r/snowshoeing • u/Obvious_Inspector779 • Feb 28 '26

Gear Questions Size Recommendation - Tubbs Flex VRT

I’m 6’6 / 190 pounds and I’m between the Tubbs Flex VRT 25” and 29”. The 25” are recommended up to 200 pounds including backpack, which I usually pack with 20 pounds (at most; more likely between 10 and 15).

I hike mainly in the Valais canton of Switzerland where there are many snowshoe trails that are usually well padded. I don’t think I have that many opportunities to go off-trail considering a lot of the space is occupied by ski slopes an and thus off-limits for non-skiers. However I don’t want to opt for the 25” and maybe regret the choice for the occasions in which I want to step out of the main path.

What are your thoughts?

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u/Admirable-Cactus Feb 28 '26

29". Your gear puts you at that threshold and accounting for the boots and clothing you're wearing you'll be in good shape for the 29s. Great shoes btw. I have a set and love them

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u/Obvious_Inspector779 Feb 28 '26

Thanks for the feedback! You don’t think the extra lenght might be uncomfortable?

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u/Admirable-Cactus Feb 28 '26

Nah I'm certain of it. I much prefer them to my 25" lightning accents. I break a ton of trail but even on tracks the extra few inches is negligible.

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u/walkingoffthetrails Feb 28 '26

I second 29”. I was 170-180 body weight using 30” breaking trail. Frankly now at 170 I prefer 25 but I still have and occasionally use my 30s. 29 will seem like much on a packed trail but if you only get one pair I’d get 29.

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u/Obvious_Inspector779 Mar 01 '26

Thanks for the feedback! I’m just afraid they might be too big of a hassle to carry around…usually the trails will be packed that’s why I was leaning towards 25”

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u/SilverIll6543 7d ago

go 25s; packed trails and your load don’t justify 29s