Gear Review
MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoe - Women's
Love 'em!
By Christine
Ranked #272 - Snowshoes
March 23, 2009
This is my first pair of "modern" snowshoes. Grew up using the old fashioned Eskimo Tennis Rackets. Very lightweight (I'm short). Nice and narrow. Doesn't feel like you even have snowshoes on. Great for short girls like me. Tremendous grip and climb. The only (minor) downfall I find is when hiking through 4-foot-deep, crystaly snow I sunk up to my knee a couple times, but for the most part was able to stay on top. Now, if I can just get my puppy to quit trying to hitch a ride on the back of them.
View Details: MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoe - Women's
Helpful Votes: 1 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)
- Snowboard Boot Compatible:
- no
- Snowshoe Weight:
- [22 in ] 3 lb 7 oz; [25 in ] 3 lb 11 oz
- Recommended User Weight:
- 225 lb
- Recommended Use:
- winter backcountry
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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