Lightning Ascent Snowshoe - Women's
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Lightning Ascent Snowshoe
When you're planning a winter adventure that requires traction, float, and a little extra confidence, you'll be happy to have the Lightning Ascent Snowshoes on your boots when you hit powder. 360-degree traction frames ensure a solid grip on any surface, while the Torsion2 crampons combine to offer stability on steep, sideways, or flat terrain.
Details
- Float and grip in a lightweight snowshoe
- 360-degree traction rails ensure purchase on slick trails
- Integrated crampons provide additional bite on ice
- Heel risers help reduce leg strain during long climbs
- Modular flotation tails (sold separately) add lift
- Item #MSQ0002
- Frame Material
- 360° Traction (aluminum, steel)
- Deck Material
- ballistic nylon
- Crampon Material
- DTX
- Dimensions
- 22 x 7.25in, 25 x 7.25in
- Binding
- Paragon
- Heel Risers
- Ergo Televators
- Side Rails
- yes
- Recommended User Weight
- [22in without tails] 180lb, [22in with tails] 240lb, [25in without tails] 120-210lb, [25in with tails] 120-270lb
- Claimed Weight
- [pair] (22in) 3lb 9oz, (25in) 3lb 12oz
- Activity
- backcountry snowboarding, backcountry snowshoeing, snowshoe hiking, snowshoe running
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 3 years
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 54 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageDecember 7, 2023
Rivet failure
I bought these for a narrow snowshoe and was under the impression MSR was a reputable brand. These snowshoes have a severe rivet flaw. 3 have broken out of one snowshoe and 1 on the other underneath the foot binding. The rivet failure is not something any user could have caused. They simply do not last. I think the rivets must be either low quality or a poor design. This is not a long-lasting piece of gear.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
August 24, 2023
Easy to put on, hard to walk in
These were pretty straightforward to put on. I found them comfortable, but they are still very wide so that I had to walk with a wide stance so they wouldn't catch my pants. This made it hard to enjoy wearing them for longer than 30-45 minutes.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
May 12, 2023
Work great but look bad
The snowshoes work great but the paint on the shoes started peeling off the first time I used them. My husband has a black pair he’s used more times than I’ve used mine and has no problem with the paint coming off. It’s disappointing to pay this amount for snowshoes that don’t look good after using them from the first use and the paint continued to come off each time I used them. More paint has come off since these photos were taken. I’m currently not at home but I could send more pictures next week if you would like to see what they look like now.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
May 9, 2023
These are great and worth
These are great and worth the praise they get. Simple, light, and sturdy.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
April 13, 2023
Good Snowshoes for SAR missions
I've only used these a few times, but so far, so good. Grippy, tough and lightweight. I'm a skinny dude with narrow hips so I bought the women's. Works for me.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
April 6, 2023
Great buy!
Love, love, these snow shoes. They are light, easy to take on and off. A good investment.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
April 2, 2023
Paint peeled off first time
Paint peeled off first time I wore them. I’m an experienced snow shoer, that should not happen the first time in the snow. Added one image will add additional pics later.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
March 18, 2023
great televators
Televators are great and easy to use. Grip is great for up and downhill and these are lightweight. I'm not a fan of the bindings, not user friendly. Sadly the paint is coming off and looking rather unsightly...wish I could post a pic to show this. Disappointing for an expensive snowshoe.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
March 17, 2023
I got these for my
I got these for my wife after she tried mine. She loves that they are light with a significant amount of traction. These are simply the best we have ever used and will not be going back to a lesser style or brand. The only problem we are having is with the red color chipping away. The black set I have dose not chip away and appears to hold up better.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
March 14, 2023
These Lightning Ascent's have lived
These Lightning Ascent's have lived up to my expectations!
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
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