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| Snow Sports > Snowshoes | Rated: 
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Also available for: Women |
Travel the backcountry with machinelike precision—MSR Lightning Ascents provide superb traction in most terrains and weather conditions.
Designed for rolling and steep terrain, the MSR Lightning Ascent 25 Snowshoes are ultralight thanks to vertical frames (versus tubular). Aggressive traction teeth penetrate off-piste crust and Televatorheel lifters make climbing easier to reduce fatigue.
The Mountain Safety Research Lightning Ascent snowshoes are superlight climbers that now feature a Total Traction frame - a single vertical blade made from aerospace-grade aluminum - for unprecedented 360 traction. Use them during any adventure where performance without extreme weight is your goal. Specifications based on size 22.
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This description was also provided by: Moosejaw, Skis.com (2010)
| Crampon material: | Powdercoated steel |
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| Deck material: | Urethane-impregnated nylon |
| Dimensions: | 25 x 8 inches |
| Frame material: | Aerospace-grade aluminum |
| Gender: | Unisex |
| Has Crampons?: | Yes |
| Heel crampon: | Yes |
| Heel lift: | Yes |
| Heel riser: | yes |
| Instep crampon: | Yes |
| Lateral crampon: | Yes |
| Load: | 80 - 150 pounds |
| Primary Terrain: | Rolling/Steep |
| Primary Use: | Rolling/Steep |
| Recommended Use: | Hiking/Mountaineering |
| Recommended load: | 125 - 175 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: | 120-200 lb. |
| Weight (pair): | 3 lbs. 12 oz. |
| Weight per pair: | 3 lb 10 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 Snowshoes | $229.00 - $229.95 |
 | MSR Lightning Ascent 22 Snowshoes | $259.95 |
 | MSR Lightning Ascent 30 Snowshoes | $289.95 |
 | MSR 25" Lightning Ascent Snowshoe - FREE poles | $259.93 |
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 |
 | MSR Lightning Ascent 25W Snowshoes Red - Women's | $259.95 |
These are products that have been indicated being comparable to this product:
 | MSR DenaliEvo Ascent Snow Sports > Snowshoes | $199.00 - $199.95 |
 | 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 |
Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.
| Size | Color | |||
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Orange | Green | Black Orange | Orange / Grey | |
| 22 | 259.00259.95 | 259.00259.95 | ||
| 25 | 259.00 | 259.00 | ||
| 25 Inch | 259.95 | 259.95 | ||
| 30 | 289.00 | 289.95289.95 | ||
Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) offers this product at $259.95, but does not provide any color/size information.
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Awesome snowshoe! | |
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| WOW! What a tank of a snowshoe. I had a hard time deciding whether to buy these or the Tubbs Mountaineer and thanks to the EMS staff I bought these. I was skeptical of the bindings at first but the rubber stays loose in all temperatures and the big tabs at the end make entry and exit with gloves possible. I love the heel riser and the crampons built into the frame. My first romp I wanted to see what they had in them and headed straight for the hills. 45 degree incline with no problem... the heel riser makes it so easy. Back down the same incline they slid a bit then you feel them dig right in. Traversing on that incline wasn't a issue either. These things stick where you plant them. I found them super easy to walk in as well. Also VERY light weight. I couldn't find any fault with these and would buy them again in a heart beat. I'd use these anywhere. | |
| eddiemack at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 12/13/2007 | |
Great Snowshoe | |
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| I'm 5'9" 160lbs. I found these to work well in 10" of fresh powder off trail / up and down steep terrain. Traction is excellent due to the frame design. The heel lifters are a leg saver. Though, I wish the heel lifters had a tab that was easy to grab. The bindings were very secure. I love the decking material and did not have any problems, (but I'm a little afraid of punctures off trail only - so far so good though). The Orange powder coat finish looks great but have scratched already in a few areas, mainly due to the traction teeth of the frame and me hitting one shoe against the other while walking - OOPS. A silver color would make scratches / chips less visible. I have only used these for one weekend in the Adirondacks off trail and carrying supplies to and from my cabin. Overall I feel these snowshoes are excellent and would recommend them to others. | |
| outdoor freak at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 01/28/2008 | |
Unmatched traction make 4 great shoes! | |
