tubbs features different

designs for different ages, adult technology in kids’ sizing, easy-to-use bindings, recreational traction, and graphics with kid appeal for family fun in the snow. 3 | TUBBS SNOWSHOES

rom deep powder to packed trails, Tubbs’ Traditional Series snowshoes offer the best versatility for your day on snow. Traditional Series snowshoes come in multiple lengths to offer balanced flotation matched to the user’s weight, and the wide variety of designs appeal to everyone from casual trail walkers to ambitious alpinists. By varying elements in our FACT platform – Flotation, Articulation, Control, Traction – we are able to tailor each of our Traditional Series snowshoes to equip a wide variety of customers.

FLOTATION

ARTICULATION

CONTROL

Durable, 6000 Series aluminum frames are

The R2 Revolution Response pivot system

Tubbs’ binding designs are constantly evolv-

Whether it’s the razor-sharp, 8-point Anaconda™

used on all Traditional Series snowshoes to

delivers shock-absorbing lateral flex for

ing to improve stability, control and comfort.

crampon on the Mountaineer or the gentle

ensure maximum in-field dependability, and

maximum performance on our Backcountry

Our Backcountry snowshoes use the dual-

recreational crampon on the kid’s Storm,

every frame has a gender-specific tapered

snowshoes, while the Rotating Toe Cord

pull strap design found on the ActiveFit™

Tubbs takes the intended use into account

tail to optimize maneuverability and comfort.

on our Day Hiking and Trail Walking

and ReAct™ bindings for enhanced precision,

when designing every traction system so that

models sheds snow and reduces fatigue

while our Day Hiking and Trail Walking snow-

you get the grip you need when it matters.

for maximum comfort.

shoes feature the 180™ Series of bindings for maximum comfort and ease-of-use.

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TRACTION

Cold

temps, new snow, perfect day to hit the woods with Tubbs Wilderness.

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MOUNTAINEER

NEW TECHNOLOGY The Pro-Step frame combines a continuous frame bend with longer, lower rise for improved ergonomics and flotation. The lower height packs easily, while the tail bend reduces impact on your joints.

PRO-STEP

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FIT-STEP

I absolutely love snowshoeing through the White Mountains of New Hampshire with mine! -Judy L.

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MOUNTAINEER

NEW TECH

Now it’s easier to access the backcountry with the updated Mountaineer.

XPEDITION

The new Pro-Step frame combines a continuous frame bend with a longer, lower

rise

for

improved

ergonomics

and

flotation,

without

sacrificing

packability. The ultra-precise ActiveFit™ binding and snow-shredding 8-point Anaconda™ crampon give the Mountaineer the go-anywhere, do-anything versatility you need to reach for the peaks or explore uncharted territory. SPECS

Men’s available sizes: 25, 30, 36” Women’s available sizes: 21, 25, 30” FLOTATION

ARTICULATION

Weight/Pair: 4.9 lbs / 2.2 kg (25”) Weight/Pair: 4.8 lbs / 2.2 kg (25”)

CONTROL

TRACTION

[ FEATURED TECHNOLOGY ] ANACONDA & PYTHON The razor sharp, carbon steel Anaconda™ toe crampon has eight sharp teeth that provide constant contact, combined with the aggressive Python heel crampon to deliver enhanced downhill braking traction.

XPEDITION For the technical snowshoer who wants to hit the backcountry in comfort and style, there’s the Xpedition. With comfort features like the Fit-Step™ frame and the R2 Revolution Response pivot system, and technical features like the ReAct™ binding and the ActiveLift™ 19° heel lift, the Xpedition fuses performance and comfort for a great all-terrain snowshoe. SPECS

Men’s available sizes: 25, 30, 36” Women’s available sizes: 21, 25” FLOTATION

ARTICULATION

Weight/Pair: 4.6 lbs / 2.08 kg (25”) Weight/Pair: 4.4 lbs / 1.99 kg (25”)

CONTROL

TRACTION

[ FEATURED TECHNOLOGY ] R2 REVOLUTION RESPONSE The patented R2 Revolution Response pivot system gives your binding lateral flexibility to adapt to uneven terrain, allowing you to keep a more comfortable stance and giving your toe traction better bite into the snow.

