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Sturdy all-mountain snowshoes with more purchasing power than a billionaire playboy.

Along with MSR's quickly-becoming-legendary 360-degree traction system and easy-peasy SpeedLock Comfort bindings, the MSR Men's Lightning Axis Snowshoe features the Axis Gait Efficiency System. This system adjusts to your extra-wonky walk to make snowshoeing as natural as strolling down the beach.
  • Durable frame made from aircraft aluminum features 360-degree traction for supreme grip over challenging technical terrain
  • Pivot Crampon shares a rotating hinge with your binding to provide secure traction regardless of your foot position or the angle of terrain
  • Bilateral binding adjustment neutralizes variances in foot positions to give you the most natural-feeling stride possible
  • Glove-friendly SpeedLock binding adjustment system adjusts quickly and easily
  • The Ergo Televator heel lift system reduces calf fatigue, conserves energy, and improves traction on the steeps—the intuitive design engages in seconds with a simple flick of your pole
  • Optional Modular Flotation Tail allows you to custom-tailor your footprint size to match trail conditions—attach the connector piece when expecting powder, and leave it off for hardpack (sold separately)
  • Made in Seattle, USA

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5 5

mcorbs

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Great shoes, been hiking all over Utah's peaks with them.

4 5

MGlowBlue

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I've had these for going on two years and they've been my go-to shoe for all of my winter excursions. They work well on pretty steep ice/snow where crampons aren't necessarily warranted and equally well on flat terrain where all you're looking for is to stay above the snow. The SpeedLock binding is really convenient. Set the binding to your boots beforehand (2 minutes), then it is one less set of snap-in straps to put on with cold fingers at the trail head. The binding is basically the difference between these and the Lightning Ascents. A bit pricier and heavier than the Evo's, but worth it in my opinion.

Note: You'll definitely need the tails in really soft, deep powder otherwise you will essentially be post holing with bigger, more awkward feet. This is true for all snowshoes, though.

How durable is the "edge", it looks...

Tim Smith

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How durable is the "edge", it looks "plastic"?

Dean Whitehead

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Hey Tim, yeah its anodized aluminum, so it kinda looks plastic in the picture...

almortal

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The edge is bombproof. Far stronger than the standard aluminum tubing. I have the Lightning Ascents (same except for the binding) and have put them through treatment normal snowshoes wouldn't survive. It is like having a crampon all the way around.