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MSR Lightning Snowshoe
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MSR began in the 1960s developing new and innovative products for hiking, camping, and mountaineering, and they continue to lead the industry today with standard-setting designs. Their dedication to creating the most reliable outdoor gear is evident in their functional streamlined designs. Every piece of MSR gear is extensively tested both in the lab and on expeditions to the harshest environments around the world.
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Description of MSR Lightning Snowshoe:
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.

Bottom Line: Strap on a pair of MSR Lightning snowshoes, and go places that other snowshoes only dream of.

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light and sticky   03-06-06
Jordan K (16): rank
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!

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Sweet   01-24-07
jbish (5): rank
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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The best snowshoes money can buy - 2007   07-21-07
denis evans (3): rank
It's hard to go past MSR Lightnings. I have owned 5 different snowshoes over the last 20 years of so. The Lightnings are the best I have ever used. I have the 30" model for great flotation in deep soft snow. MSR Denali's are also very good especially if the snowcover is thin and rocks protrude. MSR Denalis are just about indestructible. However they don't have the flotation or the side slope stability of the Lightnings. The bindings are simple but effective.

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Frame Material: Aircraft-grade powder-coated aluminum
Binding Material: Rubber Crampon Material: Powder-coated steel
Deck Material: Fiber-scrim reinforced urethane
Binding System: Strap
Snowboard Boot Compatible: Yes
Recommended Weight: [22in] 100-175lb; [25in] 150-225lb; [30in] 200lb-up
Recommended Use: All-mountain snowshoeing
Weight: [22in] 3lb 2oz; [25in] 3lb 5oz; [30in] 3lb 14oz
Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime

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