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Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.) vs Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (25 in.)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (25 in.) is cheaper at $104.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.) Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (25 in.)
US price $104.95
BrandTubbsChinook
Released
Frame length (in) 25 25
Recommended load capacity (lb) 120-200 (25 in.); >190 (29 in.) 90-130 (22 in.); 130-210 (25 in.); 180-250 (30 in.)
Binding type DynamicFit 2.0 BOA binding (EVA foam integrated with BOA Fit System) Dual freeze-resistant ratchet bindings with quick-release heel straps
Traction crampon design Viper 2.0 carbon steel toe crampon plus Traction Rails Freely-rotating heavy-duty aluminum toe crampons plus heel crampons
Heel lift (bar) Yes No
Deck frame material Flex Deck composite with Torsion Deck articulation and FLEX Tail Aluminum frame, UV-resistant polyethylene decking
Weight per pair (lb) 4.3
Terrain rating mountain rolling

Sources — Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.): tubbssnowshoes.com (verified 2026-08-11). Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (25 in.): hiltonstentcity.com (verified 2026-08-11).

What's the difference between the Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.) and Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (25 in.)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Recommended load capacity (lb): Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.) 120-200 (25 in.); >190 (29 in.) vs Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (25 in.) 90-130 (22 in.); 130-210 (25 in.); 180-250 (30 in.)
  • Binding type: Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.) DynamicFit 2.0 BOA binding (EVA foam integrated with BOA Fit System) vs Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (25 in.) Dual freeze-resistant ratchet bindings with quick-release heel straps
  • Traction crampon design: Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.) Viper 2.0 carbon steel toe crampon plus Traction Rails vs Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (25 in.) Freely-rotating heavy-duty aluminum toe crampons plus heel crampons
  • Heel lift (bar): Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.) true vs Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (25 in.) false
  • Deck frame material: Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.) Flex Deck composite with Torsion Deck articulation and FLEX Tail vs Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (25 in.) Aluminum frame, UV-resistant polyethylene decking
  • Terrain rating: Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.) mountain vs Chinook Trekker Snowshoes (25 in.) rolling

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