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Travel the backcountry with machine-like precision—MSR Lightening Ascent snowshoes supply superb traction in most all terrain and weather.
Designed to go anywhere, tackling the steepest ascent, these MSR® Lightning Ascent Snowshoes feature aggressive teeth for easier penetrating off-piste crust. Maximum traction, minimum weight.
| Crampon material: | Powder-coated steel |
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| Deck material: | Urethane-impregnated nylon |
| Dimensions: | 30 x 8 inches |
| Frame material: | Aerospace-grade aluminum |
| Gender: | Unisex |
| Has Crampons?: | Yes |
| Heel crampon: | Yes |
| Heel lift: | Yes |
| Instep crampon: | Yes |
| Lateral crampon: | Yes |
| Primary Terrain: | Rolling/Steep |
| Recommended Use: | Hiking/Mountaineering |
| Recommended load: | 175 - 225+ pounds |
| Shipping Surcharge: | Yes |
| Suggested use: | Backcountry |
| User Statement: | With aggressive traction teeth for penetrating off-piste crust, the lightweight Lightning Ascent goes anywhere. |
| User Weight: | 170-250 lb. |
| Weight (pair): | 4 lbs. 4 oz. |
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Sometimes, we can't be sure that the product is the same across the stores that offer its, so you may find the same product listed more then once on GearBuyer.com, we these list highly similar products below.
 | MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes | $259.00 - $289.95 |
 | MSR Lightning Ascent 22 Snowshoes | $259.95 |
 | MSR Lightning Snowshoes | $229.00 - $229.95 |
Sometimes brands make complementary products for the opposite gender that coordinate with this product, we also try to show these products below.
 | MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes - Women's | $229.95 - $259.95 |
 | MSR Lightning Snowshoes - Women's | $183.96 - $229.95 |
 | MSR Lightning 22 Snowshoes - Women's | $229.95 - $259.95 |
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 | MSR Snowshoe Field Maintenance Kit Snow Sports > Snowshoes | $14.95 |
 | Backcountry Access Tracker Avalanche Transceiver Snow Sports > Avalanche Gear | $289.00 - $289.95 |
 | Black Diamond Transfer Shovel Snow Sports > Avalanche Gear | $35.96 - $49.95 |
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Major gear envy | |
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| I saw gear envy in the eyes of my fellow snowshoers when I produced these on a group outing last winter! As far as performance goes, I loved 'em. The toothy crampons and grippy frames had me climbing slopes where others with lesser shoes were slipping. The shoes are really easy to put on, even with heavy gloves on. The bindings stayed good and tight through several miles of slogging. The elevator bar thingy really, really helps when going up hill, though I found it a little hard to pop up with gloves on. I might monkey rig an easy to grip strap on it. I got the 30s, thinking I might carry a heavy pack for winter travel some time. They are just too long for most day hiking I'll be doing. A couple of times I crossed them over and nearly fell. I'll exhange them for 25s, I think. Well, I hope this helps! | |
| woodsguy at REI on 10/17/2007 | |
Lightening Ascent 25-Fantastic! Awesome! | |
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| These MSR Snowshoes were bought to replace Red Feather recreational snowshoes - my 'first pair'. After an accident last year where a woman spent two nights with broken ankle and was only lucky to survive, I decided safety was paramount! These MSR Lightening Ascents provide EXCELLENT traction, ease of entry/exit and are light. I'm so pleased when my budget permits I will get a 22" pair to replace my girlfriend's pair. One warning - I ordered the 30" without realizing until they arrived in the mail that the weight limits only required the full 30" in deep powder - so I returned for a 25" pair that worked great. If you have questions - go to the MSR website to confirm - lots better detail. Have fun! | |
| Palm Springs Mountain Hiker at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 01/26/2009 | |
Hands down the best snowshoes | |
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| Whether going for a casual snowshoe on the flats or climbing granite mountain the winter, these are great snowshoes. I especially notice the quality when down climbing or traversing in them. The paint will chip off of them if you climb on mixed rock and ice slopes in them. One cool thing is I sharpen the spikes with my dotco at work, they wear and grip like a huge pair of crampons yet keep you from going up to your eyeballs in snow when you cross drifts! | |
| turboguy at REI on 11/23/2008 | |
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