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Atlas 10 Series Snowshoe
I am usually a skier, however, after a tumble last week I have...
By Zena Lawton
Ranked #623 - Snowshoes
December 30, 2008
I am usually a skier, however, after a tumble last week I have damaged knee ligaments. As soon as my doctor says I can get out and about again I want to try snowshoes (I will use them mainly to get up the sides of pistes to watch my kids race). I am 5'3' and 120lbs and the reviews on these snowshoes looked interesting. For people with knee problems is there any binding system (fixed/pivot) better than another? I thought I'd need a hiking snowshoe for ladies. Is this the one?
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By Benjamin Herndon
Ranked #9 - Snowshoes
January 6, 2009
Sorry to hear about the knee! Since I started snowshoeing my skis have been collecting dusts. Well based on your height/weight I would highly recommend the Atlas E10 Series Elektra snowshoe for women perfect for varied terrain small enough not further aggravate the knee, good thing is snowshoeing is a low impact sport and use your ski poles for support and to help relieve some of the strain on the knees. Another good option is the women’s MSR Lightning which may have a little more traction for climbing ski slopes. Btw CW-X Stabilyx tights offer great support to the lower body and knee joints. HEAL FAST.Also, the Atlas shoes have a silicon band that is supposed to releive fatigue and provide some cushioning. My girlfriend has sensitive knees and she loves her Elektras.
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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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