Tubbs Quest, Frontier, Nomad

Review Date
March 19, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Jim(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Syracuse, NY, USA

Summary:
I have the Frontier and love them. If you tighten the bindings properly your foot is fairly secure. However cross trekking on a steep slope results in some twisting of your foot relative to the shoe but this happens in most shoes. The long straps should not be cut or you will lose the flexibility to wear them with larger shoes or share them with you big foot frieds. I simply tie the loose ends together and that works fine for me. Good value, simple sturdy design.

Similar Products Used:
None

Review Date
May 3, 2000

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Mike Boseth(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Sandpoint, Idaho

Summary:
I'm not into snowshoeing but I purchased the Tubbs Frontier to assist me in getting around our North Idaho ranch in the winter. I was surprised at the flimsy binding, but have not had any trouble with breakage. The Tubbs are a bit heavier than other snowshoes I have tried, but the price was right (around $50 purchased on the internet), they are small enough so as not to be cumbersome, and they provide enough floatation to allow me to do my chores in deep snow. I think they're a good value for the beginning, or less-than-serious snowshoer.

Customer Service:
I have not dealt with Tubbs customer service.

Similar Products Used:
None

Review Date
April 18, 2000

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: CJ(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer , from Bonney Lake, Washington

Summary:
I have a pair of these snowshoes and have been relatively happy with them. I do not like the binding system as well as others I have tried. I have had problems with them slipping so my foot is turned relative to the shoe. The crampons work well. They are bombproof, but heavy. However, for the price I paid, they have been a good deal.

Similar Products Used:
MSR Delni, Sherpa Claws

Review Date
March 20, 2000

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Kit Bonin(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from New York, NY, USA

Summary:
The Quest snow shoes are excellent for hard pack to fairly deep powder. The crampons really grab on hard steep ascents. They are small and light enough to carry around on your pack if your descent involves other forms of transportation. The straps are a little bothersome though because they are so long and require trimming and resealing to prevent fraying. They do however facilitate the use of larger ski boots.. If you're wearing hard mountaineering or AT ski boots your foot may become a bit uncentered after long treks. This however does not drastically affect the function of the shoes.

Review Date
February 3, 2000

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Mike(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Portland, OR

Summary:
Bought the frontier on the internet new, warranty and all for $40-- what a deal! Seen them elswhere for $100 or so. Pretty much bomb proof design. Not a huge amount of surface area so I pay the price in deep stuff, but that just makes sense. Definitely a good buy for someone wanting economy without losing quality. I haven't done anything too extreme, just day trips on generally broken trail but I am looking forward to some winter backpacking with them. Very happy thus far.

Customer Service:
no experience yet-- haven't had to deal with them, possibly a good sign.