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WILDERNESS

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JOURNEY

WILDERNESS The best adventure starts with the right gear. Packed full of great features like the 180™Pro binding and the Fit-Step™ frame, the Wilderness is the perfect blend of technology, comfort and convenience. With the ActiveLift™ 16° heel lift, there’s no adventure this snowshoe can’t tackle! SPECS

Men’s available sizes: 25, 30, 36” Women’s available sizes: 21, 25, 30” FLOTATION

ARTICULATION

Weight/Pair: 4.5 lbs / 2.04 kg (25”) Weight/Pair: 4.5 lbs / 2.04 kg (25”)

CONTROL

TRACTION

[ FEATURED TECHNOLOGY ] 180PRO BINDING Our most robust 180 Series binding, the gender-specific 180Pro features extended rigid Control Wings™, a locking heel strap and a contoured, padded upper for pressure-free comfort and added warmth.

JOURNEY True to its namesake, the Journey is the ultimate tool for long winter excursions.

Equipped to explore a wide variety of terrain, the Journey is

value-packed, comfortable, and easy-to-use. With the intuitive one-buckle design of the 180™Tour and the ActiveLift 16° heel lift, customers won’t believe all of the features they get at such a great price. SPECS

Men’s available sizes: 25, 30, 36” Women’s available sizes: 21, 25”

FLOTATION

ARTICULATION

Weight/Pair: 3.9 lbs / 1.77 kg (25”) Weight/Pair: 3.9 lbs / 1.77 kg (25”)

CONTROL

TRACTION

[ FEATURED TECHNOLOGY ] ACTIVELIFT 16º HEEL LIFT Designed to keep your foot level on steeper slopes, the ActiveLift is there to reduce calf fatigue and Achilles tendon strain when climbing. Our Day Hiking-specific ActiveLift 16° heel lift is slightly shorter than its 19° Backcountry counterpart for tailored performance on moderate terrain.

Well

deserved hot chocolate break in a discovered showshoe hut.

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FRONTIER

FRONTIER An incredible value for trail blazers and families alike, the Frontier features the 180™EZ binding for superior ease-of-use and comfort. The Frontier’s lightweight and gender-specific design gives you the most efficient stride for packed trails while the Recreational crampon system gives you the bite you need for gentle, rolling terrain. SPECS

Men’s available sizes: 25, 30, 36” Women’s available sizes: 21, 25, 30” FLOTATION

ARTICULATION

Weight/Pair: 3.9 lbs / 1.76 kg (25”) Weight/Pair: 3.8 lbs / 1.72 kg (25”)

CONTROL

TRACTION

[ FEATURED TECHNOLOGY ] 180EZ BINDING

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I love mine! My husband is always jealous of my ability to get in and get out of the shoes quickly (even with mittens on). -Tonyia L.

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The streamlined 180EZ binding features a simple, one-buckle tightening mechanism, coupled with an easy-to-use urethane heel strap for efficient, lightweight support. Patented Control Wings™ keep your heel aligned with the snowshoe for maximum control and precision.

XPLORE

NEW TECHNOLOGY The intuitive single forefoot strap of the QuickPull binding cinches easily and unlocks with one buckle push. The pivoting toe stop allows speedy adjustment and the Tubbs Control Wings™ will keep your heel aligned with the rest of the snowshoe.

XPLORE

NEW TECH

The best way to start snowshoeing! The Xplore snowshoe is the lightweight, easyto-use answer for the value-conscious customer wanting to experience the great sport of snowshoeing. The new, intuitive QuickPull binding slides easily to cinch and unlocks with one buckle push. The pivoting toe stop allows speedy adjustment to a wide array of men’s and women’s boot sizes and styles. SPECS

Men’s available sizes: 25, 30” Women’s available sizes: 21, 25” FLOTATION

ARTICULATION

Weight/Pair: 3.6 lbs / 1.6 kg (25”) Weight/Pair: 3.5 lbs / 1.54 kg (25”) CONTROL

TRACTION

XPLORE KIT Available in men’s and women’s versions in an easy-to-merchandise box.

• One pair of men’s or women’s Xplore Snowshoes

• One pair of 2-part adjustable Tubbs Snowshoe Poles

• One pair of Tubbs gender-specific gaiters

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Our gear

packed and ready to go home after an awesome day in the mountains.

