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I'm looking into buying snowshoes for backcountry trekking...

By Ranked #404 - Backcountry Snowboarding March 15, 2011

I'm looking into buying snowshoes for backcountry trekking in winter with a snowboard, and this one received best in test in a magazine.

I am 186cm tall (610ft), weighing 86kg (189pounds). Will be carrying a normal day backpack with shovel, extra clothes etc., and of course a snowboard on the back. And I am wondering how big of a snowshoe I should buy, 22inch, 25inch or 30inch?

Also a friend of mine is looking to buy, he is 193cm tall, weighing 99kg (218pounds).

Any recommendations?

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By Ranked #124 - Backcountry Snowboarding March 15, 2011

Your friend will want the 30" for sure. You could likely get by with the 25" Weight recos are under specs on the MSR site: http://cascadedesigns.com/msr/snowshoes/ascent/lightning-ascent/product Better yet - invest in a splitboard!

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Tech Specs:

Binding System:
, 
Crampon Material:
, 
Deck Material:
urethane 
Snowshoe Weight:
(pair) 3 lb 12 oz, (pair) 3 lb 14 oz, (pair) 4 oz 8 oz 
Recommended User Weight:
[250 lb] 
Recommended Use:
winter backcountry adventures over rugged, uneven terrain 
Manufacturer Warranty:
lifetime 

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