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MSR Lightning Snowshoe
Looking at purchasing a pair i'm 5'6,165lb,mostly going...
By jcheeks3100038424
Ranked #613 - Snowshoes
December 25, 2008
Looking at purchasing a pair i'm 5'6,165lb,mostly going to walk trails we ride our dirtbikes on in the summer.What size do you recommended?Will be mostly powder.
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By Kevin Lockett
Ranked #199 - Snowshoes
March 2, 2009
get the 25" pair. Always think bigger snowshoe more surface area, more floatation. Base your fit on your body weight plus whatever gear. Figure clothing & a day pack at around 10-12 added lbs.If you're looking to do any off trail stuff, a larger shoe may be nice for the deep white stuff.I weigh 165 also and am 6'1. I would recommend a 30 inch minimum snowshoe for you for powder.
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Tech Specs:
- Frame Material:
- Aircraft-grade aluminum
- Binding Material:
- Rubber
- Crampon Material:
- Powder-coated steel
- Deck Material:
- Fiber-scrim reinforced urethane
- Binding System:
- 2 Strap step-in
- Recommended Weight:
- [22in] 100-175lb; [25in] 150-225lb
- Weight:
- [22in] 3lb (1361g); [25in] 3lb 3oz (1446g)
- Recommended Use:
- Snowshoeing on flat and rolling terrain
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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