Lightweight Racing Snowshoes: Easton, Louis Garneau, Crescent Moon

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Lightweight racing snowshoes from Easton and Louis Garneau, were among the standouts at Outdoor Retailer's All Mountain Demo Day. But, what's the lightest weight snowshoes known to man?

Full article at http://www.trailspace.com/articles/2013/01/23/lightweight-racing-snowshoes.html

Hmmmm...Well, it's good to see innovation in design (I think?), but I don't really know upon what these snowshoes are improving...I mean, if I'm looking for a pair of race snowshoes, why should I buy any of these over a pair of Northern Lites Race or Elite?

--Northern Lites, both Direct Mount style and binding style, are lighter, and have been for years...

--Northern Lites are made in the USA, by a Wisconsin-based cottage company.

--Northern Lites are priced much lower than the closest competitor here...

I'm sorry, Seth! I hate to sound like I'm crapping on your coverage (you lucky dog...), but what am I missing here?

Don't get me wrong, I've got a pair of Garneau's backcountry snowshoes that I love...

No worries Vince! I was there covering the show, your advice about other available products adds a lot, and I'm sure some aspiring snowshoe racers in the Community will be grateful for it.

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