Gear Review
MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoe - Men's
Best All Around Snowshoe
By TylerB
Ranked #764 - Backcountry Snowboarding
December 31, 2008
I purchased a 22-inch pair (currently 160 lbs) after renting a number of different brands. Clearly the best I've tried. I have the first model out with 2 strap bindings and they are great. I can only imagine the 3 strap binding will be as good or better. On hard pack and there is nothing better this side of a crampon. In deep powder everything is a challenge and there is little difference between climbing on these and my powder tele skis - descending is a different story! If you enjoy snowshoeing, grab a pair. They will really add to your experience. Durable? - I'd take these things anywhere.
View Details: MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoe - Men's
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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)
- 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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