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MSR Lightning Axis 22 Snowshoes - Women's

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Explore the trails in the women's MSR Lightning Axis 22 snowshoes, which combine cutting-edge features like quick-and-easy binding adjustments, ergonomic heel lifts and gait efficiency technology.

  • Sturdy aluminum 360° Traction frame provides security on any terrain, thanks to aggressive teeth integrated in the frame along the outside edge and underfoot
  • Urethane-impregnated nylon decking is lightweight, waterproof and durable; heel strike area features a welded-on reinforcement patch
  • SpeedLock™ system offers quick and easy, glove-friendly adjustment of your bindings
  • Axis™ Gait Efficiency Technology can be adjusted to compensate for individual toe-in and toe-out tendencies in gait, maximizing stride efficiency and overall comfort
  • Make use of optional instep straps (sold separately) for even greater security; straps stay pliable and easy to adjust in cold temperatures, even when wearing mittens
  • Steel crampons underfoot not only grip well, but also provide stability and reduce heel drift for an efficient gait
  • Ergonomic heel lifts engage with the flick of a pole grip to ease strain on your calves during steep ascents
  • All materials are waterproof, so they don't soak up water, freeze and get heavy
  • Compatible with MSR Lightning Snowshoe Flotation tails (sold separately) for an easy-on/off flotation boost when in deep snow or carrying extra weight
  • Please note: without tails, recommended load is up to 180 lbs., and with 5 in. tails, recommended load is up to 240 lbs.
  • Recommended load specification for the MSR Lightning Axis 22 snowshoes includes weight of hiker with gear; flotation will vary with snow condition

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MSR Lightning Axis 22 Snowshoes - Women's Specs
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Description
Best use
Snowshoeing
Rolling terrain
up to 180 pounds
Yes
Aluminum
Urethane-impregnated nylon
Powdercoated steel
Yes
Yes
Yes
7.25 x 22 inches
3 lbs. 8 oz.
3 lbs. 8 oz.
Women's
Snowshoe terrain
Recommended load
Heel lift
Frame material
Deck material
Crampon material
Instep crampon
Heel crampon
Lateral crampon
Dimensions
Weight per pair
Weight (pair)
Gender

MSR Lightning Axis 22 Snowshoes - Women's Customer Reviews

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3.0

Almost there

By Michele the Mountain Girl

from Utah

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Pros

  • Attach Securely
  • Compact Design
  • Good Traction
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Difficult Entry & Exit
  • Unstable

Best Uses

  • All Terrain
  • Deep Snow
  • Icy Conditions
  • Off Trail
  • Rolling Terrain
  • Steep Pitches

Comments about MSR Lightning Axis 22 Snowshoes - Women's:

These snowshoes are great in every way except one. Although they are only .75 inches less in width than other comparable models, this makes a big difference in stability. It's easy to roll you ankle because the base under the front part of the shoe is so narrow. Other than that, they are light and have great traction, but the binding system is a little tricky the first few times--that wide strap. But once you adjust it, you don't have to again unless you change your boot. The strap that crosses the top of your foot tends to be tight and must we worn loose or you can get arch fatigue.

  • Sizing:
  • Feels true to size
  • Width:
  • Feels too narrow
  • Was this a gift?:
  • No

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5.0

Two trips, two successes

By kbeaner

from Sudbury, VT

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Pros

  • Attach Securely
  • Compact Design
  • Easy Entry & Exit
  • Good Traction
  • Lightweight
  • Stable

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Flat Terrain
    • Icy Conditions
    • Off Trail
    • Rolling Terrain
    • Steep Pitches

    Comments about MSR Lightning Axis 22 Snowshoes - Women's:

    Haven't had a chance to use the extensions yet because we don't have enough snow, but these snowshoes performed admirably on steep Adirondack trails of snow and ice. LOVE the heel lifts! So light and comfy that sometimes I forget I'm wearing snowshoes and I step on them and fall down.

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    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width
    • Was this a gift?:
    • Yes

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