Flux Snowshoe
Snowshoes increase the surface area of a hiker’s footprint to reduce the amount their feet sink into deep snow. This increased flotation provided by snowshoes allows hikers to more easily traverse snowy terrain.
Current solutions require hikers to walk with an awkward wide stance due to a lack of clearance between the side of the snowshoe and the hiker’s opposite leg. Through the application of an origami inspired kinematic structure the Flux Snowshoe shrinks away as a hiker lifts their foot to take a step.
The degree of snowshoe expansion is controllable to adapt to a variety of snow conditions ranging from flat for powdery snow, to folded for icy snow. Integrated crampons with quick release bindings complete the system.
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Designer
Eric BruntMedia
