Crescent Moon Gold 17 Crescent Moon Snowshoes Snowshoe

• Recognized by BACKPACKER magazine in the 2009/10 WINTER GEAR GUIDE as "the best binding" on the market
• Material: TIG welded powder coated aluminum frame for greater strength and durability
• New for 09/10 SPL binding and stomp pad enlarged, addition of horizontal stabilizer for better stability, traction and performance
• Increased the size of the binding capturing more of the foot
• Doubled the size of the stomp pad for a better landing in uneven terrain
• Added a horizontal stabilizer for better stability, traction and performance in all terrain
• Lightest large shoe on the market – ideal for deep snow and/or heavy loads
• SPL binding system for a perfect fit up to size 13
• 3 stainless steel crampons PLUS additional traversing claws
• Heavy duty Cordura carry bag
• Made entirely in Boulder, CO, USA using "GREEN" environmentally considerate manufacturing practices
• Contains no PVC, made with wind energy
• Expedition Model
• Recommended for snowshoers up to 300lbs
• Dimension: 10 x 37 in, tapered frame increases maneuverability for large shoe
• Weight per pair: 5.3lbs

Large enough to float Sasquatch, the Crescent Moon Gold 17 Snowshoe has its own weather pattern and zip code. The large deck provides float for snowshoers and their gear up to 300lbs. New for the 09/10 season is a more aggressive traction system including a heel claw that is nearly twice the size of last year's and like the Gold 10, the Gold 17 has an additional set of stainless steel traversing claws that feel like outriggers for your feet. The Gold 17 is designed for loads and has been chosen by heavy users for military and other work conditions where a dependable and maneuverable snowshoe is required. Even though the Gold 17 is a really big shoe, it is remarkable lightweight and provides excellent float and traction on or off trail. The most important part of any snowshoe is the binding Crescent Moon 's single-pull-loop (SPL) binding was recently recognized by BACKPACKER magazine in the 2009/10 WINTER GEAR GUIDE as "the best binding" on the market. The SPL is designed with an anatomically shaped footplate to capture your foot in all directions providing a perfect fit in all conditions and terrain.

Purchase USD$45 or more and get free shipping. The Crescent Moon Snowshoes Crescent Moon Gold 17 Snowshoe is available through Altrec.com.

Customer Reviews for the Crescent Moon Gold 17 Crescent Moon Snowshoes Snowshoe

Doug - February 14, 2009

Great shoes
I have a pair of Gold 10's and wanted something with more flotation that still walk easy, the Gold 17's are it.

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