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MSR Evo Ascent Snowshoe
I'm not the smallest guy (6' 200-220 lbs depending on...
By Pat Palmer
Ranked #10 - Backcountry Snowboarding
December 16, 2010
I'm not the smallest guy (6' 200-220 lbs depending on season) I do a lot of hiking on the Blue Ridge. I'm looking to get into snowshoeing to widen my winter hiking options.
1) Are these the right choice for somone my size for wildly varying trail conditions and grades?
2) Are there any reccomended accessories besides flotation tails? I already have poles.
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By Pat Palmer
Ranked #10 - Backcountry Snowboarding
December 16, 2010
Looking over your suggestions, I'm most likely going with the Evo Ascent and tails. Besides the subtle feature differences, they come in red, which matches the red/black motif my gear has. Thanks for the advice and info!
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By Jason Livingston
Ranked #8 - Backcountry Snowboarding
December 16, 2010
My recommendations would be the Evo Ascent with Evo Tails, Evo Tour with Evo Tails or the MSR Lightning Series of snowshoes. For 2010, the Lightning now has the option of putting on a tail allowing for deeper snow access. Any one of these snowshoes will give you an excellent experience in the backcountry and will be one of the best winter gear investments you will make. If durability is paramount, I would recommend with the Evo series from MSR (the differences are really in the bindings which effects the cost of the snowshoe). Many of my friends are your size and use the Evo exclusively in Utah/Colorado where there can be exceptionally deep snow. By having the option of the tail, you get the best of both worlds...snowshoes that are actually fun to use and can accomodate the snow conditions.
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Tech Specs:
- Frame Material:
- plastic
- Binding System:
- (3 toe straps, 1 heel)
- Crampon Material:
- (side rails) stainless steel, (toe) stainless steel
- Deck Material:
- plastic
- Binding Material:
- plastic
- Snowshoe Weight:
- (size) [22 in ] 1810 g
- Recommended User Weight:
- (under) 250 lb
- Recommended Use:
- winter backcountry adventures over rugged, uneven terrain
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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