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Atlas 10 Series Snowshoe
I'm a 5'10" man, around 200lbs; trying to get to...
By Peter Fitzgerald
Ranked #614 - Snowshoes
December 25, 2008
I'm a 5'10" man, around 200lbs; trying to get to 180lbs - hopefully the snowshoes will help. I'm looking at your Atlas 10 snowshoe. Given my size/weight (61 yrs old), would you recommend the 25in. or the 30in.
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By Eric McCammond
Ranked #11 - Snowshoes
January 13, 2009
I'd go with the 30 inch. I'm 180 lbs and they are a great length for me. They help you stay more lofty in the deep fluff than the 25s would.(Eric) I just thought I'd add a note on snowshoe length. I am 6'3" 180lbs and I use the 30" snowshoes. Hiking up Mount Odake in northern Japan, I noticed most of the Japanese hikers wearing 22"-25" snowshoes. I really noticed the difference coming down the steep descent. My descent was rather slow and awkward with the backs of my snowshoes catching on every step while they were prancing around like gazelles. I'm just saying that bigger is not necessarily better...especially on very steep terrain.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
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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