Creating a womens snowshoe takes more than a change in graphics. MSR has engineered the Womens Lightning Ascent snowshoe from the ground up in partnership with an orthopedic gait specialist. By identifying subtle differences in stride dynamics and analyzing extensive footage from the field, theyve created a more efficient snowshoe with a lighter, narrower frame, specifically tuned for a woman's stride. Plus, you get all the technical advantages of the mens Lightning Ascent snowshoeincluding unprecedented 360 traction and unmatched, all-terrain performance.
Designed for Women: Lighter and narrower than Lightning Ascent snowshoes for maximum, gender-specific stride efficiency.
Unrivaled Traction: Total-Traction frame delivers the best possible 360 grip even while traversing.
Ultralight: The lightest snowshoe in its class.
Unmatched on Steep Terrain: Televator heel lifter reduces calf fatigue, making climbing easier and more efficient.
User-Friendly: 4-strap step-on binding is fast, secure, easy to use and wont freeze.
Stable Support: True Hinge steel crampon enhances foot stability and minimizes heel drift, resulting in a more efficient and natural stride.
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22 25
Color Blue, Red Blue, Red
Length 22 in / 56 cm 25 in / 64 cm
Width 7.25 in / 18 cm 7.25 in / 18 cm
Weight per pair 3 lbs 4 oz / 1474 g 3 lbs 8 oz / 1588 g
Gender W W
Televator x x
Number of binding straps 3 3
Country of Origin Made in Seattle, USA Made in Seattle, USA

I.D. (International Design) Magazine Annual Design Review Award. Recognized for outstanding design in the Consumer Product category.

Germanys outdoor magazine names the Womens Lightning Ascent snowshoes as the winner of their snowshoe test.

Germanys outdoor magazine names the Womens Lightning Ascent snowshoes as the winner of their snowshoe test.

Best of Hardware Category Outdoor Award for achievements in function, quality, technical solutions, innovation, usability and design by ISPO International Trade Fair Group 2004