Cutting Edge Snowshoe Concept & Technology

+ First To Developed And Offer Modular Configuring Snowshoes

Have The Right Floatation For The Trek, Then Switch Configuration For A Surefooted Lighter Summit Assault, And Every Changing Condition In-between!  Other Companies May Have The Words "Outfitting" In Their Registered Trademarks Or Advertising, But That Doesn't Make Them Experienced Outfitters!  Here At Casanova's We Provide Authoritative Information And Advanced Outfitting Support; Backed By Technology Research, Product And Technique Studies, Field-Tests And Practical Use Of Products. The Casanova Collection Offers Refined, Developed And Engineered Products For Their Intended Particular Purposes.  MSR Products Are Some Of The Better Quality Products On The World Market Today, And The MSR Snowshoes Offer This New Modular Concept To Consider.

The MSR Denali Classic and Ascent Snowshoes incorporate a groundbreaking modular design that makes these shoes extremely versatile, lower weight and gear count effective, and highly efficient for the ever chancing conditions of mountain terrain; throughout the trek and climb phases of an assault.  Not Just A Selling Gimmick, The Modular Design Offers A Serious Solution To The Changing Conditions Of the Complete Assault.  Have The Right Snowshoe Configuration For The Different Phases By Simply Changing The Tail!   Simply Attach The Optional 4- or 8-inch tail, to extend the snowshoe from 22 inches to 26 inches or 30 inches; providing additional flotation in soft snow or when carrying a heavy pack.   This quick reconfiguration is done while on the move, providing for one pair of shoes adapting to the environment; wide range of loads and snow conditions.  You Will Never Need Two Pairs Of Snowshoes!

CASANOVA'S SNOWSHOE FAQ

What Size Snowshoes Tails Do I Need?

What Are MSR Snowshoes Made Of?

Are Small Parts Available For MSR Snowshoes?

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What size snowshoes (tails) do I need?

This question is difficult to answer because there are a lot of variables involved in selecting the right length for the specific application, environmental conditions and the user.   And It Is More Difficult to answer Based On All The Practical Experiences We Have Had With Customers Over The Years!  There Is No Simple Department Store Or Catalog Mail-Order Answer!   You Really Should Consult With And Get Professionally Outfitted By Experienced Professional.  As Such Outfitters, Backed By Real Equipment Experiences Since 1930, We Offer A Professional Outfitting Service At A Nominal Cost, And Free To Our Preferred Customers Who Choose To Purchase Equipment At A Legitimate Fair MSRP Price Established By Higher Quality Manufactures.

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!

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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; usually requiring smaller snowshoes for the prepacked trail the lead person breaks out in the snow.  Provide regular-scheduled relief for the trailbreaker by rotating the lead-person duty as necessary.