It's August, so on what will be one of the hottest days of the year in the northern hemisphere, we thought it was time to start planning ahead for the next polar vortex, where you might want to take advantage of the latest innovations for snowbound personal mobility: collapsible snowshoes!
Flux Snowshoe from Eric Brunt on Vimeo.
The Flux Snowshoe is designed to fully expand to distribute your weight over its maximum surface area when you step down on it, but to shrink back to its smallest dimensions when you lift your foot, making it possible to walk more normally while wearing snowshoes - something you can't do with the traditional variety!
Otherwise, this is the funky skating motion you'll need to learn:
And if it's an emergency, here's what you need to know to make your own pair if you've been stranded out in the snowy woods:
HT: Core77
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