Need help deciding on which size of Snowshoes to get?
This is one of the most frequent questions we hear at Bigfoot Snowshoes every year and there are very important factors to look at and they are the frame and weight.
Bigfoot Snowshoes have made it pretty simple to choose the right sized snowshoe frame by constructing them in six different sizes which are 19", 22", 25", 27", 30" and 34" frames. These sizes are designed to support the different weights of each snowshoer. As you will see below there is a great and easy to follow chart on Bigfootsnowshoes.com which allows you to easily pick off which weight catergory you are in and in turn which snowshoe size best fits you.
| Snowshoe Model | Size (Length x Width) & Weight (pair) | Your Weight * Including 10-15 pounds for gear. |
| Adventure Sport 19" | 19 inch x 8 inch, 4.2 lbs | 50-100 lbs |
| Adventure Sport 22" | 22 inch x 8 inch, 4.4 lbs | 80-130 lbs |
| Adventure Sport 25" | 25 inch x 8 inch, 4.6 lbs | 120-170 lbs |
| Adventure Sport 27" | 27 inch x 8 inch, 4.8 lbs | 150-200 lbs |
| Adventure Sport 30" | 30 inch x 9 inch, 5.0 lbs | 170-220 lbs |
| Adventure Sport 34" | 34 inch x 9 inch, 5.2 lbs | 200-300 lbs |
| Powder Pro 22" | 22 inch x 8 inch, 3.8 lbs | 80-130 lbs |
| Powder Pro 25" | 25 inch x 8 inch, 4.0 lbs | 120-170 lbs |
| Powder Pro 27" | 27 inch x 8 inch, 4.2 lbs | 150-200 lbs |
| Powder Pro 30" | 30 inch x 9 inch, 4.4 lbs | 170-220 lbs |
The one key thing to remember is do not take your weight only, you must factor in the weight of your clothing and gear as many times gear may weigh up to 30-40 lbs. With that being said the best way to look at it with all your gear what would be your total weight and that would be the best size to get.
There is a very popular saying at Bigfoot Snowshoes and that is, "it never hurts to move up a size only to move down one". What this means is as the snowshoe frame gets bigger it covers more surface area. If you are someone who just say for this story is 140 lbs with all your gear you should be looking at the Adventure 25" size. If you were for example going to move up to the Adventure 27" it would hurt you at all as a snowshoer as it will cover more surface area which will make you sink much less. If you were however to go with the 22" it may be easier to walk in as they are much shorter in length but since there is not as much surface area getting covered you will sink in the snow.
Snowshoes are a great way to have some fun in the snow and get a great workout in and what better way to get out there then to be properly equiped with Bigfoot Snowshoes. Of course if you wish to discuss this anymore or have any other snowshoe related questions you can always call Bigfoot Snowshoes at 877-888-7426 Toll free.
