User Review: MSR Lightning Ascent
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I bought my Lightning Ascents a bit over a year ago. At that time, the binding used two straps over the top of your boot; they have upgraded it this year to three straps over the top of the boot.
And that may solve what I found to be the key problem: my boot drifted in the binding.
Overall, I agree with the other reviewers about its traction, light weight, the value of the ascent bar, and its generally strong performance. But the foot drift was an annoying problem.
I think MSR probably changed the binding in response to the problem I and others encountered. I have used the same three-strap binding on other MSRs (the Denali Ascent), and it has been very satisfactory.
So, while I would rate my two-strap Lightning Ascents at three stars, my guess is that the three-strap model would deserve four or five stars.
Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Lightning Ascent at 6 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Backcountry.com | Lightning Ascent | $259.95 | Buy Now |
 Backcountry Outlet | Lightning Ascent | $181.96 | Buy Now |
 Ramsey Outdoor 2 purchase options: | Lightning Ascent 22 | $259.95 | Buy Now |
| Lightning Ascent 22 Women's | $259.95 | Buy Now |
 EMS 2 purchase options: | Lightning Ascent 22 Snowshoes | $259.95 | Buy Now |
| Lightning Ascent 22 Snowshoes, Women's | $259.95 | Buy Now |
 US Outdoor Store 2 purchase options: | Lightning Ascent 22 Snowshoes - Orange | $259.95 | Buy Now |
| Lightning Ascent 25 Snowshoes - Orange | $259.95 | Buy Now |
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