Lightning Explore Snowshoe - Men's
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Explore with speed and sure-footed traction.
When it comes to heading off trail in snowy conditions, make sure you bring along the Men's Lightning Explore Snowshoes from MSR. Ballistic nylon decks and 360° traction frames provide incredible durability and control in any condition you might encounter. Axis Gait technology allows you to adjust the bindings laterally to help provide a good fit and even stride throughout your hike. Pivot crampons keep your feet and ankles comfortable through variable terrain, while the Ergo Televator heel risers ensure that your calves won't be getting overly tired. Modular flotation tails (sold separately) increase float for the deepest days, while still maintaining the maneuverability of a smaller snowshoe.
Details
- Lightweight snowshoes focused on comfort and efficiency
- Axis Gait tech lets you independently adjust bindings
- Hyperlink are MSR's easiest and comfiest bindings
- Ergo Televators save energy on steep slopes
- 360° Traction frame and Pivot crampons offer tenacious grip
- Optional Modular Flotation tails balance float and maneuverability
- Item #CAS00BZ
- Frame Material
- 7075-T6 aluminum
- Deck Material
- TPU coated nylon
- Crampon Material
- martensite steel
- Dimensions
- [width] 8in
- Binding
- HyperLink
- Heel Risers
- Ergo Televators
- Recommended User Weight
- [22in] up to 180lb, [25in] 120 - 220lb, [30in] 150 - 280lb
- Claimed Weight
- [22in] 3lb 15oz, [25in] 4lb 2oz, [30in] 4lb 11oz
- Recommended Use
- snowshoe hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 3 years
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Overall Rating
3.5 based on 37 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 24, 2023
Great snowshoes!
weight is featherweight, straps are an amazing design and the grip is awesome! These are very well made snowshoes and i'm happy with my purchase.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
March 1, 2023
Binding crushes forefoot
Just got the latest 2022 design and returned it due to crushing force exerted by the front strap. Would probably be fine with hard toe boots, but mine have a pliable toe box where the strap tightens over the ball of the foot. I tried for an hour moving foot position back and forth but there was always pressure on the outside toes that I’m sure would be painful by the end of a hike. Pretty and lightweight though.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
February 3, 2023
The pin broke 2km on first use
The shoes are nice, the new entry system is a wiz and the Straps are a bit small. Unfortunately, the shoes broke shortly after purchase due to a failed pin.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
January 31, 2023
Great!
I ordered these for the guys in my family as they were hesitant to go snowshoeing with me because of the hassle they always felt with traditional bindings. No more complaints and whining, lol, now that they have the Lightning Explore! These ones are so simple, only 2 straps, click in place, stay firmly closed even when breaking trail in deep new snow. No issues with these at all.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
June 15, 2022
the notched straps
I bought this pair snowshoes. On the third hike, the notched straps have loosened. to be continued....
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
December 30, 2021
Bad design, decent company follow up
I purchased these snow shoes a couple of weeks ago and took them for the first time this week. About an hour and change into the day, I noticed one of the bindings had become very floppy . I removed the snowshoe and discovered that the pin holding the binding to the frame had sheared off. I cut the trip short and had to posthole in mid calf snow for about a mile to get to a more firm surface for the return to my car. I contacted MSR immediately, and to their credit, they were very responsive. Apparently the "clevis pin" which holds the binding to the snowshoe came off. Based on the photos i provided, they said "all you needed was a clevis pin, and you'd've been back in business" and that "this is a rare case/doesn't happen often. " I wouldn't expect to need to carry a "clevis pin" as a spare part the next time I snowshoe. Bottom line: I like the ratcheting system which makes shoe/boot adjustment much easier for those with arthritic hands (like myself) I think MSR has a design problem here. I would have rated the product one star, but I appreciate the prompt customer followup, so two stars it is. And I would definitely order some "clevis pins" along with the snowshoes.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
November 28, 2021
Best from two world
the straps are easy to remove. It lacks a strap in the middle. I added it personally. best outfit super satisfied. good flotation on the snow. I can't say anything about sustainability. It's difficult to descend in a straight line on a certain slope.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
July 7, 2021
with a second HyperLink bindings, the best
I added a second binding near the ankle. It share the traction points
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
February 17, 2021
Great for varied conditions with ice and snow
I use these for fun and on the SAR team , they hold great in mixed conditions. and I can rotate the shoes for long side slope crossings . the Easy in and out make a big difference when things get "" urgent""
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
May 19, 2019
Great!
Great product. Bindings are secure yet easy to put on and take off.
Originally reviewed on a Cascade Designs brand site
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