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MSR Lightning Ascent
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MSR Lightning Ascent
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 Ascent:
The new MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoe features MSR's Total-Traction frame, which provides excellent 360-degree grip with its aerospace-grade aluminum. These one-of-a-kind snowshoes are the lightest in their class. MSR's Televator heel lifter minimizes calf fatigue on steep terrain, so you can climb longer and farther. The simple step-on binding fits most boots securely. True-Hinge steel crampons provide stability and keep the heel from drifting, giving you a more natural stride and preserving your energy. MSR used completely waterproof materials so that every feature remains easy to use, even in wet, freezing conditions.

Bottom Line: Do away with your floppy snowshoes and get stable with MSR's Lightning Ascents.

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Excellent Backcountry Snowshoe   01-07-07
candor (7): rank
Because I use both the MSR LA and new Atlas 12 snowshoes, I thought a review to allow comparison of the two might be useful. Both are backcountry or approach models and not for the casual user. The MSR has a unique feel because of the cookiecutter like action of its vertical rails. It excels on soft to firm snow and is very stable on a soft snow traverse. Overstepping the inside rails can be perilous because the serrated rails do not easily slide off one another. On hard snow to ice, traction falls off somewhat because you cannot kick a firm step as you can with typical underfoot crampons. The MSR has excellent flotation for a 25" shoe, it is light and packs very flat. My only criticism is that the binding is old- school and allows the boot to creep forward over distance, causing the heel to move off center. Otherwise, the MSR is a good backcountry choice.

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THE cadilac of snowshoes   12-09-06
Garrett Grove (228): rank
I have used MSRs for a long time, and the Lightning Ascents are my favorites now. Very light, super strong and hold in even the iciest of snow conditions. Hardly feel like I have anything on my feet, really easy to put on, and the ascent bar is an amazing help when going up consistently steep terrain.

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MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes   01-25-07
Blaketh007 (5): rank
I might be biased ssing as these are the first snowshoes i've purchased, but they are freakin' sweet. excellent traction on ice and packed snow (they shine here) and pretty good on the fluffy stuff too. i'm looking forward to steep hills to give the Televator function a good test. MSR makes grerat gear and these are no exception.

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Frame Material: Aero-grade aluminum
Crampon Material: Hardened steel
Deck Material: Urethane
Binding System: Step-on
Snowboard Boot Compatible: Yes
Recommended Weight: Less than 250lb
Recommended Use: Hiking, backcountry trekking in show
Weight: 3lb 8oz
Warranty: Lifetime

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