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hen it comes to packed or icy snow conditions, the feature-rich FLEX™ Series snowshoes are the leaders of the pack. Designed to optimize traction, ergonomics and comfort, the FLEX Series snowshoes are a great lightweight alternative to Traditional snowshoes for compact snow conditions. The sleeker, slimmer tail on all FLEX Series snowshoes enhances maneuverability, particularly on the women’s models, decreasing the likelihood of interference and allowing for a narrower and more natural stride.

SOFT STRIKE™

TRACTION RAILS

design

Unique to the FLEX NRG, the Soft Strike

3D-Curved Traction Rails on all FLEX Series

adapts to variable snow conditions under-

zone absorbs shock and reduces stress on

snowshoes ensure superior side-hill grip in

foot. The deck allows torsional articulation

joints and muscles. The advanced ergonomic

hard-packed and icy conditions. The curved

FLEX Tail absorbs shock from initial heel

throughout the body of the snowshoe,

design not only improves comfort, but also

shape helps prevent fore-aft slippage on

strike, reducing the amount of stress on

maximizing comfort and traction penetration

aids in weighted traction with an additional

steeper terrain, and the rails are curved up

ankles, knees and hips.

on uneven terrain.

traction element placed under your heel.

at the tip to provide traction during toe off

FLEX TAIL™

TORSION DECK

The patent pending FLEX Tail technology

Tubbs’

allows the snowshoe to roll more naturally underfoot from heel strike to toe off. The

advanced

Torsion

Deck

without causing you to trip.

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FLEX ALP

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NEW TECHNOLOGY With the popularity of the FLEX ALP came requests for a version to accommodate bigger loads in the backcountry. Introducing the FLEX ALP XL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; offering the same incredible traction with more flotation!

FLEX ALP

NEW

The FLEX ALP is designed to tackle extreme Backcountry terrain. With micro-

FLEX QST

serrated 3D-Curved Traction Rails and the ActiveLift™ 19° heel lift, the FLEX ALP devours steep, icy terrain. The streamlined deck shape enhances maneuverability in tight situations, and our new size, the FLEX ALP XL, was designed to provide flotation for those exploring the backcountry with heavier loads. SPECS

Men’s available sizes: 24, 28” (XL) Women’s available size: 22” FLOTATION

ARTICULATION

Weight/Pair: 4.5 lbs / 2.04 kg (24”) Weight/Pair: 4.0 lbs / 1.81 kg

CONTROL

TRACTION

[ FEATURED TECHNOLOGY ] VIPER 2.0 & TRACTION RAILS Our most aggressive traction yet, the Viper 2.0 crampon and micro-serrated 3D Curved Traction Rails make the FLEX ALP one of the best Backcountry snowshoes on the market. The curved shape helps prevent fore-aft slippage on steeper terrain, and the micro-serration gives you maximum grip.

FLEX QST Designed to tackle a wide variety of terrain, the FLEX QST fuses the comfort and ease-of-use of the 180™Pro binding with the versatility that comes with the Day-Hiking-specific ActiveLift™ 16° heel lift. Add the biomechanicallydesigned FLEX Tail™ and Torsion Deck design, and the result is a versatile allmountain snowshoe that is a dream for your joints. SPECS

Men’s available size: 24” Women’s available size: 22” FLOTATION

ARTICULATION

Weight/Pair: 4.1 lbs / 1.86 kg Weight/Pair: 3.7 lbs / 1.68 kg CONTROL

TRACTION

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FLEX NRG

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FLEX TRK

FLEX NRG The feature-rich FLEX NRG is the gold standard for ergonomic comfort. The patented Soft Strike™ zone is coupled with the biomechanicallydesigned FLEX Tail™ to make the FLEX NRG a dream for your joints, and the slim deck shape makes your fitness and recreational endeavors more natural and comfortable. SPECS

Men’s available size: 24” Women’s available size: 22” FLOTATION

ARTICULATION

Weight/Pair: 4.2 lbs / 1.91 kg Weight/Pair: 3.9 lbs / 1.76 kg CONTROL

TRACTION

[ FEATURED TECHNOLOGY ] SOFT STRIKE Unique to the FLEX NRG, the Soft Strike zone under your heel absorbs shock and reduces stress on joints and muscles. The advanced ergonomic design not only improves comfort, but also aids in weighted traction with an additional traction element placed underneath.

