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Superior traction, performance, and comfort for winter expeditions.

From MSR's most aggressive line comes the Lightning Ascent Snowshoe. When your backcountry adventure has you facing the most demanding conditions, the Lightning Ascent utilizes the latest generation of proprietary winter travel technology to help you get from A to B without any icy obstacles holding you back.
  • New Torsion2 crampons feature independently flexible split teeth that maintain continuous contact with the ground to better distribute forces on rugged terrain
  • Modular Flotation technology lets you quickly attach Lightning flotation tails (sold separately) to help bear extra weight or navigate extra-deep snow fields
  • PosiLock AT Binding System holds your foot securely in place for optimal energy transfer and reduced slipping even on steep terrain
  • 360 Traction frames offer edge-to-edge grip for navigating slippery terrain
  • Ergo Televator engages with simple flick of a pole to help reduce fatigue on steep inclines

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Carson Dunbar

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  • Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

I've had the same pair of lightning ascents for over five years. I've done countless miles of snowy trails in them but where they really shine are on the incline of a steep approach. The Televator heel powers you up even the steepest of grades while the multitude of grip teeth dig into even the hardest pack. Anyone looking for a lifetime pair of shoes look no further.

5 years STRONG

How well do the bindings on the MSR Lightning...

jrop343974

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How well do the bindings on the MSR Lightning Ascents work with ski boots? Are any tricks needed to keep the slippery surface of the boot tight with the shoe - particularly when climbing steep terrain?

Philo in SD

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In the past, I have added a coat of hair spray to rubber that I need to keep from slipping. It works well to add a tacky surface and is not permanent.

Carson Dunbar

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I've never had a problem with my boots slipping around on them.

5 5

Ondrej Hlavacek

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  • Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Easy walking in all terrain.

5 5

almortal

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  • Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

The general MSR snowshoe design which essential makes it a huge floating crampon is light-years better than the typical design. The Lightning Ascent is the gold standard Backcountry Guide Snowshoe. The televator is amazing, perfectly designed in its simplicity and how well it functions. It makes a world of difference. The bindings are amazing, with big mittens they are easy to adjust, and provide a solid complete connection. They are easy on easy off one handed, but they will stay secure all day. The binding adjustment is easy to tweak so it accommodates your unique stride perfectly. They are bombproof. Bombproof! The fact that the entire perimeter is a sheet of spikey metal crampon means you can maneuver in gnarly terrain far better, climbing over down trees or trudging through underbrush, or just going up icy terrain; all without worrying about bending dainty tubing. You can do stuff with these you just can't with others. Also, the MSR tails are awesome, so if you don't usually have deep snow or carry lots of gear you can size down, just get the tails for the occasions you need more surface area. The tails go on real easy and make a huge difference.
That said, you might not need this much. If you live somewhere flat you can just get the lightning flash, and if you live on varying terrain, but don't need the high performance bindings the lightning axis are just as good (the same minus the bindings)
If you don't anticipate much more than the occasional quick jaunt, or are new to snowshoes, the MSR Evo series share some of the great design elements are light and inexpensive.
If you were originally planing on spending $200 on snowshoes, spend a little more and get these, they make difficult terrain more pleasant, and they will far outlast any others on the market. These seriously deserve twenty stars. I know I won't have to replace them for a very long time, and I won't let my friends get anything else.

Karl Fournier

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Can you put snowboard boots inside?

almortal

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I have heard of people using ski boots in these, and my snow boots are about as big as snowboard boots with room to spare in the bindings, so I would image they'd fit fine.

Philo in SD

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Snowboarding boots work pretty well.