Tubbs Couloir Snowshoes

USOutdoor.com

Winter trails and wild places are the basis for this new Series of women's specific snowshoes that fit their needs, desires and bodies. More than just downsized versions of theri men's backcountry collection, the women's Couloir Series fits the female body and feminine mindset technically and aesthetically.

Features:

• Asymmetric (L/R) binding for secure, fully integrated fir with Cinch Pull for ease of enrty/exit. Set and forget heel strap
• Couloir 21: 8 x 21", 4.2 lbs., 80-150 lbs.
• Couloir 25: 8 x 25", 4.6 lbs., 120-200 lbs.
• Couloir 30: 9 x 30", 5.1 lbs., 170-250 lbs.
• Durable, light 6000 Series women's tapered frame is biomechanically engineered with 'flat' nose to maximize flotation per sq. in. and ease of use by women with shorter stride lengths
• Energy efficient and effective, RII delivers shock absorbing lateral flex and side slope responsiveness for a natural foot position in all conditions
• Ergonomically streamlined tail for optimal medial clearance and stability
• Full step rotation allows the tail of the snowshoe to drop and the toe crampon to bit deeply
• Jagged tooth construcion improves grip on packed snow and ice
• New ActiveLift reduces calf fatigue and makes extended climbs easier and more efficient
• New Python heel crampon delivers 'weighted' traction
• Propriertary ArcTec Plus decking is puncture resistant to -40°F
• RII limits over rotation in steep pitches yet shreds snow off the tail to reduce discomfort and fatigue
• Stable base molded from a woman's boot last with patented Control Wing design, centers women's narrower heels. Dual pivot points in the smaller toe deliver a personalized fit
• Talon/Python Crampon system: compact, stainless steel teeth under the ball of the foot provide constant penetration in all types of terrain
• Women's specific binding provides a "3D fit" combination of control, support, and ease of use to custom fit any woman's hiking or climbing boot to size 11

Backcountry.com

Take a tour through the Wasatch Mountains on the lightweight Tubbs Women's Couloir Series Snowshoes. This durable snowshoe has a flat nose rise and tapered tail so you float above the legendary Utah powder and feel stable hiking the ridge. The Tubbs' Revolution Response pivot system allows lateral flex on uneven terrain and optimizes gait mechanics to reduce fatigue. Compact stainless steel teeth bite into snow and ice as you climb out of a canyon and drop into a valley on the Wasatch backside. A women's-specific 3D binding snugly fits your hiking and climbing boots up to size 11.

This description was also provided by: Dogfunk

Skis.com (2010)

When breaking trail is on your agenda be sure to grab your Couloir series snowshoes to help you get the job done. Designed to conquer any terrain, the Couloir series features the all new ultra aggressive Anaconda toe crampon, super tough ArcTec decking, and the comfortable and secure ActiveFit binding. Tubbs knows that efficiency matters on long backcountry treks, so the Couloir has been designed with the Momentum Superlite 6000 frame, a sleek tapered tail for optimal medial clearance, and the innovative RII Revolution Response pivot system for all-terrain responsiveness.

This description was also provided by: SummitOnline.com (2010)