Description of Easton Artica Backcountry Snowshoes

For the most serious winter enthusiasts, the Backcountry adds forged aerospace aluminum crampons and carbonfiber pivot rod for the lightweight-advantage in the world’s most advanced snowshoe.

Features:

• Comfort Contour Binding Pads - Padded sides provide a comfortable grip and controlled fit, that eliminate “hot” spots.
• Articulating Frame - Twists to absorb the stress normally transferred to the ankle, knee, and hip.
• Forged T7 7075 Aluminum Crampons - Lightweight pivoting toe claw extends your stride and digs in to improve traction and endurance.
• Energy Return Heel - Exclusive shock absorbing design keeps the heel aligned adding energy back into every step.
• E1-Decking - Lightweight material, resists abrasion and includes a non-slip traction texture.
• Aggressive Traction Crampon - Additional crampon located under heel for maximum traction in extreme conditions.
• Virtual Pivot-Point Traction Cam - Instantly adapts to slope angle and varying snow conditions. Articulates with the motion of your foot for increased traction and reduced strain.
• Carbon Fiber Pivot Rod - Lightweight, strong carbon fiber piviot rod.
• Split-Axis Forward Crampons - Dynamically adjusts with each step to add traction on steep inclines.
• T7 7075 Frame - Lightweight, high-strength Easton® aerospace alloy.
• Quick–Cinch Binding - ‘Pull & Go’ tightening allows for easy entry and exit. Adjustable heel strap customizes fit.
• 80% Recyclable