Award Winner - Outside Magazine Gear of the Year Award 2014Features of the Louis Garneau Black Everest 822 Snowshoe High-Performance Snowshoe for steep ascents and access to summits Polymer Molded Deck: Light, sturdy, and resistant at up to -40Adeg C V-Rail Crampons: Maximum traction uphill, traverse and downhill Simple BOA mechanism: User-friendly, winter proof and Lifetime Warranty. in. The best closure system on the marketin. Lifetime limited Warranty Edge Decking: Sharp edge on the frontal Area provides great Snow shedding U-Bar Technology: U-shaped profile reinforcing the deck structure Zero Boundary HCS front crampons and V-Rail: Absolute traction on any terrain and condition. Made from High carbon steel Free motion Pivot: Free foot rotation on axle for an efficient stride. The rotation controller prevents the Snowshoe from hitting the leg Contact harness system with EVA padding: 360-degree retention for optimal support on various terrain conditions Step-Up heel raiser: Reduces calf fatigue while Climbing Snow free Surface: Excellent Snow shedding from deck