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MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoe
I have never snowshoed before, but plan on starting this year...
By jmcclung1421762
Ranked #531 - Backcountry Snowboarding
October 16, 2009
I have never snowshoed before, but plan on starting this year because i just moved to Montana. I don't really know what snow conditions i will be in but i assume that there will be some deeper powder, which seems to be the only issue with these shoes. Never been through a winter here so not sure what to expect here, i plan to be mostly in the Beartooth-Absaroka mts and Yellowstone. From all the reviews ive read, in any conditions other than deep powder, these shoes are unrivaled. For now, i only want one pair of shoes. Im 6 ft 3 in and 225 lb with out gear. Are the 30's the right shoes for me?
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By jmcclung1421762
Ranked #531 - Backcountry Snowboarding
October 21, 2009
Thanks, i think ill get em.
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By adf2544038
Ranked #532 - Backcountry Snowboarding
October 19, 2009
I'm kind-of a big guy too and I've found the 30's to be the answer for me. In any condition you can only hope for maximum flotation from a snowshoe. I backpack too so I need to account for the weight of a winter-stuffed-backpack too.
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Tech Specs:
- Frame Material:
- Aerospace-grade aluminum
- Crampon Material:
- Hardened steel
- Deck Material:
- Urethane
- Binding System:
- 3 Strap step-on
- Recommended Weight:
- Less than 250lb
- Weight:
- [22] 3lb 10oz (1644g); [25] 3lb 12oz (1701g); [30] 4lb 4oz (1928g)
- Recommended Use:
- Hiking, backcountry trekking in show
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- United States
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