Comparing Snowshoes for Men
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Price | $292.39 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $223.96 at Backcountry Compare at 2 sellers | Check Price at Backcountry Compare at 2 sellers | $127.39 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $205.60 at Amazon Compare at 2 sellers |
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Pros | Rigid, precise, excellent binding security, impressive traction | Fully featured for steep and technical use | Good traction, easy-to-use and comfortable binding | Inexpensive, simple, reliable | Comfortable, easy to use |
Cons | New binding trades ease-of-use for comfort | Loud decking and bulky harness | Clumsy, strapped binding attachment isn't ideal | Loud decking on crusty snow | Expensive, not the best traction |
Bottom Line | The best snowshoes in our test, complete with high end features and simple engineering | This contender provides excellent traction, heel lifts, a comfortable binding, and moderate weight | This is a great traditional snowshoe that's outshone in a few areas by newer designs | This affordable molded snowshoe offers widespread appeal for its reliability and its compatibility with add-on tails that improve flotation | This comfortable and easy to use snowshoe is nothing special but gets the job done |
Rating Categories | MSR Lightning Ascent | Tubbs Flex VRT | Atlas Montane | MSR Evo Trail | Tubbs Mountaineer |
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Specs | MSR Lightning Ascent | Tubbs Flex VRT | Atlas Montane | MSR Evo Trail | Tubbs Mountaineer |
Measured Weight (per pair) | 4.0 lbs | 4.4 lbs | 4.3 lbs | 3.7 lbs | 4.9 lbs |
Sizes Available | 22", 25", 30" | 21", 25", 29" | 25", 30", 35" | 22" (one size) | 25", 30", 36" |
Binding System | Rubber net and straps with pin-in-hole | BOA and rubber strap | Rubber straps with plastic buckles | Rubber net and straps with pin-in-hole | Rubber straps with plastic buckles |
Frame Material | Aluminum | Plastic and steel | Aluminum | Plastic and steel | Aluminum |
Measured Surface Area | 188 sq in | 195 sq in | 218 sq in | 183 sq in | 197 sq in |
Measured Dimensions | 25"L x 8"W | 26"L x 8"W | 27"L x 9"W | 24"L x 8"W | 25"L x 8"W |
Binding/Deck Connection | Hinged | Hinged | Strapped | Hinged | Hybrid hinged and strapped |
Crampon/Traction Aids | Steel crampons, rails, and teeth | Steel crampons and rails | Steel crampons and rails | Steel crampons and rails | Steel crampons, rails, and teeth |
Deck Material | TPU coated Nylon | Torsion Deck (plastic) | Nytex nylon | Polypropylene | Soft-Tec PVC-coated polyester |
Heel Lift | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Flotation Tails Sold Separately? | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
Men's and Women's Versions? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Unisex | Yes |
Optimum Weight Load (per manufacturer) | up to 180 lbs (size 22") 120-220 lbs (size 25") 150-280 lbs (size 30") |
80-160 lbs (size 21") 120-200 lbs (size 25") 190+ lbs (size 29") |
120-200 lbs (size 25") 150-250 lbs (size 30") 180-300+ lbs (size 35") |
up to 180 lbs | 120-200 lbs (size 25") 170-250 lbs (size 30") 220-300 lbs (size 36") |
Tested Size | 25" | 25" | 25" | 22" | 25" |
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