Snowshoe Repair

[Mr Conservation]

Was out snowshoeing last week with my old wooden / web snowshoes.

Furthest distance from the parking lot I broke a binding, but was able to McGyver it back together for the trip out.

Upon closer inspection when back at the truck I noticed that some of the webbing is broke.

Anyone know of a place in Alberta or B.C. where they could be sent to be repaired or completely re-webbed ??

I don't mind the new technology, but my old wooden snowshoes get me anywhere I need to go.

Thanks for any suggestions

Mr Conservation

[mudbug]

I'd ask a shoemaker or a saddle maker for who might be able to repair them they might be able to help

[Bushleague]

Originally Posted by Mr Conservation

Was out snowshoeing last week with my old wooden / web snowshoes.

Furthest distance from the parking lot I broke a binding, but was able to McGyver it back together for the trip out.

Upon closer inspection when back at the truck I noticed that some of the webbing is broke.

Anyone know of a place in Alberta or B.C. where they could be sent to be repaired or completely re-webbed ??

I don't mind the new technology, but my old wooden snowshoes get me anywhere I need to go.

Thanks for any suggestions

Mr Conservation

Pretty sure Faber sells repair kits if you are so inclined as to tackle it yourself. Its not something I've tried, but as hard as I am on snowshoes its something I would probably learn to do if I bought a pair of traditional shoes. Understand your sentiments on the traditional shoes, I love them, but part of the allure of snowshoes, to me, is that they can be used to travel through areas where there is often a high probability of traditional shoes sustaining damage.

[DougC]

Search the classifieds on the flyfishcalgary forum. There was a guy looking for old snowshoes to repair as a hobby a little while back. He can probably help you out.

[omega50]

Watching with interest as I have a damaged Snowshoe that has a broken slat directly under the ball of one foot.
They have been relegated to wall hanger status for the last 20 years

[Rumtan]

Omega50 I have a pair of snowshoes with no boot harness(for lack of not knowing the correct terminology) but the cat gut and frame are perfect. Yours for the taking.

[Redfrog]

I have a pair of old bear paw snowshoes that haven't been used for many years. Had some good hunts with these shoes.
I did a repair job on the mesh about 40 years ago. still looks good. I had a hide for a moose quarter and I strippped the hair off and fleshed it. I dried it thinking I may use it someday. It was as hard as 'billy be dammed'. after it dried.
I cut some lacings from it with tin snips and soaked them in warm water to soften. Did my rewebbing and when it dried, I varnished the lacing.

i've been thinking about selling them as I never use them, but with the new high teck stuff on the market, they wouldn't be worth a lot except to me.

[GWC]

Originally Posted by Rumtan

Omega50 I have a pair of snowshoes with no boot harness(for lack of not knowing the correct terminology) but the cat gut and frame are perfect. Yours for the taking.

...In the old days I used 1" cotton lamp wick for harness material. Very easy to work with and extremely serviceable. Lamp wick available in camping supply stores or maybe Crown Surplus in Calgary.

[omega50]

Originally Posted by Rumtan

Omega50 I have a pair of snowshoes with no boot harness(for lack of not knowing the correct terminology) but the cat gut and frame are perfect. Yours for the taking.

I do appreciate the offer, but my interest is in restoring some of the vestiges of my youth to pass down to my sons.

I got those shoes about the same time my cherry was popped

Early 70's

Lots of memories in that old catgut

[Puma]

Originally Posted by Rumtan

Omega50 I have a pair of snowshoes with no boot harness(for lack of not knowing the correct terminology) but the cat gut and frame are perfect. Yours for the taking.

Ordered mine from faber in Quebec. (Bindings) I think MEC has some as well.

[abenaki-warrior]

RAQUETTES GV
605, rue Chef-Stanislas-Koska
Wendake (Québec)
G0A 4V0 Canada

Téléphone : 418-842-0321
Sans frais au Canada : 1-866-445-7463
Télécopieur : 418-842-2003
info@gvsnowshoes.com

They rebuilt the center part of my snowshoes for 70.00$
I qorked with a guy that traveled from Odanak to Wendake and he took with him. They did a verry good job.

[Chuck_Wagon]

https://www.fabersnowshoes.com/snows...ies/repair-kit

[Mr Conservation]

Thanks for all the suggestions, and to the member who sent me a PM.

As I currently have quite a bit of time on my hands, I have ordered a repair kit, and will attempt to make the repairs myself.

Like the idea of the satisfaction I will get if I can do the job myself.

Mr Conservation

[AndrewM]

An old thread but wondering same questions. Anyone local repair or relace traditional snow shoes?

[JULIUS]

Mr. conservation, please post pics and let us know how the repair goes. I love traditional shoes as well .I re varnish every year and so far ( touch wood ) no real problems but my luck will run out sooner or later. Or maybe I will just get too damm old lol.

[AndrewM]

Originally Posted by JULIUS

Mr. conservation, please post pics and let us know how the repair goes. I love traditional shoes as well .I re varnish every year and so far ( touch wood ) no real problems but my luck will run out sooner or later. Or maybe I will just get too damm old lol.

It was from 2016 so hopefully repaired by now! The link provided still sells the equipment to do the repair.

[Puma]

Originally Posted by GWC

...In the old days I used 1" cotton lamp wick for harness material. Very easy to work with and extremely serviceable. Lamp wick available in camping supply stores or maybe Crown Surplus in Calgary.

Only if .511 or LuLuLemon now makes lamp wick....