Reviews by User: kis2544 (10)

If you are just getting into snowshoeing you will sacrifice nothing by buying these. I have used them in the shallow heave snow of Pennsylvania and the deep light fluff of Utah. They have great traction and hold up well to rocks and rust. The bindings are strong and easy to use. I do recommend the 4 inch float tails though. I like MSR better than tubbs, atlas, and redfeather snowshoes.

I have had 2 pairs of these and love them. The pow baskets rock and the 3 sections allow them to fold down smaller than traditional 2 section poles! They fit great on and in packs. They are strong enough to use for BC skiing, snowshoeing, and climbing. The only problem is be very careful not to over extend the sections because it can be VERY frustrating to fix. Over all, A+ Product. I bought a pair from dicks sporting goods online and they only sent me ONE pole and the CSR and the manager told me I was crazy and since they were in a call center in Flordia they did not understand why I would need two snowshoe poles. I called MSR and they told me I was right. Dicks never resolved my issue. Bottomline is stick with this website because they really do know the gear they sell.

This is the best beacon I have used. The BCA tracker is the better VALUE so I recommend that one to my poor college buddies. However, if you have the extra money to blow this is the beacon for you! It is insanely easy to use. I really do not think you need the upgraded version (Advanced) of this beacon unless you do more talking about how cool your gear is in the bar than BC skiing.

Easy, accurate, well respected. I highly recommend this for all levels of backcountry travelers. The ONLY beacon I like more is the Pieps DPS standard.

Very light and strong pack. I use it for winter camping and even extended back country tours. I picked mine up on SAC for a great deal. I'd pay up to about $160 for this pack if I would have to replace it. This pack has well placed straps and pockets. This pack is designed to be light, not 100% bomb proof. After a full season with this pack I have no complaints.

These are one of the greatest products I have owned over the past few years. They look cool and keep your feet from sweating. I have owned 4 pairs and have had great luck with them all. You can run, hike, bike, river, or wear as casual drinking shoes. These are the most versatile shoes ever. If they show up on SAN again I will buy 3 pairs.

The 3 included lenses are awesome if your like me and you scratch them easily. The case is also high quality. Smiths are on SAC all of the time so get a deal on there. They are a tad loose on me which is different than other smiths that I have. These shades give good eye coverage but not that insane bug eyed look that you may not be cool enough to pull off. I recommend these but not for retail price. Don't pay more than $75.

Love the knife...works well for ski patrol, camping, and all other things I do. Very sharp, the serrated version is great for cutting rope. Warning, this knife is spring assisted and it DOES OPEN IN your pack and even POCKET sometimes....Not for beginners!

I like the shoe, fit is same as all Salomon shoes. Very comfortable and gives you that technical look. The black shoes dirt and salt fast though. Good buy for the SAC price...I would not spend more than $70 on these.

These should be free considering how much I buy! Other than that they are good hats and last. I have a medium sized head so I ordered both sizes. Neither fit ME just right so I wear them both. Don't pay full retail.