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Do snowshoes increase the pressure you exert on thr snow when you wear them?
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∙ 8y ago
They don't, snowshoes decrease pressure on the snow by distributing the pressure of the foot over a MUCH wider areaof the snow surface, reducing the chance of your breaking through the surface of the snow.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 13y agoSnowshoes can be extremely advantageous in deep or heavy snow. Making travel possible when otherwise not. They work by keeping you around the snow's surface and traversing obstacles which could be virtually impassable. If you need further information in regards to using snowshoes properly, please refer to the related link.
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∙ 16y agoThey spread the weight of your body over a larger area, therefore putting less stress, or pressure, on one certain area. Basically, it is less concentrated weight in one place.
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∙ 14y agoThey spread your weight over a larger area then just your feet
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∙ 13y agoTheir large size spreads out your weight, reducing the pounds per square inch of pressure you apply to the surface of the snow, making it less likely you will break through.
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∙ 10y agoNo.
It reduces pressure, that's the whole point of having them.
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∙ 10y agoNo. Snowshoes decrease the pressure by spreading weight over aa larger area.
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How do Eskimos travel on the snow?
Snowshoes, snowmobiles, walking
Do snow shoes increase or decrease a persons weight in deep snow?
They don't do anything to a person's weight. What they do is allow what weight there is to be spread over a greater area, which means that the pressure on the ground is lower. With less pressure, a person doesn't sink as far into the snow.
Why are snow shoes used for walking in really deep snow?
Snowshoes are often depicted as being similar to tennis-racquets. Their larger surface area - compared to regular boots - spreads out the wearer's weight over a greater area, putting less pressure on the snow. You can see how this works by putting a small stone (about two square inches in surface area) onto some fresh snow. The chances are that it will sink into the snow to some depth - pressing the snow more tightly as it goes down. If you put the same stone onto a piece of cardboard about four or five times the area of the stone - say about 3 inches by 3, and you will see that it doesn't sink as much, if it skins at all.The area of the snowshoe is about nine or ten times the area of the foot, so the weight of the wearer is spread over nine or ten times the area of the snow. The weight of a 200 pound man on snowshoes is distributed at about 20 pounds per foot area rather than 200 pounds per foot area of the same man without snowshoes.it helps because it has a large area so it will have small/less pressureBecause when you walk with just shoes there isn't as much surface area as snow shoes therefore you fall into it. But with snow shoes your bodyweight is spread out.Snow shoes work better in deep snow because they spread out your weight more evenly on the snow so your feet do not sink into the snow when you walk through it.
Is low pressure associated with snow?
no its not
How does Alaska deal with snow?
Alaska deals with snow quite well, thank you. Mainly by leaving it alone. If it is in the way (blocking a door, on the steps) it gets shoveled off. Major roads get plowed, side roads- it gets packed down and stays there. For most of the winter it is too cold for snow to melt, even with salt added to it. You learn to drive on snow, and sometimes use snow mobiles, skis or snowshoes.
Do snowshoes increase the amount of force you exert on the snow when you wear them?
Yes, but only by the weight of the snow shoes themselves. What snowshoes are for is to reduce pressure, not total force.
What is one invention made by the subarctic Indians?
Snowshoes. to travel over soft deep snow, they would use bear paw shaped snowshoes. Long narrow snowshoes were used to travel on hard frozen snow.
How do Eskimos travel on the snow?
Snowshoes, snowmobiles, walking
Are crampons necessary to climb Mt Adams or can you use snowshoes?
Use crampons. The snow is too hard for snowshoes.
How are snowshoes used for today?
For walking in snow or home decoration.
What people wear to walk on top of snow?
If you're talking about the Iditarod Race, then the ''Mushers'' would wear snowshoes.
How does using snow skis or snow shoes enable a person to ski or walk on soft snow?
Skis and snowshoes spread a person's weight out so that they do not sink.
Where do you get snowshoes in Pokemon platinum?
Snowshoes are not an item available in any Pokemon game (That i know of) When you are in snow, the speed at which you walk is always kept that slow, you cannot change it, it is just the game.
What transportation did the Eastern Woodlands tribes use to travel?
canoes,snowshoes and walking. snowshoes in winter 4 snow walking in the summer canoes 4 travelling across water
What advantages do snow shoes have?
Snowshoes help you not sink too deeply in the snow, and it helps hunters run faster than large animals pushing through the snow.
What is the answer to this riddle thank to them you aren't afraid of frost and your feet don't get cold when you walk on the snow?
Snowshoes
Why do people wear snowshoes?
So as not to sink so far in the deep snow, while walking
