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MSR Lightning Flash Snowshoe - Women's DO NOT USE
I can't find the weight recommendations on this page. For...
By sharon603628
Ranked #253 - Snowshoes
December 20, 2010
I can't find the weight recommendations on this page.
For 140 - 150 lbs - which is best, 22 in or 25 in?
And will the 22 in work for someone 150 lbs?
Thanks.
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By Jason Livingston
Ranked #2 - Snowshoes
December 20, 2010
The optimum length for you would be the 25 inch snowshoe. MSR recommends (depending on snow conditions), for anyone 120 to 200+ lbs, the 25 inch snowshoe. For 2010 MSR has developed the Lightning Tail which will work on the Flash and other 2010 Lightning snowshoes (will not work on models prior to 2010). This will allow you to extend the length of the Lightning Flash making it possible to use the smaller snowshoe if you aren't going to be in deeper snow (around 15 inches deep). If you think you will be walking in deep snow most of the time, then go for the 25s. However if you think you'll be on packed trails and snow around the 1 to 2 feet depth generally then the 22's with the optional tails would be the best option.
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Tech Specs:
- Frame Material:
- aluminum
- Binding Material:
- nylon
- Crampon Material:
- steel
- Deck Material:
- nylon
- Binding System:
- SpeedLock
- Snowboard Boot Compatible:
- no
- Snowshoe Weight:
- [25 in] 3 lb 1 oz
- Recommended User Weight:
- 110 - 210 lbs
- Recommended Use:
- flat to rolling terrain
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- limited lifetime
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