MSR Lightning Ascent - 25 Snowshoes

Manufacturer: MSR
Customer Rating:

, based on 3 reviews

Lowest Price: $259.97
By Supplier: The Sportsman's Guide

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Editorial Review:

Amazingly lightweight snowshoes with 25-inch length
Total-Traction frame made of aerospace-grade aluminum
True-Hinge steel crampon provides stability and reduces heel drift
Weighs 3 pounds, 10 ounces
Backed by a lifetime warranty

Men's MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes feature the traction and comfort technology for trekking uphill! MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes feature the Televator heel lifter to preserve your energy while climbing hills so you can snowshoe even longer: Total-Traction frame delivers unprecedented 360 degree grip; Televator heel lifter reduces calf fatigue, making climbing easier and more efficient; Step-on binding fits a variety of boots and is fast, secure and easy to use; True Hinge steel crampon enhances foot stability and minimizes heel drift, resulting in more efficient gait mechanics and less expended energy; 100% waterproof and weatherproof... materials won't soak up water and freeze, and straps remain easy to use in all conditions; 22" weighs 28 ozs. each; 25" weighs 29 ozs. each; All are 8" wide. State Size. Order yours today! Men's MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes

Customer Reviews:

Look no further to go farther

If you are serious about a quality snowshoe, don't bother with anything else. Flat packed, rolling, hills - up and down, deep stuff, these are all you will need. Replacement parts are also available, which I haven't needed in three years since I got them. The heel bails are easy to operate and work great. I climed a 45 degree hardpacked slope without one slip or discomfort. Grab them and go...

2009-01-05

The Finest Snow Shoes Period! No Hassle!

Easy on easy off! Step in Step Out! No frozen buckles to deal with. I have tried Tubbs and Atlas and they are all the same, too much trouble with too many frozen buckles and they fall apart after you use them enough. Bite the Bullet and spend the money MSR are the finest. The entire frame is a gripping system up and down and all around slopes. All you have to do is set the back strap first on your heel with with the ball of your foot on the center gripper. Use your own tie straps on the back strap to tie it in place so you don't have a loose end flopping end strap. And take those front straps and pull hard and hook and away you go, to enjoy your day! Read the instructions they are simple. Made in the USA! Imagine that Wow! Obama would love that!

2008-12-27

Like walking up the stairs...

I love these snowshoes. They dig into hard snow/ice so you don't slip, and stay on top of soft snow so you don't sink. The "Televator" heel makes going uphill no harder than walking up a set of stairs. Amazing. I watched my friends slipping all over the place and putting their feet at weird angles, while I just walked up the steep, snow-covered hill. That alone made these well worth the money.

2007-08-13