TSL UpDown Fit Grip snowshoes, dark grey

TSL UpDown Fit Grip snowshoes, 418, dark grey

These technical snowshoes are designed for moderately demanding hikes. They feature longitudinal rows of teeth for additional grip and are equipped with an up & down heel system, where the heel with the binding drops below the frame level during descent. This makes the descent much more natural and comfortable. You can pre-set the binding to your size, making every subsequent putting on really easy.

GRIP SERIES frame – a frame equipped with replaceable steel spikes and longitudinal rows of teeth.
BOA® FIT SYSTEM – In addition to ease of use, a major benefit of the BOA® system is the even distribution of load on the toe of the boot, preventing overloading of the upper central part of the boot toe.
COMFORT STRAP – the ankle strap is designed to optimize pressure on the instep and increase comfort and support while walking. This is the most secure toe attachment in the TSL snowshoe range.
Practical bag – the snowshoes are supplied with a textile bag, which is suitable for their transport, storage, and protects your other equipment from being cut by the spikes or teeth of the snowshoes.
4D – Three levels of contact with the snow ensure full functionality of the snowshoe regardless of the type of snow, and you will have confidence on traverses. On hard snow and ice, only the sharp spikes are in contact, but when walking on wind-packed snow, the molded cross-pieces also start to engage, and the snowshoes do not slip. In soft snow, the entire surface of the snowshoe, including the arched edge, engages, preventing sinking or slipping. During descent, the 4D design is comfortable because the heel drops below the level of the snowshoe frame, placing the foot at a more comfortable angle.
Front jaw – with every step, a front jaw with three stainless steel spikes extends at the toe, thanks to which you will not slip and will not waste energy unnecessarily.
Hourglass shape – thanks to the ergonomic shape, the snowshoes fit together when walking side-by-side, so it is not necessary to walk with a wide stance, and there is no risk of stepping on one snowshoe with the other.
Binding size adjustment with lock – is fast, secure, and prevents the binding from shifting while walking.
Binding width adjustment – allows the use of snowshoes with footwear of various widths or snowboard boots.
Tightening and releasing the ankle strap – can be done easily with one hand using a ratchet.
Pre-setting the ankle strap – is possible thanks to a lock, making putting them on fast and comfortable whether you use hiking or snowboard boots.
Noise damper – is located under the heel to eliminate unpleasant noise when stepping down.

Invest in snowshoes that will last you a really long time

You don't buy TSL snowshoes for 2 or 3 seasons, but for many demanding seasons. They are used in rental shops for 10 to 15 years! Their high durability lies in the quality of production, which takes place in the French Alps about an hour's drive from Chamonix. Production is in-house, and among other things, they also manufacture parts for the automotive industry or for aircraft manufacturers like AIRBUS.

Honest materials and local sustainable production and service

The plastic granulate comes from the Netherlands and is also used for the production of ski boots. Another guarantee of long service life is the availability of spare parts for 20 years. Every part of the snowshoe can be unscrewed and replaced. Nothing is molded, as that would complicate service. TSL snowshoes are assembled again in their own production facility in the city of Annecy, which is about 30 minutes away from the molding plant. Local employees work here in a friendly atmosphere, some for more than 20 years.

GRIP SERIES frame

The benefit of the GRIP SERIES frame is the varying depth of the spikes. The result is snowshoes with good grip on all types of snow. The frame is fitted with pure steel spikes, complemented by longitudinal rows of teeth.

UP & DOWN SYSTEM

For walking uphill, you can use a heel lift. In combination with the UP & DOWN SYSTEM, when walking downhill, the rear part of the snowshoe lifts above the heel of the boot, allowing you to step on your heels just like when walking downhill without snowshoes. The rear part of the snowshoe does not bend, making walking downhill much more comfortable and safer.

Sizes

• Size 418 - 57.5x21 cm, 960 g x2, 40-80 kg, size 35-44.
• Size 438 – 64x22.5 cm, 1030 g x2, 60-120 kg, size 38-46.