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$Atlas 1223 Elektra Snowshoes - Women\'s$

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Atlas 1223 Elektra Snowshoes - Women's

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The sturdy Atlas 1223 Elektra women's snowshoes supply plenty of flotation and traction for off-trail adventures into the backcountry.

Elektra snowshoes are designed to match a woman's unique stride biomechanics and foot shape
Spring-Loaded™ Suspension absorbs impact and allows natural side-to-side foot flex and crampon grip for enhanced traction
Wrapp™ Pro bindings are lightweight and padded for comfortable warmth; they're as easy to get off as they are to put on
Floating tongue and indexed fit system offer the perfect fit; FlowTape™ silicone straps cinch the bindings effortlessly
Quick-release buckle pulls make getting out a snap
ReactiV™ 7075 aluminum, variable-geometry frames create a stiff, lightweight chassis for superb suspension response
Stainless-steel Holey-1 toe crampons with shovellike front prongs and sharp end points bite into the iciest slopes
Stainless-steel heel cleats and side traction rails increase traction while traversing and descending
Abrasion-resistant, lightweight Duratek™ decks withstand harsh, cold conditions
Heel lift bars relieve calf muscle fatigue while ascending steep slopes; bar stores flat when disengaged
Recommended load specification includes weight of hiker with gear

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Atlas 1223 Elektra Snowshoes - Women's Customer Reviews

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Atlas 1223 Elektra Snowshoes - Women's

3.5

(based on 4 reviews)

33%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy in/out (4)
Lightweight (4)
Attach securely (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Flat terrain (3)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  100%
  (3 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
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  100%
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  Feels too wide

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Feb

2013

3.0

not so great

By ryan33

from colorado

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Attach Securely
Easy Entry & Exit
Lightweight

Cons

Kicks Snow Up The Back
No Bite
No Floatation

Best Uses

Flat Terrain

Comments about Atlas 1223 Elektra Snowshoes - Women's:

I'm 5'7" and I have the 27's for extra float and backcountry. There is no floatation and the snowshoes kick snow all the way up my back. my pants are wet and my back. I'm very disappointed in the shoes especially for the price. I will say entry and exit are extremely easy. My husband and son have MSR's they have plenty of teeth all the way around the shoe and there is little snow that kicks up. I will be exchanging these for those.

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Jan

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good snowshoes

By Tranquil1

from Potosi, WI

About Me Beginner

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Pros

Attach Securely
Compact Design
Easy Entry & Exit
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Poor Traction

Best Uses

Flat Terrain
Trail

Comments about Atlas 1223 Elektra Snowshoes - Women's:

I used these snowshoes on hilly, untravelled terrain. I do find that I sink a bit into the snow, perhaps due to the shorter length. I have also found that if I don't have my weight centered just right on a hill (down or up), I slip--perhaps this is the shoe, or perhaps it is because this is only my second season of snowshoeing.

I am able to run in these shoes without tripping, which is great!

Overall, very happy with these shoes & not sure if the issues I'm having are due to the shoes or my limited experience.

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Feb

2010

(10 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

pretty looks, performance lacks

By jeorge

from Santa Fe NM

About Me Intermediate

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Pros

Easy Entry & Exit
Lightweight

Cons

Poor locking on bindings
Poor Traction

Best Uses

Flat Terrain
Steep Pitches

Comments about Atlas 1223 Elektra Snowshoes - Women's:

I do on and off trail snow-shoeing. A great deal of joy in snowshoeing is jumping off trail and blazing through the thick powder. In my experience, these shoes, are great on the flat and in a climb. Traversing on the side of a hill in them provides little stability as there are not enough side placement of cleats. I also find the locking mechanisms of the bindings to freeze up, which does not allow for tightening when the foot bindings slip which they do too often. I am going to return these and get a pair of MSR's.

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Feb

2010

(9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Pros and Cons

By MNmomma

from Minneapolis, MN

About Me Intermediate

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Pros

Attach Securely
Easy Entry & Exit
Lightweight

Cons

Kick up too much snow

Best Uses

Comments about Atlas 1223 Elektra Snowshoes - Women's:

The most important factor to me was ease getting in and out of snowshoes. These are amazing for that, the best system there is. They do, however, kick up a LOT of snow compared to other brands. So much so, that I have wondered if the easy straps are even worth it.