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Redfeather Rainier 30 Snowshoes

Redfeather Rainier 30 Snowshoes

Item # 759899
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If your moniker is ''Rainier,'' you'd better have your crampons screwed on tight and be comfortable to boot. Yep, these do, on both counts!

  • Rainier's bindings keep you firmly in control and are easy to secure and undo
  • Cinch bindings are all about grip, comfort and tenacious traction; with one pull of the cammed straps the entire binding locks securely around feet
  • Large padded heel instep panel is cushioned for extra comfort when strapped down tight; it's snug but not suffocating
  • Integrated, bear-claw style crampons with a double row of aggressive, powdercoated stainless steel teeth offer superior climbing traction
  • Below the heel plate, a rear crampon provides exceptional lateral stability in the most difficult traversing conditions
  • Aluminum-tube, V-tail frames with unique elevated tails provide exceptional maneuverability in deep snow
  • Delta Live-Action hinges lift the tails of the shoes from the snow with every step for added mobility and speed
  • The hinges also provide extra lateral support and grip when traversing slopes

Made in USA.

Item 759899

Redfeather Rainier 30 Snowshoes Specs

Specification

Description

Suggested useTrail
Dimensions8 x 30 inches
Weight (pair)4 lbs. 3 oz.
Recommended loadUp to 220 pounds
Frame material6061aluminum
Deck materialPoly-vinyl laminate
Crampon materialPolymer/stainless steel
Instep cramponNo
Heel cramponYes
Lateral cramponNo
Heel liftNo

Redfeather Rainier 30 Snowshoes Customer Reviews

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Redfeather Rainier 30 Snowshoes
 
1.5

(based on 12 reviews)

8%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good traction (7)
  • Lightweight (5)

Cons

  • Break easily (8)
  • Fall off easily (5)
  • Difficult entry & exit (4)
  • Not effective (3)

Best Uses

  • Everyday (3)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Casual/ recreational (8)

Reviewed by 12 customers

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Jan

6

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Not the best choice

By snowpup

from Chicago, IL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Pros

  • Good Traction
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Difficult Entry & Exit
  • Fall Off Easily
  • Not Effective

Best Uses

  • Flat Terrain
  • Off Trail
  • Rolling Terrain
  • Steep Pitches

Comments about Redfeather Rainier 30 Snowshoes:

These look great and did well for short stretches. I'd like to encourage this Midwestern company, but the shoes slowed me a lot as the afternoon went on. The bindings have a detachable (not intentionally so) black plastic locking buckle that often (a) slipped, and (b)twice sailed off into the snow...causing some lost time looking for it since it's essential. The frequent repositioning and adjustment of the bindings (and yes, we read the instructions patiently) were a negative feature. My partner never had to touch her (Tubbs Venture 30) bindings once adjusted. Use was in moderate (8 inch)snow conditions with some steepish uphill/downhill segments on trails and in woods over a varied course of 3 miles. Re-engineer the plastic pop-off part and these could be really good shoes, but not a good buy as they are.

  • Sizing:
  • Feels true to size
  • Width:
  • Feels true to width

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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Jan

5

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Bummed

By buffman

from Coeur d Alene, ID

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Good Traction

Cons

  • Fall Off Easily
  • Not Effective

Best Uses

  • All Terrain

Comments about Redfeather Rainier 30 Snowshoes:

Within the first 30 minutes of use on groomed XC trails and deep powder, the bindings worked themselves loose several times and the final act was the binding broke when I tried to tighten them....I had to limp back to the lodge and call it quits.

  • Sizing:
  • Feels true to size
  • Width:
  • Feels true to width

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Jan

1

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Almost doesn't count in snowshoes either

By Burnism

from Cle Elum, Washington

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Good Traction
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Break Easily
  • Fall Off Easily
  • Not Effective

Best Uses

  • Flat Terrain
  • walking around your yard

Comments about Redfeather Rainier 30 Snowshoes:

These were a Christmas gift from my girlfriend who had her own (cheaper) pair of snowshoes, and we were both very excited to try them out after a recent heavy snow. However, not forty minutes into the outing - after having to stop repeatedly to re-tighten the bindings - the plastic binding broke. I hiked the remaining mile or so through deep snow with one snow shoe. Not recommended at any price.

  • Sizing:
  • Feels true to size
  • Width:
  • Feels true to width

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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Dec

29

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Stuck in the woods

By Xpaun67

from Eden Prairie, MN

About Me Getting Started

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Pros

  • Good Traction
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Break Easily
  • Difficult Entry & Exit
  • Fall Off Easily

Best Uses

  • Sitting in the snow

Comments about Redfeather Rainier 30 Snowshoes:

First time out the bindings felt loose so I tried to snug them up. The bindings eyelet SNAPPED! Good thing a friend had a bungie strap in her dads garage so we could still go out in the woods. That was until they kept sliding off and I didn't dare tighten the straps anymore. Besides that they looked nice but the new binding design made them really difficult to keep on.

