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MSR Lightning Ascent Backcountry & Mountaineering Snowshoes with Paragon Bindings

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Style: 30 Inch Pair


Color: Black


Features

  • Ultralight (4.93 lbs) technical snowshoes with superior traction for mountaineering, aggressive backcountry pursuits, and rugged terrain
  • 360-degree Traction Frames deliver edge-to-edge grip, especially on traverses, while durable steel DTX crampons provide serious bite on alpine steeps
  • Paragon bindings feature a one-piece contouring strap that wraps securely around boots, for a glove-like feel that eliminates rigid pressure points, and provides easy alignment and foot control
  • Ergo Televator heel lift bar flips up to increase uphill efficiency, provide help on steep ascents, and reduce fatigue
  • Snowshoes measure 8 x 30 inches, weigh 4.93 pounds/pair, and can carry up to a 280-pound load; bindings fit mens shoes sizes 4.5-15; made in the USA

Description

The MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes with Paragon Bindings are the lightest, most technical snowshoe in the MSR line. Designed with superior traction for backcountry pursuits, they provide security and stability in rugged terrain. Minimalist Paragon bindings feature a one-piece mesh contouring strap that wraps securely around boots for a glove-like feel that eliminates pressure points and promotes alignment and foot control. The ultra-durable, variable- thickness TPU mesh conforms to a wide range of boots, and maintains strength and flexibility in frigid weather; bindings are field-maintainable. A 360-degree traction frame offers edge-to-edge grip, and steel DTX crampons provide bite on traverses and slopes. Rugged, lightweight polyurethane decking offers floatation and durability, and easy-to-engage Ergo Televator heel lifts offer help on the steeps, reducing fatigue. Available in three sizes to accommodate a range of body weights/gear loads: 22-inch snowshoes measure 8x22 inches, weigh 4.18 pounds/pair, and carry a 180 pound load; 25-inch snowshoes measure 8x25 inches, weigh 4.33 pounds/pair, and carry up to 220 pounds; 30-inch snowshoes measure 8x30 inches, weigh 4.93 pounds/pair, and carry up to 280 pounds. Bindings fit men’s shoe sizes 4.5-15. Sold as a pair. Made in the USA. Three-year limited warranty.


Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: ‎31.5 x 8.66 x 7.48 inches


Package Weight: ‎2.52 Kilograms


Item Dimensions LxWxH: ‎33 x 9 x 8 inches


Item Weight: ‎2.3 Kilograms


Brand Name: ‎MSR


Warranty Description: ‎3 year manufacturer


Model Name: ‎Lightning Ascent


Color: ‎Black


Material: ‎Plastic


Suggested Users: ‎Unisex-adult


Manufacturer: ‎Cascade Designs Inc.


Part Number: ‎13081


Model Year: ‎2019


Style: ‎30 Inch Pair


Included Components: ‎1-pair snowshoes


Size: ‎30-Inch Pair


Sport Type: ‎Backcountry


Date First Available: August 8, 2019


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Good Traction and Binding - Too much snow "flipping"
Style: 22 Inch Pair Color: Black
This pair replaced my 10 yo MSR EVOs. The bindings on these are MUCH better. These shoes are a bit wider than the EVOs and it's noticeable but only a minor nuisance. Moving at a fasting pace (maybe 2.5 mph) these shoes constantly flip snow onto the back of pants. These shoes have a turned up aft end that seems designed to flip snow back at you at the pace we were going. My hiking partner's shoes (Tubbs) were not doing this. The amount of snow thrown at the back of my legs was sufficient to chill them. On a positive note, they're light and have good traction up and down slope. I've upgrade my opinion on these to 4 starts. I used them this last weekend in the Adirondacks. Both on well used hiking trails and bushwhacking. There the bindings are excellent in holding your foot/snowshoe alignment while traversing steep slopes. Also taking them off and putting them back on in the field is much easier than the EVO's. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2020 by Tom
    • I'm convinced this is the only snowshoe that actually works
Style: 30 Inch Pair Color: Black
These snowshoes are great. If you're doing any type of serious snowshoeing, such as trail breaking, these are what you want. They are worth the price. I've tried (rented, owned) several pairs of snowshoes of different brands. Lightning Ascent are the only ones that consistently: *Keep you on top of the snow *Don't fall off (Paragon Bindings are GREAT) *Have incredible traction for very steep slopes up and down The cheaper MSR Evo snowshoes had great traction but awful bindings and terrible flotation. Lightning Ascent are far superior in these aspects, which are pretty important. The only negative is that I got the 30 inch and didn't realize how easy it is to trip with snowshoes that long. Nothing to do with these specifically, just keep in mind larger/longer snowshoes require more careful walking. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2020 by A. Golden
    • Perfect for Winter Mountaineering
Style: 25 Inch Pair Color: Cobalt Blue
Review Image by pomotrash
I bought these MSR's after carefully reviewing the options of other snowshoes. They are some of the most expensive snowshoes on the market, but worth every penny. However, be aware that they are designed for a very specific use- winter mountaineering. These are probably not the best snowshoes for long cross-country backpacking trips, since their narrower profile doesn't stabilize a heavy pack as well as some of the other wider shoes MSR makes. However, if you are carrying a winter alpine pack with enough gear for an overnight, and need to go uphill in heavy snow, then these snowshoes are for you. I have tested them on consolidated snow with 35 degree slopes and had no traction issues since the built-in crampon and televators keep your feet locked into the slop. I highly recommend them for those adventurers who want to leave the trail and head straight up the mountain in soft powder or snow, at least until conditions require swapping them out for crampons. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2020 by pomotrash
    • Let it snow
These are some very nice snowshoes, I have been waiting for two years to get my hands on these, Ya they are pricey but well worth it, take care of them and they will take care of you, I'm 5 ft. 6 132 lbs. and with a 65 lb. pack the 30-inch shoes are perfect, there is no left or right marking above the boot tip area but there is a L and R where your boot is planted on the snowshoe, I would buy this again. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2022 by Amazon Customer
    • Best snow shoes available today IMHO
Style: 30 Inch Pair Color: Black
I haven’t found anything I dislike yet. I picked up the extenders for a backpacking trip this year.
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2019 by Don
    • Comfortable and easy to use features.
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Review Image by Dennis C.
Review Image by Dennis C.
The media could not be loaded. AWESOME PRODUCT!! Where do i start. 1. Bindings are comfortable and easy on/off 2. Lifters. I can raise and lower with trek pole. 3. Traction. If these wont get u up the peak then You need actual crampons. Several Adirondack high peak hikes this season. 8- 12 hrs a hike in snowshoes the whole time. ZERO complaints. These replaced my YETIs. Worth the money!! I got a size well below my wieght. Were i go flotation is not as important as mobility and traction. My Yetis are bigger if i need them but if its that deep im probably not hiking. My trail weight is around 250lbs. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2021 by Dennis C.
    • Best snowshoes ever.
Best snowshoes I’ve ever had, and I’ve had over 10 pair.
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2020 by ChiefWalkara
    • These snow shoes are great! They are tough and light on your feet, fun to use!
Style: 25 Inch Pair Color: Black
I have no dislikes about them, just the opposite! I used them for winter camping, exploring, and group outings. I would buy another pair.
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2021 by Jon Myrmel

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