FLEX TRK The

FLEX TRK has launched itself into the Day Hiking category with the

addition of the ActiveLift™ 16° heel lift. An excellent value, the FLEX TRK has all of the important FLEX™ Series features like FLEX Tail, Torsion Deck, and 3D-Curved Traction Rails at an affordable price. The compact design makes it the perfect choice for day hikers, and the QuickFLEX binding will hold your foot securely for long trips. SPECS

Men’s available size: 24” Women’s available size: 22” FLOTATION

ARTICULATION

Weight/Pair: 3.8 lbs / 1.72 kg Weight/Pair: 3.4lbs / 1.54 kg CONTROL

TRACTION

[ FEATURED TECHNOLOGY ] ACTIVELIFT 16º HEEL LIFT Designed to keep your foot level on steeper slopes, the ActiveLift is there to reduce calf fatigue and Achilles tendon strain when climbing. Our Day Hiking-specific ActiveLift 16° heel lift is an essential tool to keep you moving up moderate pitches.

Snowshoe

picnic along the trail for energy for the rest of the day.

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FLEX ESC

“

It took about five minutes for me to realize Tubbs are so nice and easy to use. -Mike A.

“

FLEX ESC For new snowshoers and those looking for more comfort on their snowshoe excursions, the FLEX ESC offers the perfect opportunity for value-conscious buyers to have all the technical advancements found in the FLEX™ Series at an affordable price. With the FLEX Tail™, 3D-Curved Traction Rails, and the QuickFLEX binding, the FLEX ESC has it all. SPECS

Men’s available size: 24” Women’s available size: 22” FLOTATION

ARTICULATION

Weight/Pair: 3.6 lbs / 1.62 kg Weight/Pair: 3.2 lbs / 1.44 kg CONTROL

TRACTION

[ FEATURED TECHNOLOGY ] FLEX TAIL The patented FLEX Tail technology allows the snowshoe to roll more naturally underfoot from heel strike to toe off. The flexible design absorbs shock from the initial heel strike, reducing the amount of stress on ankles, knees and hips.

FLEX ESC KIT Available in men’s and women’s versions in a handy snowshoe bag.

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• One pair of men’s or women’s FLEX ESC Snowshoes

• One pair of 2-part adjustable Tubbs Snowshoe Poles

• One FLEX Series snowshoe tote bag

e want to encourage the whole family to get on the snow this winter with our large

assortment of snowshoes for all ages. One of the best things about snowshoeing is what an affordable family activity it is — no lessons or expensive lift tickets needed! Bring along some snacks and hot cocoa, and this will become a favorite family activity.

In partnership with Snowsports Industries of America (SIA), Tubbs has created Winter Fit® for Kids, a curriculum and sales program for Physical Education teachers to use to keep children active in the winter. Winter Fit for Kids is an accredited physical education curriculum designed to present

snowshoeing’s

healthy

fitness

benefits

elementary

and

secondary school children. Combined with Tubbs educational sales program, Winter Fit For Kids is the perfect way to expand snowshoeing to the next generation. Tubbs’ Winter Fit for Kids program has been successfully hosted in more than 250 schools in the U.S. and has introduced more than 15,000 school children to snowshoeing. Principal Rossow from Minneapolis, MN, says, “The snowshoes from Tubbs have transformed Dowling Urban Environmental School into a winter oasis, allowing the staff and students to expand the classroom learning to the outdoors during the winter months. The students have expressed their enjoyment of getting exercise and seeing nature while snowshoeing.” 19 | TUBBS SNOWSHOES

GLACIER & STORM

GLACIER With a 21” Western Frame, the Glacier is truly a “tweener” snowshoe. A Rotating Toe Cord system allows the snowshoe to drop and shed snow, and the QuickDraw binding cinches easily to hold the foot securely for a full-day hike. SPECS

Available size: 21” Weight/Pair: 3.0 lbs / 1.36 kg Recommended shoe size: Jr. 3 - Men’s 10 FLOTATION

ARTICULATION

CONTROL

TRACTION

STORM With a tapered frame shape, the QuickLock™ binding and fun graphics, the Storm is a kid’s delight — and it’s PVC-free, too! Parents are off the hook with the QuickLock binding, which locks with one swift push of the strap. SPECS

Available size: 19” Weight/Pair: 2.0 lbs / 0.91 kg Recommended shoe size: Jr. 11 - Men’s 6 FLOTATION

ARTICULATION

CONTROL

TRACTION

KID-FRIENDLY

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FLEX JR.