  • Sizing:
  • Feels half size too big
  • Width:
  • Feels true to width

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Dec

26

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

easy first time out, but not durable

By Dr. Larry

from Blanchardville, Wisconsin

About Me Getting Started

Pros

  • Good Traction
  • Lightweight
  • Stable

Cons

  • Break Easily

Best Uses

  • All Terrain

Comments about Redfeather Rainier 30 Snowshoes:

First time on snowshoes, the product made it fun and easy to traverse both gentle and steep hills. Yet when I twisted my foot while climbing over a tree limb, the plastic base plate under the ball of my foot shattered in two. Would have expected it to be more durable. Now I'll spend tomorrow returning them instead of snowshoeing.

  • Sizing:
  • Feels true to size
  • Width:
  • Feels true to width

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Dec

26

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Returned broken

By Dynamited

from Hillsboro, OR

About Me Advanced

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Pros

    Cons

    • Break Easily

    Best Uses

      Comments about Redfeather Rainier 30 Snowshoes:

      The strap has a rivet that can wedge beneath the clamping lever and when pushed, breaks the clamp. I broke mine trying readjust the binding after walking only 50 yards.

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Dec

      14

      2007

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      1.0

      Amazingly Small Bindings

      By musguy

      from Oregon City, OR

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • No pros if no fit

      Cons

      • Difficult Entry & Exit

      Best Uses

      • Wall decoration

      Comments about Redfeather Rainier 30 Snowshoes:

      I was amazed when I got these snowshoes home that they would barely fit over my street shoes. There was no way they would even come close to fitting over my winter boots. Beware before you try these snowshoes.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels full size too small
      • Width:
      • Feels too narrow

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jan

      26

      2008

       
      2.0

      Don't tighten in the cold.

      By Pickeral Laker

      from Minnesota

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Good Traction

      Cons

      • Break Easily

      Best Uses

        Comments about Redfeather Rainier 30 Snowshoes:

        So many reviewers refer to breakage, and I add another to it--first time out. If there is a flaw we all are uncovering, either better directions for tightening the binding or a redesign are warrented. I hope to be able to return mine.
        I wanted to buy from a regional manufacturer--the frame seems fine--needs different bindings.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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        Jan

        14

        2008

         
        1.0

        HORRIBLE BINDING DESIGN

        By milanista

        from Gunnison, CO

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Pros

        • Float Well

        Cons

        • Break Easily
        • Difficult Entry & Exit
        • Fall Off Easily
        • Unstable

        Best Uses

        • None cuz they break

        Comments about Redfeather Rainier 30 Snowshoes:

        Im extremely dissapointed I bought these. never even got to take them on any full day treks by the time a buckle on each toe broke, along with one eyelet where the strap feeds through. I was simply trying to keep my boot tightly strapped in since it was coming loose every 20 yards when the bindings started falling apart. Had to walk back in my boots and gaitors in 3 ft. of snow. Thanks Redfeather.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels half size too big
        • Width:
        • Feels too wide

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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        Jan

        14

        2008

         
        4.0

        Just bought a second pair!

        By ndog

        from Racine, Wisconsin

        About Me Advanced

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Easy Entry & Exit
        • Good Traction
        • Lightweight
        • Stable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • All Terrain

          Comments about Redfeather Rainier 30 Snowshoes:

          The first pair I bought were a Christmas gift for my parents, my father has had surgery on both shoulders and the binding looked like it would be easy to use with his limited upper body mobility. The binding was easy for him to get in and out of (size 10.5 boot) and that is what appealed to me, especially that he is a casual user. I was actually surprised that he enjoys snowshoeing as much as he did--I credit that to the comfort and simplicity of the Ranier.

          Seeing my parents will only use these on relatively tame terrain I wanted to give them a go. I tend to be hard on my gear so after reading some of the reviews on the REI's website I wanted to see how the Ranier would hold up.

          I have since used them on varied terrain, steep climbs, deep snow, and hard pack. They worked great, and I had no breakage. I wear a NorthFace Snowkat men's 12.5 for snowshoeing and they fit perfect--MOST COMFORTABLE BINDING I've ever worn. I have also used Atlas, Yubba, Tubbs, and MSR and own an older pair of Redfeather shoes.

          I have since bought myself a pair of Raniers--regarding the breakage I talked to the staff at a local outdoor shop that sells Redfeather and they told me the plastic has been reformulated to a tougher material. I use my Raniers a couple times a week and have yet to see any problems.

          Too bad some of the other folks didn't like them as much as I did. I would definitely recommend Redfeather--plus I think they are the only snowshoes still made here in the good ole USA.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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