Tubbs Women's Xplore Snowshoe Kit The innovative and biomechanical aluminum Fit-Step frame, designed with a slightly upturned, rounded tail, reduces muscular skeletal impact on hip, knee and ankle joints by 10%. Rotating Toe Cord design enables the tail of the snowshoe to drop and snow to shed off the tail, reducing cardio respiratory strain by 7%. An intuitive forefoot strap on the QuickPull binding cinches easily and unlocks with one buckle push. The pivoting toe stop allows speedy adjustment and Control Wings keep you heel aligned. Carbon steel toe and heel crampons feature front and rear braking teeth for a secure grip uphill, downhill and side hill in packed snow conditions.