FLEX JR. & SNOWFLAKE

The FLEX Jr. is designed for kids 6-10 years old and brings the award-winning FLEX Tail™ design to kids. 3D-Curved Traction Rails with rounded corners QuickLock™ binding lets kids take control! SPECS

Available size: 17”* Weight/Pair: 2.0 lbs / 0.91 kg Recommended shoe size: Jr. 11 - Men’s 6 FLOTATION

ARTICULATION

CONTROL

TRACTION

“

Our whole family has Tubbs! We love them, it’s the best family winter activity we participate in. We take a thermos of hot chocolate, snacks, a camera, and we have a blast. Thanks to Tubbs for the great exercise and family memories! -Monica L.

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give kids safe, go-anywhere grip, and the simple

* In packed or variable snow conditions the FLEX Jr. is appropriate for all weights. In powder snow conditions the FLEX Jr. is best for kids 40-90 lbs / 18–40 kg.

SNOWFLAKE Designed for our youngest snowshoer (approximately 3-6 years old), the Snowflake is a great introduction to snowshoeing. The Snowflake’s fun design features an easy 2-step binding and, best of all, a sticker pack for boys and girls to customize their snowshoes. SPECS

Available size: 14” Weight/Pair: 1.3 lbs / 0.60 kg

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ACCESSORIES The perfect way to ensure you are equipped with everything you need to hit the snow!

2-PART & 3-PART SNOWSHOE POLES

NEW

• Adjustable-length poles lend added security and stability on uneven, steep or icy terrain, and they can turn an outing into a total body fitness workout! • Lightweight 6000 Series aluminum with carbon steel tip, powder basket and nylon wrist straps. MODEL 2-PART POLES (PR) 3-PART POLES (PR)

SIZE 41 - 51” • 105-130 cm 31 - 55” • 80-145 cm

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S GAITERS

3-Part Poles

NEW

Water-resistant and breathable, full-length nylon gaiters provide protection from the elements by keeping snow out of your boots. Men’s one size; women’s one size

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Women’s 2-Part Poles

Men’s

ACCESSORIES

MERCHANDISING SUPPORT

TUBBS SNOWSHOE PACK

Tubbs offers a wide variety of point-of-sale merchandising and sell-through aids. Our se-

• Adjustable shoulder straps hold this anatomically-designed

lection of POP and merchandising materials changes every year based on retail feedback.

pack snug against your back for hands-free movement and easy

Authorized Dealer Kits are shipped out to most accounts at the beginning of the season

access, and a ‘grab-and-go’ side handle lets you transport your

with consumer brochures, selection charts, posters, stickers, and other valuable marketing

gear in one hand.

materials to help product sell-through. Other POP includes Tubbs Floor Mats, Selection

• Constructed of a durable nylon canvas and mesh to allow your

Scales and Trail Markers.

snowshoes to dry.

AUTHORIZED DEALER KIT

• Available in three sizes: MODEL SNOWSHOE PACK S SNOWSHOE PACK M SNOWSHOE PACK L

SIZE 8 x 25” • 20 x 64 cm 9 x 30” • 23 x 76 cm 10 x 36” • 25 x 91 cm

TUBBS FLOOR MAT

GEAR CHECKLIST ON-TRAIL TRIPS

BACKCOUNTRY TRIPS

• Small day pack

• First Aid kit

• Water (16 oz/hr)

• Detailed map of the area,

• Trail snacks

• Adjustable poles

• Headlamp

• Sunscreen

• Multi-tool for repairs

• Camera and/or binoculars

• Matches or lighter

• Warm layers

• Avalanche transceiver,

SELECTION SCALE TRAIL MARKER

compass and/or GPS unit

TUBBS RENTAL PROGRAM

shovel and probe if traveling

Renting gives future customers a risk-free

into avalanche-prone areas

way to try snowshoeing, and it drives sales through product trials. We have made our FLEX

TRK

model

available

rental-

specific design to let your customers try out the award-winning FLEX Tail™ design themselves. The ActiveLift™ 16° heel lift gives added versatility, and the all-black models resist the wear and tear of daily use. The men’s- and women’s-specific designs give each renter a proper fit. Other Tubbs snowshoe models are also available for your rental program, and your rental order may qualify for special discounting and programs. Check with your local sales rep for details. Men’s

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LOCATIONS FOR 2012: COLORADO MINNESOTA NEW JERSEY OREGON UTAH VERMONT WASHINGTON

