TSL 418 Access Composite Snowshoes are expert-level snowshoes for people who do a serious amount of snow walking and need a superior level of performance.

A special feature of TSL 418 Access Snowshoes is the way pressure on the toes from forward movement when walking uphill or downhill is minimised by having the rear of the binding passing under the frame.

The Access binding enables you to put the snowshoe on quickly, precisely and comfortably and it is even able to remember the size of your walking shoe.

The eight crampons, set in a 6 + 2 configuration, comprise front teeth and grips under each foot to provide the maximum amount of traction.

Specification

• User weight: 80-180 lb (36-82 kg)
• Weight (pair): 4 lb (1.8 kg)

Features

• Deck:
• Hourglass shape allows for easier stride when walking
• Design 3D for maximum climbing and side-hill traction under foot
• Access binding:
• Size is adjusted with base plate by sliding rear part of binding forwards or backwards
• Front (TSL patent):
• This new binding system incorporates pre-tightening with two straps for quick fit to foot
• Second tightening mode with position-memory base plate will allow finer tightening adjustment and remeber for next use
• Rear:
• Tightening through ratchet system for secure and fast fit
• Sound and Shock Absorbing System (SSAS)
• Up & Down System (TSL patent):
• This new TSL patented Up insert equipped with Up & Down system reduces slope effects and significantly improves comfort while walking uphill or downhill
• Traction: TSL guarantees outstanding grip when walking on slopes uphill or downhill in all kinds of snow:
• Design 3D: Maximum climbing and side-hill traction under foot
• Front teeth for maximum traction on steep terrain
• 6 + 2 replaceable steel crampons
• Lateral teeth

Technology

• Hourglass shape: TSL snowshoes combine exemplary comfort with maximum performance in all snow types; hourglass shape lets you walk naturally and provides perfect grip
• Lateral Adjust: TSL patented Explore & Escape bindings offer greater comfort with their side adjustment system that will accept any width of shoe to give maximum foot surround
• Memory Lock System provides rapid, efficient tightening and memorizes front volume of shoe
• SSAS sound and shock absorbing system minimises noise
• Up & Down System reduces slope effect and considerably improves walking comfort. Going uphill, device lifts heel, relieves stress on calf and provides maximum traction for each step. Normal position: On flat, binding articulation lets you walk in comfortable and natural way. Downhill: Back of binding goes under deck in order to keep foot flat, preventing foot from jutting out at front of shoe