Oxtos Aluminum Snowshoes Ratchet Type Pro Plus OX-098 with Case

Oxtos aluminum snowshoes.
This is a model with a ratchet mechanism for easy attachment and detachment.
It has a flat shape without warping.
Used a few times, there are some minor scuffs, but no issues with use.

Includes original case and edge guards.

From the manufacturer's website:

[Materials]
Pipe / Aluminum alloy (#6061)
Claw / Aluminum alloy (#6061)
Claw screw / Stainless steel (#304)
Ratchet belt / Plastic
Deck belt/Center belt / Nylon, Achilles rubber sheet
Front lock belt / Nylon, Achilles rubber sheet
Heel lock belt / Nylon, Achilles rubber sheet

[Size]
Main unit / Length 43cm x Width 19cm (Free size)

[Average weight]
1.240g (for both feet)

[Color]
Silver

[Country of origin]
Pipe/Claw / Taiwan
Ratchet buckle/belt / South Korea
Deck belt/Center belt / Japan
Front lock belt / Japan
Heel lock belt / Japan
Assembly / Japan

The successor model to the long-selling Aluminum Snowshoes Ratchet Type, the Aluminum Snowshoes Ratchet Type Pro OX-097, adds front and heel lock functions, eliminating front and rear slippage for a more secure fit.

[Changes from previous model]
- Newly created molds at the same factory that produces the company's ice axes, with plating applied, evolving the pipe to reduce snow adhesion.
- Changed the claw material from stainless steel to aluminum alloy. For increased strength, it is molded as a single piece rather than two bonded parts. A second claw has also been added to prevent front and rear slippage.
- Eyelet holes have been added to the deck itself, and the ratchet fixing belt is now threaded through the deck instead of being wrapped around, reducing loosening and tape wear compared to the previous model.
- The holes on the front are designed to be wider and movable according to the width of the shoe, allowing for a secure hold on mountaineering boots of various widths. Belt loops have also been added to prevent the center belt from shifting left or right.
- Changes to the center belt.
- Two D-rings have been added to prevent the deck belt from opening.

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