Crivit SN-1531 - Manual (Page 24)

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Environment
Especially during winter months when we
humans start to enjoy winter sports animals are
struggling in their search for food.
please keep in mind:
- avoid routes through forest reserves
and game reserves.
- Stay on marked routes and trails in
forests.
- Keep dogs on a leash, especially in
the forest, to protect wild animals.
- avoid the outskirts of forests and
snow free areas, as this may be an
area for wild animals.
disposal information
Please dispose of packaging and the product in
an environmentally friendly, sorted fashion!
Dispose of the product through an approved
waste management company or your muni-
cipality. Please follow the applicable current
regulations.
Care, Storage
Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaners or hard
bristled brushes, etc. to clean.
After use clean snowshoes with lukewarm water.
Allow to dry well before storing. Do not dry on
heaters!
Keep snowshoes in a cool and dry place, inside
the transport- and storage bag. Keep snowshoes
out of direct sunlight. Sunlight may make the
plastic brittle and fragile, or bleach it.
Stride techniques
Note
when using the step-by-step and duck-
step method the heel lift can make it
easier to walk on inclines. Simply flip
the heel lift up when needed. then on
level terrain flip it back down.
Step-by-Step (Normal gait) (Fig. E)
On level terrain, gentle slopes or uphills.
Simply take smooth parallel steps. The width
of the step is determined by the width of the
snowshoes.
duck Step (Fig. F)
This stride technique, similar to skating step in
skiing, used on inclines to prevent stepping on
your own feet. Firmly plant each step to ensure
the snowshoes grip securely.
Kick Step (Fig. g)
In kick-step you will be walking up steep inclines
perpendicular similar to a crab. Keep your body
straight. Plant each step firmly. Keep looking
directly at your goal (e.g. the top of the hill).
Line Step (Fig. H)
Use this technique to climb hills switchback style.
Place one foot in front of the other parallel to the
hill. To conserve energy the switchbacks can be
drawn out.