TO BENEFIT:

BRITISH COLUMBIA ONTARIO

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS STOMPING OUT BREAST CANCER

$1.8 MILLION

TUBBS WOMEN‘S FLEX TRK

RAISED FOR BREAST CANCER

As a partner of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Canadian Breast ®

Cancer Foundation™, Tubbs Snowshoes is committed to the fight against breast cancer. Since the partnership began, Tubbs has raised over $1.8 million for breast cancer awareness, education, and research through the Tubbs Romp to Stomp out Breast Cancer Snowshoe Series®, a fundraising snowshoe walk and race that will take place in nine locations in the U.S. and Canada in 2012. Tubbs Dealers can get involved with the Romp to Stomp and learn more by visiting www.tubbsromptostomp.com.

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TUBBS WOMEN‘S WILDERNESS

SNOWSHOES.COM TOOLS & RESOURCES: Launched in 2010 in partnership with Tubbs Snowshoes, Snowshoes.com provides you and your customers the most comprehensive guide to snowshoeing. On Snowshoes.com, customers can find answers to all of their questions including: What do I need to know before I go? Snowshoes.com features articles and videos to help customers get prepared for their first outing with tips on how to choose the right snowshoe, what to bring, techniques for variable terrain, and games to play with kids. Where can I go snowshoeing? Snowshoes.com features the new and improved Tubbs TrailNet, our searchable database of over 3,300 user-submitted trails in North America and Europe. Who can I go snowshoeing with? A community forum on Snowshoes.com and events listings allow snowshoers to share information on recent trips or find places to meet and participate in the greater snowshoe community. As a Tubbs Snowshoes dealer, there are multiple ways that you can participate in and benefit from this partnership. Please see the opportunities below, and speak to Tubbs Sales and Marketing for ways that you can get involved.

SNOWSHOES.COM RETAILER OPPORTUNITIES: Retail Education Looking for a way to connect your consumers with information on how to get started snowshoeing? The Snowshoes.com Get Going! Workshop series provides inspiration and education to become an active, knowledgeable and confident snowshoer! An hour-long presentation on how to choose the right snowshoe, what to wear, how to plan your trip, and where to find trails and events near you, this workshop will teach your customers all the essential tools and tricks. All ages and experience levels welcome. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in hosting a Snowshoes.com Get Going! Workshop, please speak to your Tubbs Sales Manager. Retail POP Integrate local and regional trail information and point of purchase materials into your snowshoe merchandising with Snowshoes.com. Available for select dealers, a variety of tools from handouts to resource stands can provide excellent information for customers looking for more guidance on their first snowshoe purchase.

Web Content Have an e-commerce site that could use additional content? Work with Tubbs and Snowshoes.com for online content on how to choose the right snowshoe or find trails and events near you. With tips, techniques, and rich content from our TrailNet user-submitted trail database, Snowshoes.com has all the tools for your customers. Share Events Dealers hosting demo days or touring centers with special events can use Snowshoes.com to post your own events to our events listings. Simply log on to Snowshoes.com, register your shop, and post the event that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to promote.

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TECHNOLOGY KEY FRAMES & DECKING

ARTICULATION SYSTEMS

The Pro-Step frame combines a continuous frame bend with longer, lower rise for improved flotation. The lower height nose packs easily, while the tail bend reduces impact on your joints.

R2 delivers shock-absorbing lateral flex and quick side slope responsiveness to maintain a natural foot position. Full step rotation sheds snow and allows the toe crampon to bite deeply.

The innovative, upturned tail of the aluminum Fit-Step™ frame provides biomechanical benefits, reducing muscular skeletal impact on hip, knee and ankle joints by 10%.

The Rotating Toe Cord design enables the tail of the snowshoe to drop, shedding snow and reducing cardio-respiratory strain by 7%, while a Rotation Limiter prevents over-rotation.

ROTATION LIMITER

The ultra-durable 6000 series Western Frame design optimizes flotation and stability in powder snow conditions with men’sand women’s-specific designs.

The Rotating Toe Cord design enables the tail of the snowshoe to drop, shedding snow off the tail. When weighted, the underfoot teeth on the toe traction bite deeply into the snow.

SoftTec decking provides durable, lightweight flotation and has a smooth, soft texture.

