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MSR Denali Classic Snowshoe
I have never snowshoed and received Denali Evo Ascent snowshoes...
By Carol Bennett
Ranked #644 - Snowshoes
January 19, 2009
I have never snowshoed and received Denali Evo Ascent snowshoes at Christmas. What kind of boots are best to wear when using these snowshoes? I am 5 feet tall and weigh 130 lbs. Thanks.
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By Jason Livingston
Ranked #3 - Snowshoes
January 19, 2009
Congratulations! They are amazing snowshoes...As far as boots go, it all depends how quickly your feet get cold. When I snowshoe, I generally take a pair of Gore-tex or eVent uninsulated hiking boots (the gore-tex or eVent keeps the melting snow from entering the boot) and a pair of thick Merino Wool socks. My favorites are the Kayland Vertigo Boots and Bridgedale Summit Socks. This is all the warmth I need even when the temps dip down to the 0 degree F mark because while snowshoeing, your working hard enough to keep your body warm (the hands are the only things that get cold on me). However, if your feet are always cold, I would recommend a 200gr Thinsulate insulated boot like the Sorel Timberwolf Women's Boot. I also like a full leather boot (the Timberwolfs are plenty stiff) because they generally are structurally stiffer and thus accommodate the pressure applied by the snowshoes straps.
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Tech Specs:
- Frame Material:
- Steel
- Binding Material:
- Rubber straps
- Crampon Material:
- Durable Steel Crampon
- Deck Material:
- Plastic
- Binding System:
- Strength
- Recommended Use:
- Anything you want to do on TOP of the snow….with the extendable snowshoe tails, the Denali classics can take anything you can dish them.
- Weight:
- 3lbs 10oz/1636g
- Warranty:
- Limited
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