Crescent Moon Gold 17 Expedition Snowshoes - Bronze

Crescent Moon Gold 17 Expedition Snowshoes - Bronze

Crescent Moon Gold 17 Expedition Snowshoes - Bronze
List Price: $289.95
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Manufacturer: Crescent Moon
Brand: Crescent Moon
Model: GOLD 17
Color: BRONZE
Product features:
  • 37" x 10", 5.6lbs per pair, recommended up to 300 lbs, designed for deep snow conditions
  • Platform: Our Tear Drop shaped frame provides outstanding maneuverability without loss of floatation. This unique shape allows you to walk and run naturally without changing your stride or waddling. The frames are made with 6063 aircraft grade aluminum tubing and tig welded for strength. The decking is lightweight, durable, highly abrasion resistant, and quiet, noticeably different from plastic snowshoes.
  • Traction: Aggressive 3 crampon stainless steel traction system provides outstanding grip in all terrains, but particularly in hard pack and icy conditions, and on climbs and traverses. Crescent Moon is the only snowshoe to have a toe claw which is important for digging in when climbing hills or mountains and helps with push-off when hiking or running.
  • Made in Boulder, CO, USA using environmentally considerate manufacturing processes and components. Our snowshoes are 95% recyclable through our take back program. Limited lifetime warranty.
  • BINDING: The Crescent Moon SPL (Single Pull Loop) binding has been recognized as the best binding year after year by the media, testers and customers alike. The all foot encompassing binding system is made of a flexible polymer which wraps around your foot and provides excellent support and comfort and will not come out of adjustment. With a simple pull of the loop on top of the binding the entire harness system is tightened - or loosened - with one hand - even with gloves on! The heel mechanism is as simple as ratcheting forward to the perfect setting. It is a quick and easy entry and exit. Features spring loaded cam and ratchet buckles. The Gold 17's have the larger version of our standard SPL binding and fits sizes 10 to 15 including pack boots and most snowboard boots.

Sports reviews of Crescent Moon Gold 17 Expedition Snowshoes - Bronze

Customer Review: A little disappointed
Sport shop rating: 3 Stars

I have been snowshoeing fairly consistently since 1992. I have been using Tubbs Sierras and have tried several other brands such as Sherpa and Atlas. I now live in southern BC where the snow is a lot fluffier so thought it was time for a larger platform. I heard a lot of great things about CM and have been told they are supposed to be the Cadillac of Snowshoes. Unlike Tubbs and Atlas, CMs are still made in the US which made the choice even easier.

I will start with the positive. They are amazingly light for the size and the binding system is very easy to use even w/ gloves. It's brilliant. All of the adjustments for tightening and loosening are made so you can easily manipulate it with a gloved or mitted hand.

Unfortunately, the second time I used them the heel strap broke. CM said it was because "some customers overtighten the bindings resulting in broken straps" so I guess I am not alone. I was on very steep deep snow and it was tough going. I am not one to over tighten something needlessly whether it be a pack, snowshoe, or whatever. The bindings on my old Sierras' are made of thick nylon webbing which is made to be pulled as hard as you are able to, but the CMs are made of a thinner material so I took this into consideration when tightening by trying to put a finger between the binding and my boot etc... The bottom line is I was being careful. Having said that, if I did over tighten, then there must be a fine line between too tight and too loose which shouldn't be that way with back country gear, especailly with something you are adjusting w/ a gloved hand. It made me worry a little if and when they would break again. Hopefully not 5 miles from the car.

My main complaint however is the fronts tend to nose down. This helps a little when on steep terrain but on moderate to flat, it's a little frustrating. I felt as if the binding was mounted too far forward. I am about 220 unloaded which is the weight they are made for. I have never felt this with any other snowshoe. Maybe things would even out if I carried more weight but I doubt it.

I hope this didn't come across as a rant. The binding strap broke last season so I took a year to write this not wanting to write a knee-jerk review. My wife also has a pair but of a smaller size and she loves them, especially the bindings.

For now I will keep using my Tubbs which are starting to tear a little but that's not bad after 16 years.

