| 摘要 |
A plastic showshoe having a lengthwise center frame. The frame forms a semicircular opening to accommodate for the downward pivoting of the forward portion of the binding and boot. Integrated with and laterally extending on both sides of the lengthwise center frame is a weight distribution member having increased upward flexibility toward the edges. On each side of the frame it is independently flexible in order to stabilize the snowshoe in a horizontal position when stepping down, thereby supporting the balance of the snowshoer. The frame is positioned above the weight distribution member in front of and behind the binding and under the weight distribution member opposite the binding. Traction is provided by the portion of the frame positioned under the weight distribution member and by the metal cleat and numerous traction lugs on the underside of the weight distribution member. Snowshedding is facilitated by the smooth upper side of the weight distribution member, the snow plow shape of the frame forming the semicircular opening, by the inverted V-shape of the weight distribution member, by the increased inverted V-shape of the front portion of the weight distribution member and by the frame's position above the weight distribution member in front of and behind the binding. The snowshoe is provided with a full length binding having an adjustable boot centering heel support, a quick release device for safety and convenience and a heel lock down device.
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