Lightning Ascent Snowshoe - Men's
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Why We Like The MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoe
Balancing our needs for float, traction, and light weight, the MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoe carries us through the backcountry with confidence. The frame provides 360-degree traction when we're crossing a field of powder or ascending a wind-blown ridgeline, and Paragon bindings work with steel crampons to provide sure-footed traction.
Details
- Lightweight yet burly snowshoes for gnarly adventures
- Ballistic nylon decking stands up to rough terrain
- 360-degree traction frame provides grip anywhere
- DTX Crampons with Paragon bindings offer support
- Heel risers help reduce fatigue during long climbs
- Item #MSQ0001
- Frame Material
- aluminum, steel
- Deck Material
- ballistic nylon
- Crampon Material
- DTX
- Dimensions
- 22 x 8in, 25 x 8in, 30 x 8in
- Binding
- Paragon
- Heel Risers
- Ergo Televators
- Recommended User Weight
- [22in] (with tails) 250lb, (without tails) 180lb, [25in] (with tails) 120 - 280lb, (without tails) 120 - 220lb, [30in] (with tails) 180 - 300lb+, (without tails) 150 - 280lb
- Claimed Weight
- (pair) [22in] 3lb 13oz, [25in] 4lb, [30in] 4lb 9oz
- Activity
- snowshoeing
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 3 years
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 151 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 12, 2024
Best snowshoes in my opinion
Super light, great traction, and the new binding is extremely comfortable. Fast to get on and off too.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
April 2, 2024
Ready for the next season
We are ready for the next season. Due to weather, snow have been melt before we received our order…
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
March 27, 2024
These are by far the
These are by far the best show on the market for someone my weight (250 lbs)
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
March 25, 2024
Great snowshoes but toe crampon is weak.
I love everything about these snowshoes except the durability. First hike in the Adirondacks and the toe crampon bent. I bent it back, but they continue to bend on every hike. I had this exact same problem with my prior pair of MSR Lightning Ascents. At this price point, I expect better durability.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
February 26, 2024
Everything you could want in a snowshoe
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 30
- Height:
- 5' 11"
- Weight:
- 205
Got these for winter peak bagging and approaches in Utah. The traction is excellent even on ice and I love the heel bar for going up steep grades. Binding system is quick and easy. Frames feel plenty durable for my 200+ lbs plus pack weight. Look forward to many winter expeditions with them in the future.
January 12, 2024
Solid shoes
I have three pairs of these in different sizes and they are absolute workhorses for pushing through deep snow. I use them for wildlife surveys in the boreal forest and arctic so they see a lot of miles through heavy snow with a ton of undersnow obstruction. I've only recently had to replace some of the crampon assemblies due to the straps wearing out. I had the old three strap system, and MSR hooked me up with those older sets since my cold weather boots don't fit into the Paragon bindings. Will definitely buy again when they finally break. Please offer the old three strap system as a purchasable option though!
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
January 11, 2024
Shifted to these after using
Shifted to these after using a parent product (Lightning Ascent Axis) and the harness has seen so much improvement. Comfortable and I feel like even in very cold conditions, it will be easy to put on. Still the loudest snowshoes on the snow, but grip and efficiency seem to come at that cost.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
January 9, 2024
Lightning Ascent Snowshoes
Could not be happier with my new snowshoes, incredible product!
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
July 15, 2023
Best snowshoes I’ve ever owned!
Not my first pair of snowshoes, but definitely the best! Easy, comfortable, well-made, great on hills!
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
June 30, 2023
Perfect for mountain backpacking
On these for 5 days, 40 miles, and they were perfect. Light, easy and quick to get on/off, and worked well for some seriously steep inclines.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
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