Gear Review
Atlas Electra 9 Series FRS Snowshoe - Women's
Item #ATL0115
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4 in Stock
Confused about concern about getting wet
By Darren Dobier
Ranked #339 - Snowshoes
July 15, 2009
I'm not understanding why one would care about getting snow flipped up on them. Are you not wearing waterproof pants and jacket while you're snowshoeing? I have the men's 12 series version and I think the ability to walk backwards and not hearing the shoe drag on the ice far outweights the issue with having snow flipped up. I do wear Gortex pants and jacket though. Love mine.
View Details: Atlas Electra 9 Series FRS Snowshoe - Women's
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Frame Material:
- aluminum
- Binding Material:
- plastic
- Crampon Material:
- steel
- Binding System:
- urethane heel strap, SureClick buckle
- Snowshoe Weight:
- (pair) [in 27] 3 lb 15 oz
- Recommended User Weight:
- [23 in] 80 - 160 lb; [27 in] 120 - 200+ lb
- Recommended Use:
- trail walking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: September 2, 2009 By: ALM
I both agree and disagree with you. Agreed, the suspension system certainly has advantages. Agreed, getting snow on your butt isn't a huge problem when wearing something completely waterproof. However, when you read technical information about the great binding system that fails to mention that side effect, it can be a bit of a surprise the first time you go out on them. Many, many people ski/snowshoes/hike in gear that is water resistant rather than completely waterproof, especially if they're not going deep into the backcountry prepared for every emergency, and that can lead to some wet clothing. Some people just don't like the feeling of a snowshoe-load of snow hitting them on every step...especially short people who find that the snow ends up down their neck sometimes. It's a matter of personal preference. Does snow flipping up make these snowshoes useless or terrible? No. Can it lead to an unpleasant surprise? Absolutely.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
I also do not understand the problem with snow flipping up. I've owned and used Atlas snowshoes for 4 years and LOVE them, especially the bindings - very easy on, very secure, and very easy off. I have never suffered hypothermia or even gotten wet using these. I think they're great.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes