Crescent Moon, Silver 17, X-Large Expedition Snowshoe (Pair)

• 2 year manufacturer warranty (The Gold 17 has a lifetime warranty).
• Great snowshoes for expeditions in the deep powder!  (Same as Gold 17, but without traversing claws).
• 4.6 lbs  (Gold 17 is heavier @ 5.3 lbs, due to the slightly beefier binding, the addition of traversing claws and because all crampons on the Gold 17 are Stainless Steel as apposed to aluminum on the Silver 17 (this makes them slightly less durable but lighter)).
• Recommended for snowshoers under 300 lbs (same as Gold 17). 
• Provides best float for the back-country for snowshoers under 250 lbs (same as Gold 17). 
• 10" x 37" tapered frame for increased maneuverability (same as Gold 17).
• Effortless SPL (single pull loop) cam-locking (tension-locking) buckle binding system over the foot and spring-cam heal straps, which provide for an excellent performance fit. (The Gold 17 has a slightly more heavy duty SPL binding with auto-locking buckles over the foot ((instead of cam-tension locking)) and a ratcheting heel strap (instead of spring-cam)).
• Tapered frame, for increased maneuverability (Same as gold 17).
• 3 aluminum crampons featuring intuitive "Toe Claw" design (Gold 17 has Stainless Steel Crampons which are stronger, however this adds more weight to the Gold 17).
• Available in polished aluminum (Gold 17 is available in powder coated Red and Green.)
• Made in Boulder, CO (Gold 17 is also made in Boulder, CO.)

Summary of the differences between the Gold & Silver series:

Best Uses for Silver 17: 

• Ideal for backcountry touring for snowshoers under 300 lbs. Ideal for expedition use in deep, unpacked powder for snowshoers under 250 lbs. 

• In their 2009/2010 Winter Gear Guide, Backpacker Magazine chose Crescent Moon as the Best Binding on the market!

• Crescent Moon is dedicated to environmentally sustainability and manufactures most of its products in its Boulder, CO factory using wind-powered energy.  
• Crescent Moon Snowshoes are made without PVC (Polyvinyl-chloride), a common, toxic component used in most other brands of snowshoes.  
• The company recycles nearly 100% of its waste products including aluminum, stainless steel, cardboard and other materials.

• Crescent Moon's Sliver Series Uses a simple, but very cost effective combination of a fully adjustable harness system made of a flexible polymer, over-the-foot cam locking buckles and a spring-cam heel adjustment. The Silver 17 SPL binding provides unparalleled support and control on all terrains (slightly less durable than the beefier Gold 17 version).
• A horizontal stabilizer has been added beneath the footplate for greater control, and they've significantly increased the size of the stomp pad for better traction and comfort in all terrain.
• The SPL binding also distributes tension equally around your foot, providing the best possible fit and comfort, as well as additional side to side stability for significantly better performance than open toed binding designs.
• Additionally, the SPL binding system is made with water-proof materials so it will not freeze, stretch, or come out of adjustment while in use.

• All the Silver & Gold series shoes have high quality abrasion resistant decking material called Surlyn (R) decking in the front & TGS (the good stuff) in the rear.
• Surlyn is a slick, durable, lightweight material used to provide frontal structural stability to the shoe.
• TGS material is extra quiet when striding.  
• It is also stable and ultra durable in all snow conditions and the coldest of temperatures, and simply won't tear or fail with normal use. 
• It is extremely resistant to abrasion.
• It is also textured for additional traction and performance.
• The decking on Crescent Moon Snowshoes is balanced to distribute your body weight equally across the entire shoe. This design makes them easier to pull out of the snow, making it easier to walk, hike and climb

• A lighter person will experience more "float" with this snowshoe than a heavier one. This is true of all snowshoes for all people.  The bigger the "footprint" of the snowshoe, the more float you will achieve.
• As a trade off, larger snowshoes are generally less maneuverable and a bit heavier.

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

• The frame is made from lightweight, TIG welded, aircraft-grade, 6063 aluminum tubing, shaped and welded by hand and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) providing the greatest strength, durability & reliability available in any snowshoe.

• Crescent Moon guarantees the quality of every showshoe they make. Any defect in their materials or workmanship will be repaired, or the snowshoe replaced, at their expense and returned to you within ten working days. Damage attributed to acts of nature (cars, dogs, tires etc.) and to normal wear and tear will be repaired at reasonable rates. All of their Silver series shoes carry a 2 year warranty.

• Crescent Moon Snowshoes are manufactured in Boulder, CO USA.
• Crescent Moon uses wind energy to power their manufacturing facility.
• Crescent Moon has eliminated PVC from their snowshoes.
• Crescent Moon Snowshoes have a simple to use, single pull binding system that hugs your foot like no other.
• Crescent Moon Snowshoes have a toe claw traction system, transferring grip to where it is needed most.
• Crescent Moon Snowshoes were designed with the natural walking/running motion in mind. They are shaped to maximize mobility with a natural, easy stride. 

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• Whether you are a beginner snowshoer or a seasoned veteran, Crescent Moon Snowshoes will provide you the with best experience available!
• OUTSIDE magazine’s 2010/2011 edition of their Winter Gear Guide recognized Crescent Moon’s running shoe, the Gold 12 Direct Mount, as the BEST of its category, as well.  
• Similar recognition of Crescent Moon ‘s running model, the Gold 12, by Trail Runner Magazine, chose it for its annual “GEAR of the YEAR” award in 2009/2010 season.
• Backpacker Magazine's Winter Gear Guide 2010/2011 edition chose Crescent Moon’s Kid shoe as the “best” of its category.
• Binding Highlights:
• Backpacker Magazine chose Crescent Moon as the “BEST BINDING” on the market in their 2009/2010 Winter Gear Guide, and in the most recent Backpacker issue.
• Using a simple, but very effective combination of over-the-foot cam locking buckles and the only ratcheting heel adjustment on the market, the SPL binding provides unparalleled support and control on all terrains.  This binding, featured on all of its Gold series of snowshoes, has been cited numerous times as the best binding system made, which is generally considered to be the most important feature on any snowshoe.
• Crescent Moon has focused on its binding system since its inception in 1997 and has for the past 13 years been recognized many times for product innovations and unique solutions to snowshoes and bindings.
• Crescent Moon Snowshoes’ new enlarged version of the SPL (single-pull-loop) adjustable binding system can accommodate snowboard boots and other large configuration foot-wear.

• Crescent Moon bends their own frames, die presses their decking and other parts, and assembles their snowshoes in their Boulder, CO factory.
• Their welding, powder coating, and molding are performed by local businesses.
• All other snow shoe parts are manufactured in the US except for a few of their buckles which are manufactured in Italy.