How To Install Snowshoe Bindings
It's not just the right pair of snowshoes that make for a great snowshoeing experience. It's also about the bindings.
For snowshoe enthusiasts, the bindings on their snowshoes make all the difference between a good experience and a great one.
Like other shoes, wooden snowshoes need to be bound firmly to your feet to stay on securely. If there isn't enough tension, bindings will fit poorly. Aside from being uncomfortable and clumsy, they can slide around, slip off and cause injury.
Each type of snowshoe binding must be installed differently, so there's no one-size-fits-all solution. At Northern Toboggan, we sell different types of bindings for you to choose from for fit and use preference.
Lampwick Bindings
Lampwick bindings require the most setup on each use, lacing the binding through the snowshoe to create a loop to hold your foot in place.
This video from Jackson Harren is a great walkthrough on how to install yours.
Super A Bindings
Super A bindings are fairly easy to install. Use the included belts to attach the stirrup to the snowshoe. From there, it's lace & go!
If you need help, this video gives a detailed step-by-step on how to install yours.
Modified H Bindings
This highly adjustable binding is easy to fit to your foot, but requires some time to get it just right.
We don't currently have a video for this binding type, but each binding comes with directions for installation.
Traditional Leather Snowshoe Bindings
This classic snowshoe binding option is made from natural leather. They stretch and conform to your foot shape and will require adjustment during use. Made by Lobo Leather, a local Ely company who specializes in leather items.
This video on our YouTube channel is a great tutorial for lacing these bindings.