Atlas 8 Series

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The 8 Series is a hiking snowshoe made by Atlas. It has an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

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From Backcountry.com:
"If you want to get out and experience the winter trails, the Atlas 8 Series Snowshoe makes an excellent choice thanks to its easy-to-use design and durable construction. The V Frame construction lets you walk naturally, and stainless steel crampons help you cross slopes even whey they're icy. Atlas uses 7075 aluminum to make the frame tough enough to handle anything from rocks to roots when you have to get out in thin snow conditions. You also get a Nytex deck fabric that sheds snow when you get in too deep."

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Atlas 8 Series 25 inch Snowshoe (Fall 2008) The 8 Series by Atlas offers Atlas performance mainstays like Spring-Loaded Suspension and Elektra women's design at our best value. Both 8 Series snowshoes use the new no-fuss, no-hassle Strapp binding, with excellent arch support, gender-specific lasts, and Uniloop pull, all in a minimalist form. Deeper crampon penetration and the security of tempered steel heel cleats ensure confident steps. Forgiving Nytex decking and our proven aluminum V-frames offer superior durability no matter the conditions. Because the biomechanical differences between a man's stride and a woman's are just as important for beginners as they are for experts, the new Elektra 8 Series features our proprietary Elektra frame designed for a woman's narrower stance.Features:Spring-Loaded SuspensionStrapp Binding6063 Aluminum V-FrameElektra V-FrameTempered Steel Bi-Trac Toe CramponTempered Steel Heel CleatNytex DeckingSpecifications:Surface Area: 176 sq inWeight: 3.51 lbsLoad: 12-200 lbs"

From Altrec Outdoors:
"New this year, the AtlasWomen's 8 Series 823 Elektra Snowshoe offers performance mainstays like Spring-Loaded Suspension and Elektra women's narrow V frame design at a value. This snowshoe uses the new no-fuss, no-hassle Strapp binding, with excellent arch support, gender-specific lasts, and Uniloop pull. A durable Tempered Steel Bi-Trac Toe Crampon and Tempered Steel Heel Cleat provide deeper crampon penetration for security with each step. Because the biomechanical differences between a man's and a woman's stride are just as important for beginners as they are for experts, the new Elektra 8 Series features Atlas's proprietary Elektra frame designed for a woman's narrower stance. Hit the trails with subtly designed, lightweight, yet aggressive 8 Series Snowshoes from Atlas that quietly cushion each footfall with flexible Nytex decking and Spring-Loaded Suspension. As you hike, you end up with less drag thanks to the suspension while you get plenty of non-twisting traction from the Twin-trac toe crampon and tempered steel Tri-Cleat at the heel."

From CampSaver.com:
"FREE! Snowshoe Tote Bag With the purchase of Atlas 8 Series Snowshoes offer Atlas performance mainstays like Spring-Loaded Suspension at the best value.No-hassle Strapp binding, with excellent arch support, gender-specific lasts, and Uniloop pull, all in a minimalist form.Deeper crampon penetratio.Free shipping!"

User Reviews

Men's 8 Series
Reviewed by Mary, Jan 30, 2008

"I bought these shoes 8 years ago, but have probably used them a total of 25 times for 2-3 hour hikes on moderately steep terrain. The screws holding the binding blew out recently and the decking material ripped on that same shoe.

At times they were used on somewhat icy snow-covered roads that may have worn the screws."

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Men's 8 Series
Reviewed by Kim, Jan 09, 2006

"My rating would be a 5 if not for one single complaint that I have had with these shoes. And that is that the deck snaps back at the end of every step and hits my heel, spraying snow not just on the backs of my legs, but all over my upper back and over my head."

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Men's 8 Series (825)
Reviewed by Erik Swanson, Oct 13, 2004

"For me, the big selling point for the Atlas 825 snowshoes is the binding. It is very easy to get into and out of this binding, which encompasses the front of your boot in sort of a plastic clamshell, with a strap around the heel.

My only real complaint is that I found that my foot seems to gradually slide back in the binding, particularly when going uphill."

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8 Series 25 inch Snowshoe

$139.95

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