The Fixed Toe Cord pivot system is efficient for flat and rolling terrain with packed snow conditions, and it keeps the snowshoe close to the foot for quick turnover.

FLEX

Tubbs’ advanced Torsion Deck™ allows torsional articulation throughout the body of the snowshoe, enhancing traction, biomechanics and comfort on uneven terrain.

FLEX

The patent-pending FLEX Tail™ technology allows the snowshoe to roll more naturally from heel to toe. The FLEX Tail absorbs shock from the heel strike, reducing the amount of stress on joints.

The patent-pending Soft Strike™ zone works with the FLEX Tail to absorb shock and reduce stress on joints and muscles. Soft Strike also aids in weighted traction under the heel.

TRADITIONAL SIZING

FLEX SERIES SIZING

MODEL SIZE

USER WT

MODEL

USER WT

21 W

80-150 lbs • 36-68 kg

FLEX 22 Women’s

One Size*

25 W

120-200 lbs • 54-91 kg

FLEX 24 Men’s

One Size*

30 W

170-250 lbs • 77-114 kg

FLEX 28 Men’s

One Size*

120-200 lbs • 54-91 kg

170-250 lbs • 77-114 kg

220-300 lbs • 100-136 kg

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In packed or variable snow conditions the FLEX Series snowshoes are appropriate for all weights. In powder snow conditions the men’s model is best up to 190 lbs. and the women’s model is best up to 155 lbs. The FLEX ALP XL is best up to 220 lbs.

OTHER Designed to make steep ascents easier, the ActiveLift™ heel lift reduces calf fatigue and Achilles tendon strain. It can be easily pulled up and down. The 19° Backcountry heel lift is ideal for extreme steeps, while the 16° Day Hiking version is designed for moderate terrain.

Men’s

Women’s

Tubbs was the first company to manufacture women’s-specific snowshoes, and we remain committed with women’s-specific versions of every model. Tubbs women’s-specific snowshoes are lighter in weight, feature ergonomically tapered frame shapes for ease of stride, and offer custom fit women’s-specific bindings sized and scaled from a woman’s boot in sizes 5-11.

TECHNOLOGY KEY The gender-specific, asymmetric ActiveFit™ provides the perfect combination of control, support, comfort and ease of use. Control Wings™ center the heel, while the padded midfoot delivers a custom fit without pressure points.

The razor-sharp, carbon steel Anaconda™ toe crampon has eight sharp teeth that provide constant contact and penetration in all types of terrain.

The asymmetric and easy-to-use ReAct™ binding combines gender-specific, stable base construction with Tubbs’ patented Control Wing technology for a comfortable and secure fit.

The carbon steel Cobra™ toe crampon located under the ball of the foot provides constant contact in variable snow conditions, while its jagged tooth construction improves grip on packed snow and ice.

Our most robust 180™ Series binding, the genderspecific 180Pro features rigid Control Wings, a locking heel strap and a padded upper for pressure-free comfort and added warmth.

The compact, carbon steel Talon™ toe crampon provides constant contact on all types of terrain and engages the slope more quickly with the FitStep™ frame shape.

The 180™Tour binding fuses a micro-adjust webbing system for easy adjustment with patented Control Wings for an exact fit on a wide variety of men’s and women’s boot sizes.

Our Recreational series of carbon steel toe and heel crampons feature front and rear braking teeth for a secure grip uphill, downhill and side-hill, in packed snow conditions.

The streamlined 180™EZ binding features a simple, one-buckle tightening mechanism, coupled with an easy-to-use urethane Control Wings, heel strap for efficient, lightweight support.

The aggressive Python heel crampon, centered under the boot, delivers enhanced downhill braking traction.

An intuitive forefoot strap on the QuickPull binding cinches easily and unlocks with one buckle push. The pivoting toe stop allows speedy adjustment and Control Wings keep your heel aligned.

The U-Grip heel crampon’s unique microserrated tooth design gives you supreme weighted traction under your heel.

Easy-to-use and readily adjustable, the patented two-buckle QuickDraw™ binding centers the heel for directional efficiency.

FLEX

TRACTION

The Viper™ 2.0 carbon steel toe crampon’s jagged tooth construction maximizes weighted traction and responsiveness. The aggressive tangs in the toe crampon function well in the snow.

FLEX

CONTROL

The 3D-Curved Traction Rails ensure superior side-hill grip in hard-packed and icy conditions. The curved shape helps prevent fore-aft slippage on steeper terrain.

