Product Name:

MSR Denali Ascent
Manufacturer: MSR
Group Name: Snowshoes
Weight: 1700.0 Gram(s)
Cost (MSRP): $225.00 CDN
Hitcount: 2056
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Description

Based on the Denali Classic’s tough, snow-shedding, Profax polypropylene one-piece construction, these shoes also have 3/8”-long talon-like steel Saber™ teeth, which provide exra grip on hard-packed snow or freezing terrain. Pop-up heel lifters save your calves on steep slopes. The user-friendly stand-up binding makes it easy to enter and exit. Ideal for snowboarding.

* Multi-toothed traction bars provide unparalleled grip for traversing side slopes and ice.

* The True Hinge rotation design keeps the shoe on the snow as you walk, without swinging it into your shin, or kicking snow onto your backside.

* Dimensions are 20 x 56cm (8 x 22in.).

* Made for loads up to 60kg (125lb.) without tails. From 60–100kg (125–225lb.) with 4in. tails. From 80–125kg (175–275lb.) with 8in. tails. Consider snow conditions, the weight of your pack, and winter clothing when sizing snowshoes.

* 4 and 8in. tail extensions are sold separately.

Features

Universal binding, under-toe crampon and side rails, tails available

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Title: Very good snowshoes
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Written by: johngenx Created Time:3/15/2007 10:44:50 AM
Strengths: Good float with tails, durable, easy to use bindings, grip well on icy sections
Weaknesses: Tails add to the cost, noisy
Conclusions: Good snowshoe for recreation, but backcountry use with a pack means you will need the tails. The bindings have held up very well and I can get them on and off with gloves/mitts on.

The side rail "crampons" work VERY well, and really add to where these can go as they don't become skiis when the trail ices up a bit.
Review Based on: 5 Year(s)
Title: Good for BC snowboarding
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Written by: hafilax Created Time:10/3/2007 5:42:49 PM
Strengths: traction, fit a wide range of boots, heel lifts
Weaknesses: downhill with the tails on is difficult
Conclusions: I've used them for backcountry snowboarding in Rogers Pass a few times. I used the large tails as I was ascending light powder. The heel lifts greatly increase comfort and reduce calf fatigue as advertised. I do prefer splitboards and AT over snowshoes for the backcountry though.
Review Based on: 5 Day(s)