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Langley, BC
Canada
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Posted - 10/05/2004 : 4:04 PM
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My son is a big potato and is too heavy for kids snowshoes. He'll be 8 yrs old next week and is around 90lb+, so am looking for the smallest adult-size snowshoes if anyone wants to sell 'em for a reasonable price . Unless anyone knows of kid snowshoes that go to this weight??
p.s. Just for the record, for all of you gasping in shock at his weight...he's not a big fatso, he's "husky" (hee hee). He is also in better shape than many kids his age. Even though he can squash me like a bug, he's my baby. Thank you and goodnight.
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New Westminster, BC
Canada
1138 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2004 : 4:24 PM
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Hee Hee
Buy him small adult shoes that is what I did for both my kids.
I go through enough shoes and ski boots each year without having to upgrade those too. I got mine at Sports Junkies last year for around $130 and they were rated for 150lbs small for my youngest and 210lbs large for my oldest. They were a no name brand made back east I don't know if they will have them this year but might be worth a call. Hope that helps.
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 double-double seeking, snow-chasing, short-cutting, vertical feet collector
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Calgary, alberta
Canada
670 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2004 : 4:32 PM
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Big kid! I know how you feel, my 3 boys were all big for their ages. Now that they are full grown, they are still bigger than average. My "baby" is turning 15 in a week, he is 6'5" weighs 210 and is a great defensive lineman in his first year of high school football, dare ya to call him husky to his face!
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Vancouver, BC
Canada
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Posted - 10/05/2004 : 8:25 PM
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Hi Calixto,
Perhaps surprising, but there is some good outdoor gear on e-bay. My 7 year old is the opposite (on the small side for his age), but I just picked up some snowboard boots for him on e-bay, $18 Cadn., and I don't have to pay shipping cause the guy is going to deliver them to Vancouver! I think that snowshoes would be a more common item so you may want to consider checking out postings on e-bay. |
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 Big pack hiker who sleeps with bears in tent and falls on slippery logs
Langley, BC
Canada
7647 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2004 : 9:27 PM
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| As the season gets closer, you might be able to find a pair at CMS. I know people often cringe when someone mentions them, but often they have a blowout of the lower model snowshoes or last years models. I find that the prices are similar to what you would pay at costco for a no-name brand. You'd get the atlas brand name - not sure whether that makes a difference or not. Just a thought.. |
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Langley, BC
Canada
1688 Posts |
Posted - 10/06/2004 : 07:45 AM
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Thanks for the input folks! Let the shopping begin!
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Langley, BC
Canada
1688 Posts |
Posted - 10/09/2004 : 07:48 AM
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Okay, I've been searching Ebay.
I'm just not sure what size I should get. I don't know Cali's exact weight, but he's somewhere between 90-95 I guess. So considering the pack and clothing weight he would carry, that means I should get him shoes for 80-150lb or 120-200? It seems that he will outgrow the 80-150lb pretty quick, but I'm wondering if the 120-200 will be too big? Measurement difference is four inches, if I'm reading the stats right. Is that a huge difference when you're 8 with short legs?
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Super botonist, hippie chick who cuddles thistles with glee
Langley, BC
Canada
1541 Posts |
Posted - 10/09/2004 : 09:30 AM
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| Have you looked at small women's ones? I think that would be his best bet, they'll be shorter than regular ones, easier for him to walk in. I think aim for about 130-150 lbs. By the time he weighs more, he will be taller and need longer snowshoes. |
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Langley, BC
Canada
1688 Posts |
Posted - 10/09/2004 : 10:35 AM
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Trailflower, Yes, I'm looking at Women's Tubb's 21 or 25. I think the 25's will last longer. I just want to make sure that they won't be too big for him right now. Kind of like when I bought his raingear. Big for him now so he'll grow into it, but not so big that he can't wear it comfortably now!
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Snowshoes for my baby
