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$Atlas 827 Elektra Snowshoe - Women\'s$

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Atlas 827 Elektra Snowshoe - Women's

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With a women-specific design, these Atlas 827 Elektra snowshoes offer plenty of comfort and ease of use for adventuring in the snow on flat terrain.

Tough frames are crafted from 6061 aluminum to create a stiff yet lightweight chassis and are shaped to facilitate a more natural stride
Designed for a woman's stance and stride, the optimized nose and tail shapes provide a balanced platform for stable footing and easy walking
Free-Rotating™ Suspension lets the binding rotate much farther forward than previous Atlas designs, freeing up the stride and reducing the amount of tail flip
The result of the design is that freedom of movement is increased, the toe crampon can bite into snow better and the foot is allowed a more natural rotation
Abrasion-resistant, lightweight Nytex™ nylon decks stay flexible when cold and stand up to the elements
Strapp™ bindings offer straightforward, no-fuss use with a webbing design that tightens snugly with a quick pull and heel straps that secure feet
Steel toe crampons supply sure-footed traction on snowy terrain; heel crampons increase traction while traversing and descending
Atlas 827 Elektra snowshoes' recommended load specification includes weight of hiker with gear

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Atlas 827 Elektra Snowshoe - Women's Customer Reviews

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Atlas 827 Elektra Snowshoe - Women's

4.8

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Attach securely (4)
Lightweight (4)
Stable (4)
Easy in/out (3)
Good traction (3)

Cons

Best Uses

- 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
  
  Feels true to width
  
  100%
  (3 reviews)
  Feels too wide

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)

Reviewed by 4 customers

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Jan

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great mid-terrain snowshoes!

By Amanda Rose

from Bend, Oregon

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Attach Securely
Good Traction
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Flat Terrain
Off Trail
Rolling Terrain

Comments about Atlas 827 Elektra Snowshoe - Women's:

I searched for days to find snowshoes in an affordable price range that would last me more than a season or two. I found these Atlas snowshoes at REI and gave them a shot. I LOVE them. The straps, while a bit tricky to get over a bigger boot, once on are incredibly secure. No slip or loosening while being active. The crampons are secure in the snow and there is very little snow flip when doing average trail walking and even off trail a bit! They are quiet and easy to maneuver and stay put on my foot. I snowshoe in the mountains on trails at least twice a week in the winter and have already put these to good use. I do moderate hills, rolling terrain, mostly on the trails, a little bit off trail and spent some time in two feet of fresh powder and they handled perfectly. I cant say enough good things about these inexpensive shoes. I am glad I splurged the extra few bucks for these VS the $30 cheaper ones. Well worth the money.

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Jan

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome showshoe!

By Sarah with the bad ankle

from Palo Alto, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Attach Securely
Easy Entry & Exit
Good Traction
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Deep Snow
Flat Terrain
Icy Conditions
Off Trail

Comments about Atlas 827 Elektra Snowshoe - Women's:

I've never been snowshoeing before, and had so much fun with these! I rented another, older Elekta model for my sister and seeing them side by side made it clear how much the design has improved. The kick back was negligent, getting into and out of the shoes was easy even with gloves on, and we had a great time both following the trail and breaking our own trail. Can't wait to take them out again!

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Dec

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A delight to use.

By Ceil

from Jackson Wyoming

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Attach Securely
Compact Design
Easy Entry & Exit
Good Traction
Lightweight
No snow flip
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

All Terrain

Comments about Atlas 827 Elektra Snowshoe - Women's:

I borrowed my daughter-in-laws Xmas gift Atlas snowshoes and loved them. First time out this year and it was a pleasure. I felt like I could go all day. I like them so much I am buying a pair for myself.

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Dec

2010

(11 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

New snowshoes

By WinterLove

from Maryland

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Attach Securely
Easy Entry & Exit
Feels good
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Not at this time

Best Uses

All Terrain

Comments about Atlas 827 Elektra Snowshoe - Women's:

I purchased these in anticipation of snow, having missed out last year. I can't wait to use them. I'm writing this review, even though I haven't used them yet, to let you know what I found out:
I called the Atlas Snowshoe company to ask them why there aren't reviews and why people are talking about snow flip with other models - could I expect the same with my model. I'm glad I called. They were great at answering all my questions.
Well, this is a new model, even though they've made series 8 before. What's new is the FRS system that pivots well (allowing you to move in many directions with out much maneuvering), and (Atlas said) significantly reduces snow flip. Also, be sure to purchase the correct size for your weight, I purchased 8-27. Atlas says I should not experience much if any snow flip, unless I am in severe conditions (which I don't plan to be). The lenght of the shoe matters because when there is more surface area on which to put your weight, it will reduce the snow fip. So, with the FRS technology and the length, I should be in good shape and not get much snow slip on my back (although, some is normal).
Speaking of conditions, Atlas also told me that I could use these in nearly all snow conditions, trails, rolling terrain, etc. And, I asked about the depth of snow - although we wouldn't need them for 3 inches of snow, you can try them out if walking on a soft surface and they'll be just fine. I hope this helps other women out there looking for a nice snowshoe, and I'll write back once the snow arrives and I get to try them out (either in MD, or whether I travel to find the snow!)