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Atlas says:
Take to the trails with Atlas’s Helium-TRAIL, an ultra-light composite snowshoe that’s certain to become your go-to for less extreme winter hikes. Also a great snowshoe for beginners, the Helium-TRAIL features an easy-climb 12 degree Heel Lift and Wrapp™ Stretch binding which provides a comfortable and secure fit with a simple and intuitive two-buckle closure allowing for an easy entry and exit. Not lacking in traction, the TRAIL crampon’s forefoot-aligned tempered steel tangs coupled with the steel traction rails provide the grip needed when trails become packed down or uneven. With a sleek design aesthetic and a reasonable price tag the Helium-TRAIL has become a favorite of winter trailblazers worldwide!
Our Verdict
We're working out what we think about Atlas's Helium - TRAIL Unisex Snowshoes, we'll add our comments here in due course.
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- Wrapp™ Stretch Binding: The diamond pattern optimizes stretch direction making this binding conforms to your boot, resulting in great fit and control. With tool-less heel strap and roller buckle this is quick fitting binding that is easy to use.
- Helium Deck: The deck of the all-new Helium series provides the foundation to make these the lightest composite snowshoes available. The unique louver design sheds snow to keep them lightweight, while also creating traction.
- Pivot Limiter: Pivot Limiter allows a more comfortable steadily stride.
- TRAIL Crampon: Very effective crampon that drives the user forward with each step.
- Traction Rails: Traction Rails run 2/3 length of snowshoe providing stability and control in all conditions, while still allowing tail to flex for natural gate.
- 12° Heel Lift: Provides relief when climbing those long steep hills, and easily stores for flats and descents.
- Rockered Footbed
- Binding: Wrapp™ Trail
Specifications
23" (unisex)
- Weight per pair: 1442g
- Load*: 80-160 lbs / 36-73 kg
26" (unisex)
- Weight per pair: 1565g
- Load*: 150-220 lbs / 68-100 kg
30" (unisex)
- Weight per pair: 1690g
- Load*: 200-270+ lbs / 91-122 kg
*Load = User's bodyweight + gear
