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Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.)
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Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.) vs Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes (25 in.)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes (25 in.) is cheaper at $49.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes (25 in.)
$49.99
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| Spec | Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.) | Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes (25 in.) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $49.99 |
| Brand | Tubbs | Retrospec |
| Released | — | — |
| Frame length (in) | 25 | 25 |
| Recommended load capacity (lb) | 120-200 (25 in.); >190 (29 in.) | 80-120 (21 in.); 110-160 (25 in.); 160-210 (30 in.) |
| Binding type | DynamicFit 2.0 BOA binding (EVA foam integrated with BOA Fit System) | Double-ratchet binding |
| Traction crampon design | Viper 2.0 carbon steel toe crampon plus Traction Rails | — |
| Heel lift (bar) | Yes | Yes |
| Deck frame material | Flex Deck composite with Torsion Deck articulation and FLEX Tail | Aluminum alloy frame, polyethylene deck |
| Weight per pair (lb) | — | 4.2 |
| Terrain rating | mountain | rolling |
Sources — Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.): tubbssnowshoes.com (verified 2026-08-11). Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes (25 in.): retrospec.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.) and Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes (25 in.)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 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 Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes (25 in.) 80-120 (21 in.); 110-160 (25 in.); 160-210 (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 Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes (25 in.) Double-ratchet binding
- Deck frame material: Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.) Flex Deck composite with Torsion Deck articulation and FLEX Tail vs Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes (25 in.) Aluminum alloy frame, polyethylene deck
- Terrain rating: Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.) mountain vs Retrospec Drifter Snowshoes (25 in.) rolling