Dr_Crash Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I am looking for a bouldering pad for my mini boulderer boy. Any recommendations? Cordless D-Lux according to http://www.toprope.com/whatshot/crashpad/crashinreview.htm though I don't know how easy Taco style pads are to carry. I'll do the carry, the mini boulderer being 46" tall. I like him, I don't want him to fall on the ground too much The Bittersweet single wide looks big and a decent price ($129). Metolius has their double size pad on sale for $126 too but that might be too big. Where to find them cheap? Used? Thanks! drC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camilo Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Climb Max in Portland has theirs for $110 or so. Their website too, Pagangear.com, you pay shipping. It's pretty much the same as the Metolius pad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 check out climb max in portland or order online at pagangear.com and you can get one around $89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoboy Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Big and Fat. Seriously, the bigger and fatter the better IMO (this from a part time Squamish boulderer.) Tacos carry fine, and are more reassuring to land on. The Metolius slanted seam doesn't seem to help much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Do you have enough NOLSe classes and retail experience to be making this judgement???? Well, do you?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gender_Bender Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 i bought a misty pad 3 years ago and we have become very close. We have spent many cold nights together and I love her dearly. However she has become soft and isnt there to meet my needs anymore. So alas i feel that we have grown apart but i will be purchasing another misty pad plus they even have a carpet type covering so us can clean your shoes and when you sleep on it you sleeping bag doesnt slide everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Tips on reviving your beloved Misty: If your padding has become soft after being used as a sleeping pad from too many road trips, there are cheaper options than buying a new crash pad. You can buy custom-cut pieces of foam at obscure 'foam shops' to bring new life to your beloved misty. You can pick the firmness of your padding to suit your needs (glorified sleeping pad or highball lifesaver). In Seattle, I've gone to 'Ali & Joe's Friendly Foam Shop' and these guys rock. Ali & Joe's Friendly Foam Shop 5311 Roosevelt Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105 I dare you to say 'foam' twenty times really fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Flash_Amazing Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 check out climb max in portland or order online at pagangear.com and you can get one around $89 This will be the worst $89 dollars you could spend on a crash pad if you want something that will actually last and keep you from busting your heels. Like Mad Rock shoes and other off-brand knock-off products, they are cheap for a reason; usually crappy materials (in the case of this pad, the foam is super-squishy and bottoms out easily), crappy construction, etc. Spend the extra 40 or 50 bills on something quality from Metolius, Misty, Cordless (now Revolution), or the like. You'll more than get your money's worth with a well-built pad that will last, and save your junior boulderer's heels when he's 72" tall and pitching onto it from twice that height. Dr. Flash Amazing's advice is, as per usual, good as gold and cheap as dirt. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gender_Bender Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 hey squid thanks for that info, maybe ill look into getting a new foam insert.. and yeah the climb max pads suck. My friend she won one at a comp a year ago and it sucked I could compile a list of negatives for you but im in class and supposed to be listening to my lecture so i dont have time. You get what you pay for and your son will not disown you when he breaks both heals on the 2nd rate pad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Crash Posted March 11, 2005 Author Share Posted March 11, 2005 Anybody used the Franklin Drop Zone? I've read good reviews (only downsides apparently: no carpet on top and slow to pack), and now that Franklin has a redesigned Drop Zone II the original can be found <$120. drC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTM Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Dr. Crash- the Franklin is sweet, one of the most reassuring pads I've fallen on. In general- the Metolius Large pad isn't really that large, it's actually a perfect size IMO. I also found out after throwing it in a puddle, that Metolius covers their foam with a plastic liner-mega bonus. Plus, they're still on sale on the Metolius site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Crash Posted March 11, 2005 Author Share Posted March 11, 2005 OK, will go with the Franklin then. Next time I'll think before placing two orders two days in a row at STP and save some shipping drC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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