MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes-Yellow-25in - MSR Men's Lightning Ascent Snowshoes - The Men's Lightning Ascent Snowshoes by MSR are the first choice of professionals, alpinists and everyday explorers alike, anyone needing to get from point A to point B, regardless of what lies between. Now even more durable thanks to new Torsion2 crampons, these aggressive snowshoes are built on a solid foundation of advanced 360 degree Traction frames and deliver a level of ultralight security that tubular frames simply canâ??t, especially on traverses. Dual-component PosiLock AT bindings offer the most secure attachment, while aggressive steel cross members and easily engaged Ergo televators back you up with every step. And like all of our snowshoes, Lightning Ascents offer the all-condition adaptability of modular flotation tails. If you want an unbeatable, lightweight combination of unrelenting traction and bombproof reliability, then you want
Fabric:
- Injection molded nylon
Traction and Grip:
- Unrivaled traction
- 360° traction frame offers edge-to-edge grip and security on any obstacle
Features:
- PosiLock bindings hold your boots securely and pack flat for hiking
- New Torsion2 crampons hook up on the steepest slopes for confidence while climbing
- Uphill efficiency
- The MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoe accepts MSR Lightning Tails for increased flotation
- 25 inches - 64 cm
- All-condition adaptability
- Televator heel bar flips up so you save energy on the climbs
- Large boot hole makes these snowshoes compatible with ski and snowboard boots
- Pivot crampon
- Exclusive, customizable flotation matches conditions on-demand, expanding the useable range of your snowshoes
- PosiLock AT binding system is a glove-friendly way to put your snowshoes on
- Sold in pairs
- 3 lbs 15 oz - 1785 g
Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)
The MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes represent the most aggressive snowshoes offering the pinnacle of lightweight all-terrain performance.
Average Price History:
| Avg. Weight (Pair): | 3 lb. 15 oz. |
|---|---|
| Crampon Material: | Carbon Steel |
| Deck Material: | Urethane |
| Dimensions: | 25 in. long |
| Ems_sale: | Yes |
| Frame Material: | Aluminum |
| Has Crampons?: | Yes |
| Primary Terrain: | Steep |
| Recommended Use: | Mountaineering |
| Shipping Surcharge: | Yes |
| User Weight: | 120-200 lb. |
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MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes-Yellow-25in Reviews:
Reviews:
Sweet as can get! Very versatile snowshoe. Aggressive, but really light. Easy to put on and off. Used it on some steep approaches and few ridges full of fairly deep snow in NH Whites, on frozen and steep snow, worked very surely. I'm 6 feet and 165 and with 20 pounds in my backpack had no issues at all, I got 22 inch model which supposed to be up to 180 pounds. I love them shorter, feel very compact, with not even a hint of under performing. Had other snowshoes in the past, 25 inch, but Ascents feel extremely feather weight and precise!
Ease of entry is fair. I must have my gate as natural as possible and it took a few adjustments to get the pivot point and foot position correct. Shoes pivot on a traction bar and do not have the lateral flex you get from the Atlas shoes, but is not too hard on the ankles while traversing. Handles all conditions, last trip I went from soft deep snow to wind blown hard pack on a single ascent with no issues. The tails are also a great addition as they come on and off quickly.
amazing traction
This purchase brings me to having 7 pairs of msr lightning ascents. I consider these the safest, most aggressive snowshoe for winter summiting in the adirondacks with friends and family. The under toe crampons tended to break after a few years on the earliest models. Free replacements have always been provided. These are amazing for handling general snow, excellent for tranverse crossing steep mountain sides and handling reasonable steep ice above treeline.
MSR Lighting Ascent + EMS is great
Just tried the product at Mt Shasta on fairly steep slopes with mixed terrain of hard snow and soft snow and the traction on these snow shoes is really great. While other folks in my part were slipping and sliding when traversing the serrated ridges on these snow shoes was amazing.
Over all a great product
Over all a great product
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