MSR Lightning Tail Snowshoe Flotation Tail - 5 in reviews and deals for sale
Keep your MSR Lightning Showshoes riding high in powder with these five-inch flotation tails. Their easy-to-attach design allows them to be quickly added to your snowshoes after a big storm, and they increase the surface area of your snowshoes so you're actually able to cover some ground when the snow is deep.
$59.95
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$41.97
Product Specifications
| Brand | MSR |
|---|---|
| Category | Backcountry Snowshoes |
| Frame Material | aircraft-grade aluminum |
| Deck Material | urethane |
| Dimensions | 5in |
| Claimed Weight | 9oz |
| Recommended Use | backcountry snowboarding, backcountry snowshoeing, snowshoe hiking |
| Manufacturer Warranty | lifetime |
MSR Lightning Tail Snowshoe Flotation Tail - 5 in Reviews
WONKA
January 22, 2019Nice Add-On
Great for those deeper days. Easy to add and remove and definitely help. Good idea to have them and not need than don't have a need. Make your adventure easier and get these just in case.
James Schneider
January 14, 2019Float the Boat!
They add some good float for sure. Easy to pop on and remove on the trail. No tools required, just a tight snap and you're ready to go. Cool design.
Andrew Murphy
October 31, 2018Why/How to use Flotation Tails!
Nothing eliminates boundaries like MSR’s Snowshoe Flotation tails, unique to MSR snowshoes. These Tails add flotation on-demand in deep snow or when carrying heavier packs. With them, you can start with a smaller, more agile snowshoe for most adventures. When conditions change, attach the tails easily for greater surface area. Light enough to carry on extended trips, they allow… read more one pair of snowshoes to get you through it all. Modular Flotation Tails are available for all MSR snowshoes.
Jamie A.
January 29, 2017So helpful
Although I am well below the weight rating for the snowshoes I own, I decided to try these and see if they made a difference when breaking trail. They help more than I would have thought. Breaking trail in new snows of 12 to 16 inches, I would sink in 6 to 8 inches without the tails. With the tails, I sink about 2 to 4 inches. It takes much less energy with the tails. I recently… read more was breaking trail in 35 inches of very light powder and sank about 14 inches. However, after that snow had a couple of days to consolidate, I was only sinking in 8 inches when breaking trail. One can put these on on the trail but it is much easier to attach them beforehand. I use snowshoes to hike a lot and am very glad to have the tails.
Mike D Hilverda
November 30, 2013A little something extra
I knew the 25" lightning shoes were going to be best for me, but I did want the option of lengthening them when the powder gets deep or the load gets heavy. MSRs lightning snowshoes are all made more versatile by the tail option. Easy to afix and a big difference maker, these tails can mitigate the harshest conditions.
Nanette Ray
November 30, 2015I noticed that this item is not in stock, will you be getting anymore in? I'm in the process of buying the MSR Lightning Ascent snowshoes for my boyfriend for Christmas and he also wanted this too. Can you let me know? I will wait till I hear back from you. Thank you!
Christopher J.
November 6, 2015is this for a set of 2?
ERIC B.
November 3, 2015Can the tails easily be taken on/off in the woods? Other problem: Will the shoes (tails afixed) fit into the bag that has been made for them? I'd be purchasing the 25", tails and bag, if they all get along.
Priscilla L.
March 1, 2012Will these work with the MSR lightning...
Will these work with the MSR lightning Ascent Women's 22" snowshoe?
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