Kahtoola FLIGHTdeck

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Kahtoola says its unique FLIGHTsystem is “what snowshoes wanted to be when they grew up.” The FLIGHTsystem is made up of an insulated FLIGHTboot with built-in traction and a FLIGHTdeck step-in snowshoe deck. The system is designed to adapt to conditions ranging from packed powder to deep snow to icy terrain, whether you’re walking, running, or hiking.

When you need flotation for fresh or deep snow, click the FLIGHTboot into ports on the FLIGHTdeck to create the FLIGHTsystem. FLIGHTdecks have stainless steel traction cleats, an adjustable heel block, and no straps or buckles to deal with in the cold. When you no longer need flotation, pull the ripcord to release the decks and stow them away. The FLIGHTdeck is available in two sizes: the smaller Gypsy (8" x 23"), is designed to be a fast and light version that carries up to 150 pounds over packed snow, and the larger Gemini (8.5" x 24") will carry heavier loads. The FLIGHTdeck works only with the Kahtoola FLIGHTboot.

Two sizes: Gypsy (8" x 23") and Gemini (8.5" x 24")
Gypsy Weight: 2.5 lbs (1134 g) per pair
Gemini Weight: 2.68 lbs (1219 g) per pair
Materials: aluminum frame, Hypalon decking and Pebax plastic, stainless steel crampons
MSRP: $185

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From Backcountry.com:
"When you're hiking along in your Kahtoola FLIGHTboots and you hit deep snow, step into Kahtoola's FLIGHTdeck snowshoe. The FLIGHTdeck snowshoe gives you the flotation you need and a simple step-in style you'll love. Pull the reset tab on the FLIGHTdeck's foot panel, step down, and feel your FLIGHTboots clip onto the deck. Durable Hypalon decking lasts throughout your snow seasons, and stainless steel cleats give you traction when conditions get icy. When the trail becomes hard pack, pull the release handle on the ripcord, lift out of the FLIGHTdeck, and stash these 40oz snowshoes in your backpack."

User Reviews

Unisex FLIGHTdeck
Reviewed by Alicia, Mar 07, 2007

"The Kahtoola FLIGHTsystem, integrated overboots (FLIGHTboots) and snowshoe decks (FLIGHTdecks), offers winter trail runners and hikers a warm, dry, and binding-free alternative to traditional snowshoes. The system is designed for running and hiking primarily on snow-packed trails."

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