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Atlas 10 Series Snowshoe
so what's the word on whether or not atlas snowshoes kick...
By outofdoors
Ranked #498 - Snowshoes
December 7, 2008
so what's the word on whether or not atlas snowshoes kick snow up on the back of your legs/back as you walk. I've heard some people say it's really bad and they can't believe they are designed with the rubberband-like mechanism because they get wet from all the snow and some people say it's not bad at all. What's the deal?
View Details: Atlas 10 Series Snowshoe
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Benjamin Herndon
Ranked #169 - Snowshoes
December 26, 2008
My take is that it's better than some (ie. snowshoes with a urethane-coated webbing strap which causes a far greater springing action (example: Red Feather)). They aren't as good as those that have a pivot however (example: MSR Lightning). My experience has been that they will throw snow on your back a bit. This is does not bother me on shorter walks, but on long hikes my back ends up being completely soaked. I definitely feel this is one of Atlas' big disadvantages. I like more of a pivot system that allows the snow to slide of the back of the shoe as you walk.I have the Atlas 12s and have never had a problem with kicking snow. The biggest determinant is your personal gait though. My girlfriend does kick snow with here Atlas Elektras.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Frame Material:
- 6061 Aluminum V frame
- Binding Material:
- Coated nylon
- Crampon Material:
- Stainless Steel
- Deck Material:
- Nytex
- Binding System:
- Specifically molded right / left Wrapp Plus
- Snowboard Boot Compatible:
- No
- Recommended Weight:
- [25in] 120-200lb (54-90kg); [30in] 150-250lb (68-113kg); [35in] 180-300lb
- Weight:
- [25in] 3lb 14oz (1770g); [30in] 4lb 4oz (1970g); [35in] 4lb 8oz (2041g)
- Recommended Use:
- All-Terrain, from beginners to advanced
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- United States
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