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I am a 5.5 ft women and weigh 125 lbs. Just bought the MSR Lightning...
By penny
Ranked #555 - Backcountry Snowboarding
December 22, 2010
I am a 5.5 ft women and weigh 125 lbs. Just bought the MSR Lightning Ascent 22s and wondering if I should of bought the EVO Ascent. I am not sure what the difference is other than the price.
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By Jason Livingston
Ranked #8 - Backcountry Snowboarding
December 22, 2010
There are advantages for the Lightning snowshoes and the Evo Snowshoes. However, the flagship shoes for MSR are the Lightning Ascents. They are lighter than the Evos, have better traction, are quieter, and (for the women's model) are narrower making them easier to walk in. The Evos main advantage is their durability (although the Lightnings are very solid). There are very few pieces of gear that are as bomber as the Evos. Both snowshoes are awesome, but the Lightnings are definitely a step up. And for 2010, you can add tails to the Lightnings making it equal to the Evos in that sense. Enjoy your new snowshoes and be confident that you made an excellent choice!
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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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