What Size Snowshoes Tails Do I Need?

This Is A Question Answered By Accumulated Years Of Actual Use Of The Equipment.

There Are Many Variables Involved In Selecting The Right Length For The Specific Application, Environmental Conditions And The User.  It Is Very Difficult To Truly Provide A Correct Answer; Based On All The Practical-Experiences We Have Had With Customers Over The Years!  There Is No Simple-Minded Department-Store Or Catalog Mail-Order Store Answer!  We Do Not Sell By The Basic Selling Scheme: "The Customer Is Always Right"!

Proper Outfitting Requires First-Hand Experiences, And Are Subjected To Personal Preferences.  A Intelligent Equipment-Experienced Professional Outfitter Should Be Consulted With, To Get Professionally Outfitted.  As Professional Outfitters, Backed With Real Equipment-Experiences Since 1930, We Offer A Valued Service.  Free To Our Preferred Loyal Customers Purchasing At MSRP; And At A Nominal Cost To Others.

For Those Who Prefer To Outfit Themselves, We Offer Our Extended Expertise General Knowledge; Often Copied By Others; But Not Backed By Our Years Of Service As A Dealership And One Of The Largest Distributors In Our Field Of Expertise!   The two biggest factors are snow conditions and total weight of user, including all foreseen and predictable pack, gear and food.   It is best to wear the shortest shoe that will still provide enough flotation.  The shorter the shoe, the easier it is to maneuver with.  The main outstanding advantage of the MSR Denali Ascent and Denali Classic Snowshoes is the ability to purchase the shorter snowshoe, and have the ability to extend it at any future time; and while on the move in practical use.

MSR Recommended Snowshoe Sizing Chart

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What Are MSR Snowshoes Made Of?

The platform material of snow-shedding co-polymer is made of polyethylene and polypropylene that is very tough, even in sub-freezing temperatures. The crampons are made of hardened steel that will outlast aluminum five times to one. The Traction Bars are also made of the same hardened steel. The steel is powder coated to prevent snow from sticking.

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Are Small Parts Available For MSR Snowshoes?

Yes!  Casanova's Supports MSR Users Around The World!

MSR Snowshoe Sizing Recommendations

This MSR provided snowshoe sizing chart, serves as an approximate guide to flotation requirements.

For snowshoeing on firm snow or established snowshoe trails, MSR recommends using our standard 22" MSR snowshoes for all weight ranges.  This size will provide more than enough flotation, plus it will be lighter and more nimble than larger models.

If you spend the majority of your time snowshoeing in softer and deeper snow, MSR recommends adding our optional tails to the Denali and Evo models or moving up in size with one of our Lightning models.

Group/Expedition Trailbreaker Requirements

• When Snowshoeing In A Group, Walk Single-File.

This will pack the trail for those behind the leader ("trailbreaker") and make the going easier for them.  A designated lead-person "Trailbreaker", will need the most flotation, while the group-members follow; typically requiring smaller snowshoes for the packed trail the lead person breaks out in the snow.  Provide regular-scheduled relief for the trailbreaker by rotating the lead-person duty as necessary.