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Lightweight, secure and quiet on the snow, the MSR Lightning Explore men's snowshoes give you confidence and uphill efficiency to explore farther on your off-trail winter forays.




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| Best Use | Snowshoeing |
|---|---|
| Snowshoe Terrain | Rolling Terrain |
| Snowshoe Closure | Rubber Strap |
| Max Recommended Load | 22 IN: 180 pounds 25 IN: 220 pounds 30 IN: 280 pounds |
| Frame Material | 7075-T6 aluminum |
| Deck Material | TPU-coated nylon |
| Crampon Material | Martensitic steel |
| Toe Crampon | Yes |
| Side Traction | Yes |
| Heel Lift | Yes |
| Dimensions | 22 IN: 22 x 7.25 x 3 inches 25 IN: 25 x 8 x 3 inches 30 IN: 30 x 8 x 3 inches |
| Weight (Pair) | 22 IN: 3 lb. 9 oz. 25 IN: 3 lb. 12 oz. 30 IN: 4 lb. 5 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
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My first pair of snowshoes so I have nothing to compare them to. They seem to work just fine short of deep light powder, where I sink more than I expected. Im not punching post holes. I'm 6-2 220, some extenders or a diet would probably help. The bindings work for the Oboz Bridgers I bought, size 12, but it's a tight fit. Four stars for something I didn't catch until I was on the trail. One is not like the other.
I’ve been using these daily for the last month or more, the bindings are great. I’m going to use them on my lightning accents just swap them out, these are not accent shoes they are explore shoes are they are worth having.
Best Snowshoes I’ve ever used. Had the binding ratchets freeze up a few times, Gotta stay out of the brook crossings.