FLEX

The gender-specific, asymmetric ActiveFLEX™ binding, featuring patented Control Wings, provides lightweight control, support, comfort and ease of use.

FLEX

The simple tightening and locking buckle on the QuickLock™ binding makes getting kids in and out of snowshoes easier than ever and provides all-day stability and control.

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BACKCOUNTRY TRAIL WALKING

MEN’S

WOMEN’S

MEN’S

WOMEN’S

MEN’S

WOMEN’S

MOUNTAINEER

XPEDITION

FLEX ALP

Pro-Step Frame

Fit-Step™ Frame

FLEX Tail™

R2 Revolution Response Pivot System

Torsion Deck

ActiveLift™ 19° Heel Lift

Rotating Toe Cord – Rotation Limiter

ActiveFit™ Binding

ReAct™ Binding

ActiveLift™ 19° Heel Lift

Anaconda™/Python™ Crampon System

Cobra Crampon/U-Grip heel traction

ActiveFLEX™ Binding

SoftTec Decking

Viper™ 2.0 Crampon & 3D-Curved Traction Rails

Sizes: 21W, 25W, 30W, 25, 30, 36”

Sizes: 21W, 25W, 25, 30, 36”

Sizes: 22W, 24, 28”

MEN’S

WOMEN’S

MEN’S

WOMEN’S

MEN’S

WOMEN’S

FRONTIER

XPLORE

FLEX ESC

Fit-Step™ Frame

FLEX Tail™

Rotating Toe Cord

Torsion Deck

180™EZ Binding

QuickPull Binding

Rotating Toe Cord – Rotation Limiter

Recreational Crampon

QuickFLEX™ binding

SoftTec Decking

3D-Curved Traction Rails

Sizes: 21W, 25W, 30W, 25, 30, 36”

Sizes: 21W, 25W, 25, 30”

Sizes: 22W, 24”

DAY HIKING

MEN’S

WOMEN’S

MEN’S

WOMEN’S

MEN’S

WOMEN’S

MEN’S

WOMEN’S

MEN’S

WOMEN’S

WILDERNESS

JOURNEY

FLEX QST

FLEX NRG

FLEX TRK

Fit-Step™ Frame

FLEX Tail™

Rotating Toe Cord – Rotation Limiter

Torsion Deck

ActiveLift™ 16° Heel Lift

Rotating Toe Cord – Rotation Limiter

Soft Strike™

Rotating Toe Cord – Rotation Limiter

180™Pro Binding

180™Tour Binding

ActiveLift™ 16° Heel Lift

Rotating Toe Cord – Rotation Limiter

ActiveLift™ 16° Heel Lift

Cobra Crampon System

Talon Crampon System

180™Pro Binding

QuickFLEX™ Binding

SoftTec Decking

3D-Curved Traction Rails

Sizes: 21W, 25W, 30W, 25, 30, 36”

Sizes: 21W, 25W, 25, 30, 36”

Sizes: 22W, 24”

KIDS

UNISEX

BOY’S

GIRL’S

BOY’S

GIRL’S

UNISEX

GLACIER

STORM

FLEX JR.

SNOWFLAKE

Designed for kids 10-15 years old or 80-150 lbs / 36-68 kg

Designed for kids 6-10 years old or 40-90 lbs / 18-41 kg

Designed for kids 3-6 years old or up to 50 lbs / 23 kg

21” Western Frame

19” Western Frame

17” FLEX Tail Deck

14” Molded Deck

QuickDraw Binding

QuickLock Binding

Easy 2-step Binding

Recommended shoe size: Jr. 3 – Men’s 10

Recommended shoe size: Jr. 11 – Men’s 6

Sticker Pack Included

Size: 21”

Size: 19”

Size: 17”

Size: 14”

CERT NO. SW-COC-000952

Printed in Canada using an FSC-certified 50% recycled, 25% post consumer waste, acid free paper and soybased inks 2012 ÂŠTubbs Snowshoes, all rights reserved. Tubbs SnowshoesÂŽ is a registered trademark of K-2 Corporation in the U.S. and or other countries worldwide. K-2 Corporation is a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH). QuickDraw, RCS Rigid Control System, Romp to Stomp, Storm, Talon, Tubbs TrailNet and Tubbscout are all registered trademarks of K-2 Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries worldwide.