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User Review: MSR Lightning Ascent

MSR Lightning Ascent
Above: The current Lightning Ascent, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed March 24, 2008 by George Peck

Rating: rated 4.5 of 5 stars

The binding rubber becomes inelastic below 10 F. The two front binder straps continually release - usually after the plastic keep breaks.

All straps must be taped at the dead end or they will spontaneously leave the shoe at some point.

The two strapper requires so much pressure to keep boot centered that only plastic boots can be worn for long periods.

Edge teeth have ripped my Patagonia Guide Pants twice so it is advise to wear gaiter with these shoes.

Otherwise, a great platform.

Binding needs tweaking.

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Lightning Ascent at 8 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Campmor
4 purchase options:		Lightning Ascent 25 Lightweight High Traction All Terrain Snowshoe$239.98Buy Now
Women's Lightning Ascent 25W Lightweight High Traction All Terrain Snowshoe$239.98Buy Now
Women's Lightning Ascent 22W Lightweight High Traction All Terrain Snowshoe$239.98Buy Now
Lightning Ascent 30 Lightweight High Traction All Terrain Snowshoe$269.98Buy Now

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:		Lightning Ascent Snowshoe$259.95Buy Now
Lightning Ascent Snowshoe - Women's$259.95Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
2 purchase options:		Lightning Ascent Snowshoes$259.95Buy Now
Women's Lightning Ascent Snowshoes$259.95Buy Now

Moosejaw
3 purchase options:		Men's Lightning Ascent Snowshoe$233.95Buy Now
Women's Lightning Ascent Snowshoe$233.95Buy Now
Lightning Ascent Snowshoe$260.95Buy Now

CampSaver.com
2 purchase options:		MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes$259.95Buy Now
MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes - Womens$259.95Buy Now

GearX.com
2 purchase options:		Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (2008)$179.99Buy Now
Lightning Ascent Snowshoes Womens (2008)$179.99Buy Now

EMS
5 purchase options:		Lightning Ascent 25 Snowshoes, Orange$259.95Buy Now
Lightning Ascent 22 Snowshoes, Orange$259.95Buy Now
Women's Lightning Ascent 25W Snowshoes, Red$259.95Buy Now
► more Lightning Ascent choices from EMS

US Outdoor Store
2 purchase options:		Lightning Ascent 22 Snowshoes - Orange$259.95Buy Now
Lightning Ascent 25 Snowshoes - Women's$259.95Buy Now

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