The Faber manufacturing company produces traditional snowshoes with wooden frames and modern snowshoes with aluminum frames. These two types of snowshoes have different bindings. The bindings also vary between different models of traditional snowshoes and different models of modern snowshoes. Keep certain basic steps in mind when adjusting the bindings on any Faber snowshoe.
Modern Snowshoes
Step 1
Place the snowshoes on the ground. Determine which snowshoe belongs on the left foot and which foot belongs on the right foot by locating the buckles. The buckles appear on the outside of each snowshoe. The left snowshoe's buckles should be on the left side, and the right snowshoe's buckles should be on the right side.
Step 2
Place your feet in the snowshoes and push the toes of your boots all the way forward in the shows.
Step 3
Pull the top straps over your feet and feed them into the buckles on the outside. Pull them tight and close the strap clips to lock them in place.
Step 4
Pull the heel straps behind your heels and feed them into the heel buckles on the outside. Pull the straps tight and close the strap clips to lock them in place.
Step 5
Stand up and take a few steps in the snowshoes. Tighten the straps if you feel your feet sliding around at all in the snowshoes.
Traditional Snowshoes
Step 1
Fasten your bindings to the wood-frame snowshoe according to the instruction manual that came with your bindings. You can attach most Faber bindings to the snowshoes' rubber lacing with knots. Center the bindings on the shoes.
Step 2
Place your feet in the snowshoes and fasten the laces tightly. Traditional snowshoe laces resemble the laces on athletic shoes. Knot the laces twice for added security.
Step 3
Pull the heel strap tight and place it in the buckle or strap holder to secure it in place.
Step 4
Stand up and take a few steps in the snowshoes. Tighten the laces if you feel your feet sliding around at all in the snowshoes.
Tips and Warnings
- Practice putting on your snowshoes indoors or in a warm place so that you can do it quickly outside. If you can't adjust the bindings with your mittens or gloves on, you will want to be able to adjust them as quickly as possible to avoid prolonged exposure of your fingers to the cold air. Carry a walking stick or ski poles to use for support when snowshoeing.
- Snowshoeing has inherent risks. Dress appropriately for the weather and check the forecast before heading out.
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