2012 Expedition-Backcountry Category Snowshoes Comparison (view MSR Lightning Ascent starting at 12:45 of video) Hey it's just nice owning snowshoes that can summit Mt. Everest!
ORS Snowshoes Direct presents a general overview of snowshoes that know no boundaries. Highly technical snow shoes specifically designed for expeditioning and accessing remote backcountry with difficult and extreme conditions including steep mountain ascents and descents, deep powder snow, heavy wet snow, ice and wind-pack. Snowshoes included in comparison video: MSR Lightning Ascent, MSR Evo Ascent, Tubbs Flex ALP, Tubbs Mountaineer, Tubbs Xpedition, Atlas 12 / Elektra 12 & Atlas Aspect snowshoes.
2011 MSR Lightning Ascent Video by ORS Snowshoes Direct Includes a review and demonstration of the features found on the Lightning Ascent. Available in both men and women versions. Includes many new MSR Snowshoes technically advanced features such as the proprietary PosiLock AT bindings system that results in superior stability and control on even the most extreme terrain and conditions; Ergo Televator Heel Lifts for efficient climbing; 360° traction and Pivot crampons underneath for superior grip at all times. The optional MSR Lightning Tails provide increased flotation in deep snow. Very lightweight, extremely durable and packs flat for stowing in backpack, luggage etc. The MSR Lightning Ascent snow shoes are expedition / out-of-bounds category snowshoes.
Archived video from 2010/2011 season Snowshoes included in comparison video: Tubbs Mountaineer, Tubbs Flex ALP, Atlas 12 / Elektra 12 & Atlas BC24, MSR Lightning Ascent and MSR Evo Ascent snowshoes.
Archived video from 2009/2010 season MSR Lightning Ascent & MSR Lightning Snowshoes Video
ORS Snowshoes Direct demonstration video & snowshoe review of the MSR Lightning Ascent & Lighting models. The MSR Lightning Ascent snowshoes and MSR Lightning snowshoes are both available in men's and women's versions. These models are the lightest go anywhere / all terrain snowshoe models on the market. For use in all types of conditions such as deep powder and untracked snow, technical & hilly terrain, prolonged steep vertical as well as variable snow types like heavy, wet snow and icy hardpack. The MSR Lightning Ascent includes a heel lift bar for more efficient extended climbing, as well as a somewhat more secure and stable binding strap system than the MSR Lightning snow shoe model. Both models also pack very flat for easy placement in a backpack when accessing remote backcountry snowboard and ski routes.
Archived video from 2009/2010 season 2009/2010 Go Anywhere Category Snowshoes Comparison
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