Atlas 9-30 Trail

 

Atlas 9-30 Trail
Page Type Gear Review
Object Title Atlas 9-30 Trail
Manufacturer Atas
Page By benjydaniel
Page Type Jun 23, 2009 / Jun 23, 2009
Object ID 6223
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Product Description

If you're new to snowshoeing or just looking for a great product at a great price, these have core Atlas technology and are designed for outings on moderate terrain.

Features

* Spring-Loaded™ Suspension (SLS) absorbs impact and allows natural side-to-side foot flex and crampon grip for enhanced traction
* Flexible Wrapp™ binding cinches completely with one easy pull on the web loop and cradles the feet for a secure fit
* Features an adjustable urethane heel strap with easy-to-use SureClick™ buckle
* 6061aluminum, V-shaped frames provide the strength needed to flex the SLS system
* Durable, lightweight Nytex™ decks remain flexible when cold
* Tried and true, stainless-steel All-Trac™ toe crampons provide sure-footed traction
* Stainless-steel heal cleats aid in descending
* Recommended load specification includes weight of hiker with gear

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benjydaniel - Jun 23, 2009 11:24 am - Voted 5/5

My Review
This Snowshoe had taken me into many winter adventuress. The crampons are built exceptionally well, and the SMS is fantastic. It hardly feels like you have snowshoes on your feet. This is a great introductory product.

Since i couldn't afford Tubbs, I chose atlas and I am exceptionally happy with the product. It has allowed me to do backpacking in the high country with up four feet of firm powder. For soft powder backpacking, I would suggest going with the 9-36.

Great product at an unbeatable price.

CSUMarmot - Jan 8, 2011 11:12 pm - Voted 5/5

5/5
I have had very few complaints about these snowshoes thus far. The biggest thing that I have learned is to adjust them correctly the first time, if the toe is in exactly the right spot it shouldn't feel like you have snowshoes on at all (as said above).
These snowshoes can be carried together better with a few rubber bands along with the Atlas clips and are not heavy or awkward attached to your pack.

Marmaduke - Jan 11, 2011 3:32 am - Voted 5/5

For the price? A winner
Less than $110 so how can you go wrong? Very light weight. the bindings are pretty easy to strap into. The crampons are noticebly thinner than the Tubbs and the "suspension system" is not as heavy duty as the Tubbs so time will tell with wear how long they last. But they are very comfortable and at $105 compared to $250 or so for the Tubbs. A very nice entry level shoe.

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