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 February 2007 – “Just wanted to let you know that I got out for a couple of hours at the weekend and had a great time with the snowshoe system. I was surprised to find that they were even more comfortable and efficient than having my running shoes mounted onto my other snowshoes. I will be using them a lot!”
—Esther Schwier
"I think the Kahtoola FLIGHTsystem a very neat system. I have been happy with the boots especially on packed trail and how much warmth they provide....I am extremely happy with how easy it is to use the entire system...The decks are super simple to use as well, especially the step in feature that the decks provide. While my hiking partners are fumbling with straps and gloves, I set the decks down and line up the front cleats with the SKYHOOK binding and step in then I eat a snack while my partners catch up!...Another area where the FLIGHTboot excelled is warmth. I never had any cold issues with the boots while snowshoeing. If anything my feet were too warm and the boots caused my feet to sweat. They did a good job shedding snow and did not seem to get wet during stream crossings or breaking trail."
—Jason Boyle (Snoqualmie, Washington)
"When I opened up the box, my first though was 'holy cow, look at those spikes!'...I have gone out with the Kahtoola FLIGHTsystem on weekly excursions in my area. The hikes varied in distance, from 4-10 km (2.5-6.2 mi) in length, mostly through the Voyageur Trail System just north of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. The temperature has ranged from -1 to -17 C (30 to 1 F). The snow conditions varied from packed powder on well-broken trails, light fluffy 'virgin' powder, heavy powder, ice and very hard packed snow, to crud that other cross country skiers and hikers have travelled on...I have logged close to 80 km (50 mi) using either the FLIGHTboots alone or with the FLIGHTdeck thus far. Most of the hikes were uneventful and the snowshoes performed exceptionally well...The FLIGHTboots are fabulous for hiking on hard packed trails!...Once we reached the frozen lake, the FLIGHTboots also performed exceedingly well...There were also some areas where the snow covering the ice had a slushy layer before reaching solid ice. The FLIGHTboots cut easily through the slush to grip onto the ice...The FLIGHTboots really excel on ice and hard packed snow. I feel secure and have not slipped once. I have even run up hard packed hills and across icy sections to test out the cleats on the bottom....When my husband is still undoing his snowshoe buckles, I already have the FLIGHTdeck off both feet and am ready for action!"
—Jo Ann Moffi (Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada)
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