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Minor correction: The ATLAS RACE snowshoes are even lighter than the ATLAS RUN snowshoes. Other than in weight, price, and a few small details, they are nearly identical.

Just get the atlas run snowshoes and they are for women or men and are the lightest, narrowest and most nimble and they are cheaper than buying a womens specific...

You could get away with it, but I would answer this question with a no for a couple of reasons:

1. Women's snowshoe bindings are designed for a woman's weight which on average tends to be lighter than men. In most cases they are scaled down in size and in some styles, durability.
When you are running you are putting more pressure and strain on the binding - running specific snowshoe designs take this into account.
2. Yes the Snowshoe (and it's tail) is narrower allowing for a more comfortable running stride, however so is the binding which means if you have a typical guys foot, this may not fit you in width and possibly in length.
3. Running snowshoes are designed with a stronger weight to strength ratio which means even if you could fit a woman's snowshoe, you may take the life out of it faster, needing more repairs and replacements earlier on...this may not be so economical in the long run.
4. A running snowshoe is more ergonomically designed for running despite it all (they are often much lighter and are shaped so that you don't smack your calves with the back of them)...I think it is worth the investment if you plan to do a lot of it saving yourself potential pains, problems and unnecessary repairs.

I hope this helps your decision process!

If a pair of Alpine Touring boots don't have existing Tech inserts, it is highly recommended not to modify the sole block to create inserts. The reason is that boots with Tech inserts are carefully designed to withstand the forces - otherwise, the whole system might fail and cause you serious injury. I don't think a retro-fit job is worth the risk. If you have any questions, feel free to Service Centre at 1-800-663-2667.

All the best!

As the previous two posts mention:
- the solid Dynafit toe and heel pieces are molded into the sole units of compatible boots DURING the injection process. It's virtually impossible to duplicate this on a completed boot without seriously compromising the integrity of the sole unit
- some manufacturers have successfully built interchangeable sole units with Dynafit fittings molded into them BUT these are designed, from the get go, to integrate mechanically (ie lock into the structure of the lower boot chassis). They aren't just held on with a few bolts (these just stabilise the sole units in place.
- Needless to say, failure of any homebrew fittings in a binding could cause serious injury

So, the short answer is, please don't try this.

Dynafit inserts are moulded into the sole at the toe of a boot. In addition, the heel insert is a hardened steel part that is screwed into the boot in a special pocket in the boot.

So no, you cannot retrofit Dynafit attachments into a boot. However, with the latest Dynafit boots available, I would highly suggest getting new boots!

Hi Sorry for the delay in anwering this question.
We used to carry a Pulk but I haven't been able to determine if we will again. We do have one in our rental department in some of our select stores.

A Canadian Pulk manufacturer option is:
http://www.buggaboobuggy.com/

Here is another site that has links to Pulk manufacturers/retailers.
http://www.skipulk.com/links.html

Good luck!

I have used a Norwegian made pulk for many many years. I bought it through a distributor in Montreal. Here is the link to the manufacturer in Norway. They might be able to help you find one in Canada.

http://www2.fjellpulken.no/index.php?lang=en

Not anymore.
Check out this website for a source out of Canada
http://www.snowshoestore.com/

No, we do not. The only spare bindings we carry are for some of the snowshoe models we currently sell.

no.

Sadly no. Try the Glencoe Club Pro shop if you can get a member to let you in as a guest, they have some nice ones. Also, the Calgary Curling Club or any other organization should be able to help.

Awesome question though.

The G3 Spitfire is a great ski. I bought them last year with Fritschi Eagle bindings. These skis are designed for back-country use but with all-mountain skiing in mind. So they do ski well on hard-pack and in variable snow conditions. But since they're designed for the backcountry, they will soften and become less responsive after a full season's use on the hard-pack at the resort. So I wouldn't recommend these skis if you're looking for a ski that you want to last for several seasons on the hard pack. But to answer your question, you can defintely mount downhill bindings on these skis and there won't be any negative effect on performance.

All the best!

Yes you can mount normal bindings onto touring skiis. The touring binding is lesser as far as stiffness and torsional rigiditty goes, so you will actually get better performance from a 12din binding on a touring ski. It should perform really well!

Good question. Unfortunately, we don't carry spare cross-country ski pole baskets. If you need more assistance, please phone the Service Centre at 1-800-663-2667. Cheers!

If you ask the warranty repair department, they usually have extra baskets if not there, I've seen them in the pole section of MEC.

I have experienced this effect myself and it seems to be more prevalent with lamps with a broader beam. Try any of the lamps with a narrower beam ie. spot light.

I have the same problem. Would a coloured light be better??? Was also thinking about strapping my head light to my sternum strap. But using the head band and those little red lights for a line of sight light, not body directional. It would also create less glare upon my GPS.

nope, check out http://marmot.com/

No we do not carry the Marmot line.

The after October 7 - this is the snowsports publish date on mec.ca

Most of the MEC retail stores will not the seasona changeover for Thanksgiving weekend.