Kahtoola Flight System

[marty]

Since we've been evaluating lots of new gadgets these days, whaddya think about this combination overboot/light traction aid/snowshoe?

Kahtoola Flight System

Click on both the Flight Boot and Flight Deck links to get the whole picture.

Marty

 

[Maddy]

Thanks for posting this. They look really interesting and I look forward to hearing opinions.
I like the way they just slip on but I'm not going to discard my snowshoes quite yet.
Another gear junkie.......

 

[nazdarovye]

I'm testing them out for a review and just had them out this past weekend at Carson Pass in the Sierra Nevada.

I need a lot more time with them, but at first blush, they're a smart design. The step in/out feature is really handy, especially if you're hiking through ice or mixed snow and dirt, as we did to get to the trailhead.

The boots were a bit hard to get on in my opinion (they're supposed to be tight though). Also - with the caveat that I need more time with them to be sure - their traction might not be quite as good as other snowshoes I've used.

But, overall: nice. Definitely seem like a good design for day hikes and snowy trail runs.