How to Attach Faber Snowshoe Bindings

Faber manufactures traditional and modern snowshoes. Both types operate on the same basic principles of weight distribution over a large area, but the construction materials are different. The traditional models use a wood frame with rawhide lacing and the modern models use an aluminum frame with a treated plastic decking material. Modern shoes have aggressive metal crampons and traditional shoes do not use any crampons. Faber also makes hybrid model snowshoes with a white-ash wood frame, co-polymer decking and metal crampons.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Traditional Bindings

Things You’ll Need:

Snowshoes
Boots

Step 1

Set the snowshoe on level ground with the heel buckle on the outside. Step into the binding and place your foot as far forward as possible.

Step 2

Cinch the laces by pulling in an upward motion and tie the laces in the same manner as shoe laces. Use a double knot to prevent the laces from coming loose.

Step 3

Connect the heel buckle and cinch the heel strap as tight as possible. Place the excess strap in the strap holder.

Modern Snowshoes

Step 1

Place the snowshoes on flat ground with the heel buckle in the outside position. Step into the snowshoe and push your foot into the foremost position. The toe of your boot should fill the toe box straps.

Step 2

Ratchet the two binding straps over the top of your boot until both are tight. Ratchet the heel strap until it is tight against your boot.

Step 3

Walk a short distance to test the snowshoes. Tighten again if the shoes are loose and continue walking.

Tips & Warnings

Adjust snowshoes regularly on long hikes. Find flat stable ground and make small adjustments to ensure the bindings are tight.

Snowshoes without crampons should be used carefully on slippery surfaces and steep slopes.

Article Written By Zach Lazzari

Zach Lazzari is an outdoor writing specialist. He has experience in website writing as well as standard newspaper writing. He wrote an outdoor column for the Silver World in Lake City, Colo., and articles for Colorado-mountain-adventure.com. Lazzari is currently completing his bachelor's degree online through Arizona State University and lives in southwest Montana.

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