I just want to start to learn to snow shoe. I want to stay in the 200.00 dollar range and want womens designed product. I am 5ft tall, 100 ibls. Any suggestions? I will be mostly on flat terrain

These snowshoes are fantastic for many reasons and may be exactly what you are looking for. I've listed many reasons why below: -For one, they are light! In fact they are the lightest snowshoes that MSR makes and are arguably one of the lightest pair on the market for general snowshoeing. By using a lighter snowshoe, you will notice them on your feet far less and which also means they will be easier to use and much more maneuverable in deeper snow. -Two, Incredible Traction. The last thing you want to be doing is sliding all over the place, especially when hiking up moderate hills. These offer some of the best traction of any snowshoe on the market! -They are super durable which means they will last for many years. They are entirely made in the USA (Seattle, WA) with a lifetime warranty. -The new Speedlock binding is easy to set up (follow the instructions that come with the snowshoe). They require an initial adjustment and once this is done, you simply shove your foot at an angle into the the large loop, straighten your foot so to be parallel with the snowshoe, and then securing the back strap. It really doesn't get easier than this. The bindings are very secure (if properly adjusted) and very comfortable with no pressure points. Make sure to watch the video on this page to become familiar with how they work. Really what you want is to have fun while playing in the snow. I can't think of another pair that will offer as much enjoyment while snowshoeing as the MSR Lightning Flash. I would recommend the Women's size 22 for you. They are the narrowest (meaning easiest to walk in) snowshoe available and will give you all the float you will need for your weight. The last thing you want is too big of a snowshoe which makes it more difficult to hike around in. MSR has solved this problem by offering Tails for the 2010 Lightning series of snowshoes (they will not work with previous year Lightnings)! If you need a longer snowshoe for deeper snow, this tail will fit on the back of the Flash allowing for 5 inches more surface area which should give you the float you need. They are easy to put on and an exclusive feature of the MSR snowshoes. Hope this helps...