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CASANOVA'S Snowshoeing Guidelines
The Marketing Term "Snowshoeing" In The Industry Of Snowshoe Manufacturing, Typically Refers To A Recreational-Activity Focuses Around The Use Of Snowshoes.
The Original Snowshoe Invention Was Intended As A Simple Means For A Person To Move Over Snow With Less Stress, Difficulty And Energy Loss.
Today's Markets Are Saturated With Look-Alike Knock-Off Copies Of A Popular Seen Design In Catalogs, stores And Online. Many Times, The Knock-Off Models Will Present A Appealing Look, Or Fancy Sounding Gimmicky Gadgets And Features. Snowshoe Manufacturers Are Making Snowshoes For All Sorts Of Reasons And Purposes. The Knockoffs Are Typically Made And Then Sold To A Brand Marketing Company Or Retail Marketing Corporation, Both Having Their Private Labels, Names, And/Or Brands Put On. This Enables Higher Profits, By Removing The Huge cost Of Product Development, Manufacturing Costs And Customer Warranty Support. Many Times, These Types OF Products Are Inferior To Dedicated True Technology Developers Who Make What They Sell.
There Are Still A Few True Snowshoe Technology Developers That Design, Engineer, Test, Develop And Manufacturer Their Own Snowshoes. These Serious Makers, Typically Follow Their Own Classification And Technology Guidelines, That They May Be The Originator Of.
Considerations ----- Please Review The Technologies, And Models Showcased In Our Online Showcase. Start By Making A Checklist Of Your Own Expectations Of Use, The Area You Intend To Use A Pair, The Types Of Terrain You May Encounter, And The Movements Typically Made Or Perceived. Below Is A List Of Things To Consider And Identify As Part Of A Particular Planned Use For Your Intentions. Consider Making A List For Each Type Of Your Activities. We Offer Guidelines And Tips Throughout Our Online Showcase Catalog For Your Benefit And Ask In Return Your Loyally And Support By Giving Us Your Orders And Sharing In The Passions.
Classes, Grades ----- Many Snowshoes On The Market Today, Appear To Be Knock-Offs Made In China. "Toy Class"? Low Performance For Recreational Fun. Should Not Be Considered For Serious Demanding Applications, Conditions, Where Reliable Durable Performance Is Needed. The "Grade" Of A Product Refers To Its Level Of Durability And Functionality. A Recreational Snowshoe Can Be Had In A Low Grade Not Worth Our Money, Or Of Exceptional Grade, Which Could Last For Generations Of Users Within A Family. Our Online Showcase Contains Products Reviewed And Approved By Us, Which May Fit The Needs Of Particular Individuals. Low Grade Consumer Market Products Tend To Not Function Well And/Or Last Long. It Is Wiser And Cheaper To Enjoy The Experience And Buy A Good Quality Product Once, Than To Have Products Break And Loose the Moment, Waist Another Day And More Money spent Getting A Replacem3ent, Over And Over..... IT's Your Choice.
WILDERNESS
 | Unknown Changing Surface Conditions |
 | Unknown Changing Terrain |
 | Unknown Changing Obstacles |
 | Unknown Changing Snow & Ice Conditions |
FORZEN LAKES
 | Typically Predictable Conditions |
 | Relatively Flat Ice |
 | Snow Covered Ice |
 | Broken Protruding Ice Slabs |
 | Drifting Snow |
 | Frozen Covered Soft Snow |
TRIAL HIKING
 | Established Trails And Their Individual Conditions: Attended; Unattended; Groomed; Etc.. |
 | Typically Predictable Conditions |
 | Hard Packed Slippery Snow |
 | Possible Exposed Ice |
 | Possible And Obstacles |
 | Flat To Mild-Sloped Terrain |
General Considerations
 | Terrain Angle: Flat; Mild Angles; Changing Angles; High-Angles And Constant Slopes |
 | Snow Condition: Hard Packed And Slippery |
 | Snow Condition: Light Power-Like |
 | Snow Condition: Deep Light Power-Like |
 | Snow Condition: Frozen Surface, Soft Under |
 | Snow Condition: Ice And Snow |
 | Obstacles: Closely Positioned Trees, Rocks, Buildings, etc.. |
Purpose, Activity
 | Play, Fun |
 | Relaxing Walk, Simple Experiences |
 | Climbing Over Covered Snow/Ice Rocks, Logs, etc.. |
 | Walking: Majority Of Time Forwards |
 | Walking: Forwards, Backwards, Turning, Pivoting |
 | Running: General |
 | Walking With Extra Weight |
 | Constantly Moving In Random Directions; Working |
 | Mountaineering |
 | Mountain Climbing |
 | Hiking. |
 | Fitness Walk |
 | Fitness Running |
 | Daily Living Utility; Winter Living Necessity Utility |
 | Ice Fishing, Hunting, Carried Equipment, Forestry, Firewood Harvesting, etc. |
 | Tactical, Technical, Rescue Purpose |
 | Commercial Outdoor Workforce Utility |
 | Technical Wilderness Exploration; Emergency Wilderness Survival |
Attitude
 | Serious Technical |
 | Quality Casual |
 | Serious About Quality Fun Experiences |
Reliability
 | Can They Be Fixed In The Field? Technical |
 | Can They Be Fixed Easy And Fast In The Field? To What Extent? |
 | Strength |
 | Durability |
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CASANOVA APPROVED SELECTIONS ----- Please Understand, Not All Products Meet The Needs Of All Individuals. And Not All Products Are Made The Same, Perform The Same, And Are Worth Buying. Our Best Customers Are Wise And Informed. We Help You Make Your Best Informed Purchasing Decisions, By Presenting Prequalified Choices With In-Depth Information Enhanced By Our Vast Generations Of Experiences, Trusted Since 1930; Before And After Your Purchase. As A Family Business We Relate To Our Customers And Share The Passions.
CASANOVA'S TIP: Do Not Depend On, Or Rely On, Track/Trail Markers For Navigation. Once Out OF Site And In Very Remote Areas Of National Parks And Wilderness, The Chances Of Being Found Or Getting A Sense Of Direction Back To A Last Remembered Marker Are Very Low. Navigate By Map And Compass As The Fundamental Method.
CASANOVA'S TIP: Always Seek Out The Most Current Officially-Published Map, From The Trail Owners And/Or Maintainer. Also Have The Most Recent Government Published Topographical Map Available. Always Carry And Use Relevant Maps During Your Entire Venture; Tracking And Logging Your Progress. In The End, Maps Make For Great Framed Wall Accomplishment Displays, Trophies, And In The Case Of Any Emergency, Facilities Providing Vital Information To Enable Quick Location And Rescue Response; And Self Rescue.
CASANOVA'S TIP: Be Ready For Snow And Cold In Alpine (Highlands) Areas In All Seasons! Pack Backup Gloves, Cap, And Proper Clothing.
CASANOVA'S TIP: Sunburn Is A Frequent Occurrence Even In Winter.
CASANOVA'S ----- A Family Business, Dedicated To Sharing, Interests, Passions, And Our Market-Experienced-Skills In Researching And Finding Life's Better Products For You.
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