Gear Review
MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoe - Men's
Work with big feet!
By John Hansen
Ranked #705 - Backcountry Snowboarding
December 29, 2008
30" of new champagne snow in the past two days here in NH. These floated just fine with 175 pounds on board. Just upgraded to these shoes after ten years of Tubbs. Binding is superior to Tubbs for anyone with big feet. I'm a size 14.5 and was surprised that my Koflach double boots worked at all with these snowshoes. In fact, they worked superbly! The three straps hold my big feet exactly where they need to be. Rotation is not hampered at all. Was expecting to need to cut the deck per MSR's instructions for people with big feet, but did not need to. The elevator is a nice touch. Don't waste your money on other snow shoes -- buy these!
View Details: MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoe - Men's
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Tech Specs:
- Frame Material:
- aircraft-grade aluminum
- Binding System:
- PosiLock (AT binding)
- Crampon Material:
- aircraft-grade aluminum, stainless steel
- Deck Material:
- urethane
- Binding Material:
- PosiLock (3 toe straps, 1 heel)
- Snowboard Boot Compatible:
- no
- Snowshoe Weight:
- [22 in ] 3 lb 13 oz; [25 in ] 3 lb 15 oz; [30 in ] 4 lb 7 oz
- Recommended User Weight:
- [22 in] 100 - 180 lb; [25 in] 120 - 220; [30 in] 150 - 280
- Recommended Use:
- winter backcountry adventures over rugged, uneven terrain
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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