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Atlas 1230 Snowshoes

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Made to explore, the Atlas 1230 snowshoes feature aggressive, biting traction, a versatile binding system and tough materials to supply great footing as one explores mountain terrain.

7075 aluminum frame is the lightest and strongest Atlas offers, providing a dependable platform for superb suspension response and an easy stride
Spring-Loaded™ Suspension (SLS) uses offset webbing straps to create a springy platform beneath the foot that absorbs impact and allows natural side-to-side foot flex
Wrapp™ Pro bindings use low-friction ratcheting buckles, silicone straps and a free-floating, padded tongue to supply a precise, comfortable and supportive fit
Lightweight Duratek™ nylon decks are super-tough and built to withstand harsh, cold conditions; textured surface helps resist abrasion
Stainless-steel instep crampons with shovel-like 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 for sure footing on mountainous terrain
Heel lift bars on the Atlas 1230 snowshoes 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 1230 Snowshoes Customer Reviews

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Atlas 1230 Snowshoes

4.8

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Good traction (4)
Lightweight (4)
Stable (4)
Attach securely (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Rolling terrain (3)

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- Width:
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Feb

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

vs. MSR

By Jason from CO

from Highlands Ranch, CO

About Me Intermediate

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Pros

Attach Securely
Easy Entry & Exit
Good Traction
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Rolling Terrain
Steep Pitches

Comments about Atlas 1230 Snowshoes:

I have been renting snowshoes 1-2 times or more a year now for a few years and felt it was finally time to break down and buy my own set. Last winter we hiked up north of Bear Lake in RMNF with very similar Atlas snowshoes and were very very impressed with them, from the gait, to the bindings, to the suspension system, as well as how much lift we got on heavy snow using them.

I went into the local REI store a few months ago, intent on purchasing Atlas Snowshoes and the REI gear guide said I should get MSRs, he indicated they "blow away" the Atlas shoes (his experience was as a guide in RMNF). We rented MSRs and took them out near Tabernash CO in moderate conditions. Both my wife and I hated the MSRs. They had very little lofting, the gait/stride and suspension seemed sub-par, and I slipped out of the bindings at least once... which was surprising, as the guide had insisted that all bindings other than MSRs were inferior and I would "slip out" sooner rather than later. I will say that the MSRs did great on hard packed ice and are probably better than the Atlas if you plan on climbing up steep icy embankments as they are smaller and dig in more.

With the winter blowout on Snowshoes I finally bought myself a pair of the Atlas, and decided not to cheap out, so I bought the Atlas 1230s. The day I took them out, we had gotten over 24 inches of new snow in the foothills behind our home which includes miles of open space. I was very VERY happy with how these shoes performed. The bindings are very easy to use and in 5-7 miles of hiking I never once slipped out of them. They do quite well in deep powder, giving me (I weigh about 200 lbs without gear) good enough loft that I was not knee deep when I was in drifts that otherwise would have come up past my hips. Stride and gait were natural and my feet and ankles were not sore (unlike MSRs) even after hours of hiking. I did fall over once, when I turned around and did not account for the length of these shoes... I will grant that MSRs are more compact (but otherwise I was very unhappy with the MSRs).

All in all I am very impressed with these and glad that I finally broke down and bought my own. We got my wife the Elektra 9 series starter kit, and other than the bindings not being quite as good (and no heel lift) she was very happy with those too.

I can definitely recommend these.

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Nov

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Atlas 1230 Snowshoes

By KoalaCowboy

from Metro Denver, CO

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Attach Securely
Good Traction
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Icy Conditions
Off Trail
Rolling Terrain
Steep Pitches

Comments about Atlas 1230 Snowshoes:

As a freelance photographer, I spend a lot of time hiking and seeking out locations to shoot pictures.

I have not done any snowshoeing for a few years, but once strapped in, the snowshoes felt like they were just another part of my legs.

I wore my Rocky boots to ensure my feet stayed warm (1400g of Thinsulate insulation) and while the boots are thick, getting into the bindings was pretty simple. Only had to adjust one time, as I didn't get my right foot completely straight in the binding. A simple lift of the release, shift the foot slightly, then re-tighten and I was off again!

The heal lift bar is a huge plus if you plan to hike up any hills where you are going directly up the hill!

At 5' 11" tall, 192lbs and carrying ~40lbs in my backpack, these snowshoes really did well in hardpacked snow and in soft snow both on & off trail!

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Jan

2011

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Fun!

By Iberian

from Rocklin

About Me Anytime

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Pros

Attach Securely
Easy Entry & Exit
Good Traction
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Atlas 1230 Snowshoes:

Snowshoes, if you haven't owned a pair, open up a world of backcountry winter options. Many of the trails I have hiked in the summer are easier in the winter because the snow makes them perfectly smooth "roads".

The Atlas 12 Series is very light. It secures very well to your boot. I have even used them with a pair of Solomon GTX's with no problems. (You do loose effeciency vs a boot because of the flexible sole) They are very tough. Most of the time I go out I atleast look for rock formations and jump off them into the powder. Even when jumping from 25ft and being submerged to my neck the Atlas shoes never gave me any trouble. Often I will have to wiggle the snowshoe and dig it out and they stay glued to my shoes. Perhaps the most overlooked feature is how easy it is with glove to adjust, put on, and take these off. Of the 5 other brands my friends have brought none of them are close to as easy as this system. MSR's were the closest to these.

I couldn't find a better snowshoe. The MSR's do have a rigid frame with jaggies that looks like it would be better on ice pack. If I was going to hike Mist Trail in Yosemite in winter I would take MSR's over my Atlas shoes.

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Dec

2010

(8 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

First pair of Snowshoes

By FuzzySlipper

from Minnesota.

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Good Traction
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Fall Off Easily

Best Uses

Deep Snow
Off Trail
Rolling Terrain

Comments about Atlas 1230 Snowshoes:

I bought this pair, my first ever, last year and just had them out for the first time today (12/13/10) after hibernating over the summer. Hiked about 5 miles in deep powder and rolling terrain and like getting back on them again this year. Overall I am pleased with them. I like the way the binding is attached to the body with silicone straps instead of hinges, the give a little lateral pivot compared with models that have a hinge and it seems to help the backs "spring" up instead of dragging across the snow. However they use the same material in the straps that attach the boot too, only instead of some type of buckle it uses little teeth that sort of dig into the silicone and essentially use friction to hold the boot in place and this did slip a couple of times. I assume a buckle type tension adjustment would slip like these. Other than that they seem to be a well made product, no QC issues and except for some scratched paint on the aluminum frame they seem to have help up well after their first season and now starting on their second. As far a giving a recommendation, it's kinda hard as these are the first and so far only pair I own. I guess I would say try some others out and see if the binding is to your liking. They are on the expensive side and are close to the Lighting Ascents in price and equal in weight, so I might say give those a try as well if it is possible to rent them at REI and see which is too your liking before spending $280-300 on a pair of snowshoes.