MSR Lightning Snowshoe

 Brand : MSR
Item : CAS0335
With the lightweight, high-traction MSR Lightning Snowshoes on your feet, steep, snowy terrain feels like a walk in the park. The Lightning snowshoe is made with an aircraft-grade aluminum frame that's powder-coated to keep snow from sticking to it. 360º Full-wrap traction makes steep, icy slopes as solid as a flight of stairs. At only 3lb 2oz (22in), this MSR snowshoe is the lightest in its class. With its excellent traction and lightweight design, the Lightning snowshoe is ideal for both advanced winter travelers and beginners looking to explore the snow-covered trails.
Price: $229.95
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Product Reviews
MSR Lightning Snowshoe



light and sticky
These snowshoes are super light...you barely feel 'em on your feet. They also provide excellent traction on both loose snow as well as stiff snow or ice (think crampons). The bindings are easy to take on and off and secure. I wonder a little bit about the durability of the rubber in the bindings as well as the platform, but one thing I do know is that MSR stands behinds their products, so I don't worry too much about it!


Sweet
After trying out several other snowshoes, I decided on the lightning and I'm glad I did. These are extremely lightweight snowshoes that are a bit skinnier than others, so if you want a more natural stride, this is the way to go. The absence of a spring loaded pivot keeps snow from flinging everywhere and the roughly 45 degree stop point for the pivot makes turning around and stepping over obstacles a breeze. You can probably tell by looking at them, but the traction provided by the vertical blade style frame beats all the others I've tried (name any major manufacturer). The bindings are incredibly easy, you can even strap in wearing mittens if need be. Due to the binding style, they also stack neatly on top of one another to take about half the space of a traditional pair. When I got these, MSR did not make a 30" shoe with the televator, which would be a nice addition. Highly recommended nevertheless.




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