MSR
MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (25 in.)
$350.87
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MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (25 in.) vs Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (25 in.) is cheaper at $350.87. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.)
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| Spec | MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (25 in.) | Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $350.87 | — |
| Brand | MSR | Tubbs |
| Released | — | — |
| Frame length (in) | 25 | 25 |
| Recommended load capacity (lb) | 120-220 (up to 280 with optional flotation tails) | 120-200 (25 in.); >190 (29 in.) |
| Binding type | Paragon binding (freeze-resistant mesh strap with toe stops) | DynamicFit 2.0 BOA binding (EVA foam integrated with BOA Fit System) |
| Traction crampon design | 360° Traction frame with durable steel DTX crampons | Viper 2.0 carbon steel toe crampon plus Traction Rails |
| Heel lift (bar) | Yes | Yes |
| Deck frame material | 7075-T6 aluminum frame | Flex Deck composite with Torsion Deck articulation and FLEX Tail |
| Weight per pair (lb) | 4.31 | — |
| Terrain rating | mountain | mountain |
Sources — MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (25 in.): cascadedesigns.com (verified 2026-08-11). Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.): tubbssnowshoes.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (25 in.) and Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Recommended load capacity (lb): MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (25 in.) 120-220 (up to 280 with optional flotation tails) vs Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.) 120-200 (25 in.); >190 (29 in.)
- Binding type: MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (25 in.) Paragon binding (freeze-resistant mesh strap with toe stops) vs Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.) DynamicFit 2.0 BOA binding (EVA foam integrated with BOA Fit System)
- Traction crampon design: MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (25 in.) 360° Traction frame with durable steel DTX crampons vs Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.) Viper 2.0 carbon steel toe crampon plus Traction Rails
- Deck frame material: MSR Lightning Ascent Snowshoes (25 in.) 7075-T6 aluminum frame vs Tubbs Flex VRT Men's Snowshoes (25 in.) Flex Deck composite with Torsion Deck articulation and FLEX Tail