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| These snowshoes rock! What else can we say? MSR’s lightweight traction design of the Lightning Ascent is a true testament to what a snowshoe should be. The Barr Trail along Pikes Peak in Colorado provided a more than ample testing ground with varied terrains that really put these snowshoes to the test. A teeth-grabbing frame and a very secure, easy to use binding system made these snowshoes feel like a rigid extension of our feet. Plenty of contact points and a well thought out blade design made these snowshoes work very well, even in conditions where the snow went from being very powdery on steep ascents to more compact in the flats. These shoes do it all with two size options (22” and 25” depending on the weight load), two color choices (lime green as tested and orange), and a price very comparable to the competition at [$]. Overall, you can’t go wrong with choosing the MSR Lightning Ascent snowshoe when traction matters most. | |
| JPFreek at REI on 09/28/2007 | |
MSR Lightning Ascent 30--for the big guy | |
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| I bought these against the advice on an REI associate. He thought I would be too big for the 30" shoe and offered Atlas 35's. I walked these shoes about 8 miles in fresh powder with 260 pounds on them; they performed great. I did notice some reduced flotation, but that changed when camp was set and I got back down to around 230 pounds. The crampons and serrated edges of the shoes provide amazing traction and immediately inspire confidence in the shoe. I'm very pleased with the performance overall, but did manage to walk out of one of the shoes. Arranging the bindings in the dark and extreme cold take a bit more patience than when the straps are warm and pliable. Other than the user error on the bindings these shoes are great. Don't be afraid to load up your pack with these babies... | |
| Quandry Nate at REI on 03/01/2009 | |
Heel bar is a life saver! | |
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| I managed to land these snowshoes at REI's garage sale during the summer so I was super stoked to get out and try them this winter. I used them on Mt. Whitney and elsewhere in the sierras and could not be happier with them. The traction is unrivaled, managing to hold on to hard pack and ice as well as soft powder. The flotation is about what you would expect for a mountaineering snowshoe, not super great in deep powder but definitely good. The heel bar is what sells me. On unforgiving slopes it gives your calves a rest and lets you keep plugging long after standard shoes would leave you needing a break. | |
| Travis at REI on 01/18/2008 | |
Loved them | |
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| Having to travel out of state to use anything snow related i only got to use these once last year. My fellow hikers were slipping and sliding on assents/descents while my crampon frames grabbed not having the slightest thought of slipping. They are just wonderful shoes, easy to get into and out of. I really look forward to using them again. The only con I found which has been said before I believe is the assent heel bar can be difficult to extend with gloves on. | |
| treemantrix at REI on 09/28/2008 | |
Excellent Snowshoes | |
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| I did a few long treks with these this winter. My buddy has a pair of the MSR Denali Ascent shoes. These definately have better traction. The whole rim is serrated--with these shoes you won't slip on anything. The straps are really easy to use on any size boot. The ascent bars worked great too. Only con I have is that they are difficult to store because they are sharp all over and I don't want to damage one shoe with the other. | |
| amokrunner at REI on 01/08/2009 | |
"Buy in confiance. Just the best!" | |
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| Bought these based on user feedback and MSR top notch products. Although I was sceptical about the locking shoe straps, I found it very easy to put on and off. Works bloody good. Took those up in the French Alps in deep and steep snow and was amazed by the stability and ease of use. Never had any issues unlike my girlfriend who was using crap snowshoes which kept coming off ! Not what you want in arsh conditions! | |
| Fabrice at Moosejaw on 03/04/2008 | |
Great light option for tough uphills | |
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| I used these on a trip to Mt Charleston recently, and they did their job extremely well, and when they were lashed to my pack they went unnoticed, very light shoes. I will say that I had a bit of trouble on very steep switchbacks with them (when one foot is significantly lower than the other), but that was probably more just me getting used to them. (I usually just use crampons) Overall a great buy! | |
| TonyD at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 03/08/2008 | |
A solid snowshoe | |
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| I have a pair of msr denali ascent evo. The lightning ascents are excellent on icy conditions. They are a little longer than the ascents and I tended to catch the rear edge occasionally. Not as easy to glissade. I also seemed to twist my ankles more with these than the denali's. Maybe because of the flexible base. Overall, a great snow shoe. I still switch back and forth between my denali's and these | |
| Steve at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 01/24/2009 | |
