MSR won Outdoor Magazine Editors' Choice Award (2007) for the new Lightning Ascent Snowshoes. Presenting a revolution in snowshoe design and available in men's and women's models, they feature a patent-pending Total-Traction frame, made from one vertical blade of aerospace-grade aluminum that delivers unprecedented 360 degree traction. They're also the lightest snowshoes in their class, about 15% lighter than competitors, with performance and usability that surpass everything that's come before. Specifications: Type: Ascent Snowshoes 22in. Trail Weight: 4 lbs. 4 oz. (1928 g) per pair Size: 8 x 30 in. (20 x 76 cm)
Purchase USD$45 or more and get free shipping. The Mountain Safety Research Lightning Ascent 30 Snowshoe is available through Altrec.com.
northernlights
- May 26, 2011
Lightning Ascent 30 Snowshoe
Having owned several pairs of metal snowshoes, the MSR Ascent are the best I've seen. Design allows much functionality for a wide range of terrain and snow conditions. Quality construction appears to be unmatched. I especially like their compactness, but large footprint. Only negative would be the price--but, one usually gets what one pays for....
Anon. Shopper
- April 20, 2010
Top of the Line
The MSR Lightning Ascent 30 Snowshoe is everything that I was looking to find. I am a fairly large person (6 foot, 220 pounds + 40 pound pack), and I had no problem staying on top of the snow in the Sierras. The heel bar is quick and convenient, while I have no doubt that the material will last me a lifetime. I am very happy with this purchase and recommend the MSR Lightning Ascents to anyone from the periodic trail hiker to the aspiring mountaineer.
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