elliptical snowshoe![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Snowshoe with rounded ends and no tail; it is made of synthetic materials and is easy to maneuver in wooded areas.
crampon system ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Metal points that are placed under the harness to improve traction on hard snow and ice.
deck ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Piece of synthetic fabric that is attached to the frame; it bears the snowshoer’s weight and prevents sinking into the snow.
aluminum frame ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
The frame of the snowshoe varies in length and width, depending on the expected use; lightweight and sturdy, the frame allows the snowshoer to glide over the snow.