Description of Crescent Moon Gold 17 Expedition Snowshoes - Bronze

Crescent Moon Gold 17 Series Snowshoes for serious floatation in the most serious backcountry conditions. We're talking serious floatation in deep tundra! Crescent Moon's Gold 17 Snowshoes are the largest and lightest of all 'big' shoes. They feature extra traversing claws for greater grip in any terrain and, when combined big surface area, make even the most challenging back country conditions passable. Hand made in Colorado by a band of snowshoeing fanatics, these Gold 17s are built for all-out performance in the snow. Here's the proof: Teardrop shape frame for a natural stride and optimal flotation ; TIG welded powder coated aluminum frame for greater strength and durability; Exclusive SPL (Single Pull Loop) binding uses an ultra-durable polymer gel stirrup and toe harness system that adjusts with one quick pull... polycarbonate heel ratcheting buckle secures your heel in place and provides a responsive binding under all conditions ; Exclusive three-claw stainless steel crampon traction system out-grips 2-claw styles and is positioned to dig in not only at the heel and ball, but also at the toe, to give you complete control through the entire step; TGS decking material is stable and durable in all snow conditions... contains no PVC ; 10 x 37" frame and is recommended deep snow conditions and snowshoers and gear over 300 lbs; Approx. 80 oz per pair ; Made in USA.; Truly World-class snowshoes! Order Today! Crescent Moon Gold 17 Series Snowshoes
The largest and lightest of all "big" shoes, the Crescent Moon Gold 17 snowshoes are built for great flotation in deep tundra. The snowshoes feature a new binding that's easier to put on and take off than ever, an important consideration when you're wearing a big pack. The aggressive claw system, meanwhile, offers additional side claws that deliver added traction and stability on long traverses. In fact, the Gold 17s are sturdy enough to support more than 300 pounds of weight in deep snow conditions. Other details include a TIG-welded, powder-coated aluminum frame that's strong and durable; a teardrop-shaped design that delivers a natural stride and optimal flotation on the trail; and clear Surlyn T front decks. The Gold 17 snowshoes, which measure 37 by 10 inches and weigh 5 pounds per pair, are backed by a lifetime warranty.

Key Features of Crescent Moon Snowshoes:
Binding
The most important part of a snowshoe is the binding. It should be easy and intuitive to use, provide support, be comfortable under all conditions, and efficiently transfer your energy to the traction system with each step you take. That's why Crescent Moon invented the SPL (single-pull-loop) adjustable binding. You'll get the response and control you need and get a great sense of confidence to go up or down any trail with a pair of Crescent Moon snowshoes.

The SPL binding is the easiest in/out binding on the market: simply place your foot in the stirrup and pull up (and getting out is just as simple). The binding holds your entire foot with equal tension throughout, resulting in better support and comfort toe to heel with side to side stability for significantly better performance than "open-toed" binding designs. This simple design is the result of extensive testing and years of use by Crescent Moon customers from around the world.

Platform (Frame and Decking)
To ensure optimal flotation, Crescent Moon Snowshoes are balanced to distribute your body weight across the entire shoe. The design also makes them easier to pull out of the snow, so you don't have to work as hard to walk, hike, or climb. The unique teardrop-shape platform is based on the shape of your foot: wide at the ball and narrow at the heel. Instead of forcing you to waddle, the ergonomic design helps your feet clear away from each other with every step, ensuring a smooth, natural stride while allowing you to concentrate on your adventure.

The frame is made from lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum tubing, which is shaped by hand and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), which is welded for incredible strength, durability, and reliability. The decking is made from an ultra durable, lightweight material called TGS (the good stuff) which simply won't tear or fail. It is extremely resistant to abrasion and textured for additional traction and performance. A new decking material is made using the most processes and ingredients as possible and does not use PVC.

Traction
Crescent Moon has the only three-claw crampon traction system on the market, so you can really get a grip. Inherently better than standard two-crampon systems, it features the only genuine toe claw found on a snowshoe. As you walk, you use your whole foot, shifting your weight for balance and traction with each step. Crescent Moon's stainless steel teeth and claws dig in not only at the heel and ball, but also at the toe, to give you complete control. All of Crescent Moon's crampons come with protective, snow-shedding shields to prevent buildup of snow and ice.

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