Tubbs vs. Atlas

“Any opinions out there from the oh so wise folks of TT?”

“A plane ticket to, say, Miami?”

“Hey rosey...
I never recieved your check after waiting a month or so, so I sold that 10' piece of tyvek to someone else.”

“I'd rate them fairly equal in most respects. My advice would be to look at the bindings and pick the one with the most comfortable/convenient binding based on your personal pref.”

“I kid! I kid! I'm a kidder...

I've rented SSs on two occasions.

Wouldn't ch'kno! One pair Tubbs, the other Atlas. One pair in Rondaks (Adder), the other in Whites (Hampshire, New).

One pair was foots down much more betterer than the other - by miles! (or feet at least). Forget which, though :(


Kidder! :)”

“You HAVE NOT RENTED ME, gojo!!!!
Liar Liar pants on fire!”

“I have Atlas and the one thing that bugs me about them is the slot under the heel crampons.

This slot catches stuff and is a pain - nothing major however.

Another thing, Atlas snowshoes are now made in China. I discovered this yeaterday on the Mountain Equipment Co-op site (www.mec.ca).

Now I love China, but I'm not crazy about high end companies getting their stuff made cheaper there and still charging the same top dollar as companies (Tubbs) that make their stuff here.

Wait a minute, better check where Tubbs are made.”

“I've only used Atlas and MSRs. I liked the MSR Denali Classics, but they seemed pretty noisy. I decided to purchase Atlas 1030s based on the kind of snow I usually find in the Cascades, and have been really happy with them. Actually got them for $99 at REI at the end of last season; their sale price now is $139 (regularly $189).”

“I can't believe the opinions being expressed on this thread are only from people that use and know snowshoes.

Oh!!!!! Where's the dang TT of unfounded opinions I know and love?!?!”

“I like the bindings on my Atlas but have no Tubbs point of reference”

“Hi Rosey:
I have both Tubbs & Denali's, I always take my Denali's, I think they're far better shoes. I really like the additional traction they have over "conventional" shoes, whether they be Tubbs OR Atlas!

If you want a deal on a barely-used pair of Tubbs, let me know!”

“Thanks for the responses, everyone.

SS: Sorry about that. You were good for waiting. I flaked. Lo siento.

Everyone's input is much appreciated. I have used MSR Denalis and Atlas 1030s a few times each, but that's it. Haven't heard much about Tubbs and rarely see them on the trail. My experience was that I found the Atlas to just be a lot more comfortable/stable than the MSRs, I think in large part due the frameless binding on the MSRs vs. Atlas' quite substantial binding. I also like how the Atlas do spring back on a step vs. the MSRs which just sort of hang and provide more of an opportunity to bust your ass by catching that tail when doing a sharp turn, stepping over a log, etc.

I do like the look of the new MSR Evos and the binding looks beefier, but the weight's about the same as the Atlas 10 series and the cost is more. Plus, I think you have to buy the tail extension to get the kind of float I would need for shoeing with a pack.

Summary: Bought Atlas 10-series for me and mrs. from REI for $140 a pop. I am sorry to hear they are made in China, however.”

“We seen to have two thread going here.

My new pair of Tubbs were made in China. I didn't know till I opened the box. My expectations for quality dropped at that moment.”
Bateauxdriver
3:35:06 PM
2/07/07”

“Sadly, I believe Tubbs and Atlas are now owned by K2. So I would expect that both are made in the same factory in China. :(

I like both and you probably be happy with the Atlas. The MSR's seem to work good with the tail but they are way too noisy for me.

The tail drops on my Tubbs too and while it can be a pain sometimes, I like it for steep climbing where the nose of the shoe doesn't dig in before the crampon.”

“I have Tubbs. Been on them just twice. Hey, where do they say where they're made???”

“I got the Atlas 1035's for my big arse. I was just outside wearing them in the second snow we've gotten. It wasn't deep enough to have an opinion about them, but I got my feet in the bindings easily enough. I had a tough time getting the heel strap loose with numb fingers, but after going inside and looking at them, I think I'll be fine the next time.
last edited: 2/07/07 11:29:17 PM”

“Rosey, I've had a pair of Atlas' for years and years. They rock. You and the Mrs. enjoy your shoes.”

“Thanks, BD, you've given me great beta.

From now on it's Faber or GV for me. They both make great snowshoes.

www.fabersnowshoes.com

www.gvsnowshoes.com

Doug
last edited: 2/08/07 8:17:00 AM”

“tubbs used to be made in Stowe Vermont. Went by the factory one time tried to get a tour but they were closed.

I use Atlas 1030's and they have worked great. Nice traction easy bindings. Just wish they were lighter, 4lbs plus on top of my plastic boots makes like 5lbs per foot. Man tha gets heavy after a while.”

“Weight of the snowshoe hasn't been much of a concern for me. I figure if I can lug 50 lbs. around on my back during the summer, I can handle a daypack and a couple extra pounds on each foot for the fun of snowshoeing.”

“Funny, I was just reading an article in Snowshoe Magazine about American-made vs. Chinese-made. It turns out Redfeather and MSR are the only major brands that still make their shoes here. Tubbs bought Atlas a few years back, then K2 bought Tubbs and moved manufacturing to China.

Read more here:
http://www.snowshoemag.com/view_content.cfm?content_id=143”

“Wow. Amazing. I hope the quality hasn't plummeted during all the stock swapping. Gremlin, I would bet the Cannucks know their snowshoes. Do you keep them next to your bed like your slippers?”

“Leaning on the wall in my living room - with my skis - like art.”

“I like my Canuck-made snowshoes.

We might even get some snow in The Adirondacks next week!”