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| MSR Denali Ascent | 
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| Brand: MSR
Category: Sports
Buy New: $179.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  (3 reviews)
Sales Rank: 52669
Media: Sports
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.7
Dimensions (in): 23 x 8 x 4
Model: 69201
ASIN: B000ZK3COQ
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Unmatched on Steep Terrain: Elevator heel lifter reduces calf fatigue, making climbing easier and more efficient. | | • | Superior Traction: Steel traction blades with saber teeth, crampons, and molded braking bars in deck provide exceptional grip. | | • | Versatile: 4 and 8 flotation tails (sold separately) make Denali Ascent snowshoes a 3-in-1 package, eliminating the need for multiple pairs of snowshoes. | | • | Secure Fit: Crampon extension plate eliminates heel drift, while four-strap binding provides a great fit and secure attachment to snowshoe. | | • | Accommodates Large Boots: Enlarged boot hole allows for use of snowboard and/or ski boots. |
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Product Description
The MSR Denali Ascent is for demanding winter ascents that require equipment as tough as you are. These lightweight, technical snowshoes offer incredible performance on ice and snow-covered landscapes. The Denali Ascent's are great on steep terrain with the Televator heel lifter that reduces calf fatigue, making climbing easier and more efficient. Traction on steep ascents is key and the Denali Ascent can handle most things with steel traction blades with saber teeth, crampons, and molded braking bars in deck provide exceptional grip. Other Features: Crampon Material: Steel Deck Material: Plastic Heel Lift: Yes Weight: 3 lbs 12 oz Dimensions: 8 x 22 in Warranty: Lifetime Use: Back country, hiking
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| Customer Reviews:
 10 years and just ready for a new set April 20, 2008
I read these reviews and I have to agree with the higher rating. My wife, mother, father, mother-in-law and father-in law bought some of the original Denali's in 1999. Not only am I going to buy a new set of these items in the fall, I'm not even going to look at another brand. If we've had 6 pair last 9 years of moderate use, they're worth every penny. Just by luck I started snowshoeing the year before the MSR Denali's were marketed heavily and as soon as I saw them I knew they were going to be awesome. We're hikers, not runners and these are not built for speed, but for everything else, there is nothing better.
 MSR Gear September 22, 2007
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Hey, guy who wants to rant (See other review). Yeah, your MSR snowshoes broke after 5 seasons, that's what happens to snowshoes. The only maintenance requirement was $60 in 5 years; you should have checked your gear before you went out. MSR makes quality gear, and sticks to producing the staples of camping, not mass-marketing the changes-year-to-year junk. Ever broke any of your other gear? Wah:(
 Great til they break.... March 14, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
They are great while they work...mine broke recently.
I've had a pair of these for about 5 years. I use them for maybe 2 or 3 trips a season. I'm about 185lb and sometimes cary about a 50 lb pack. Recently on a backcountry trip the binding completely broke (the metal part) near one of the swivel points. It appears the metal fatigued and failed. I was miles away from the trailhead out in the middle of fresh powder with a heavy pack. All I had with me to repair these was nylon chord. Yeah that was a good time.
I emailed MSR and they told me that they only have a 3 year warranty and they were very sorry they fatigued and failed on me but my best bet is to purchase new bindings online somewhere for 60 dollars. No thanks. I'd prefer not to get stranded out in the middle of the fluff with a broken shoe again. I'd rather put 60 dollars into a snowshoe that has a lifetime warranty from a company that stands behind their products.
I also found it quite interesting that in the company's response to my email they said they were "sorry that the bindings on my showshoes have started to fatigue and ultimately failed". I had never mentioned fatigue failue in my email to them. Makes me think they have seen this happen to these bindings quite frequently.
I used to think these shoes were great. I no longer recommend them for anyone other than 50 pound kids. Also, the metal bar for the heel elevators has been bent on both (i'm thinking these shoes are not meant for using with a backpack).
Your mileage may vary. Use at your own risk...
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