My wife and I build our own snowshoes for us and the kids, grandkids, and now great grandkids. We use the Objibwa style which we feel is the best for northern Michigan forests. It is easy to get white ash for the frames because of the emerald ash borer killing so many of our beautiful trees. If anybody is interested in this great winter hobby, Gil Gilpatrick has a great “how to” book on the subject.