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canrocker
Feb 8, 2003, 7:45 AM
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Not sure about either, I bought the Cordless Large pad in September... and I LOVE it! just my 2 cents
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canrocker
Feb 8, 2003, 7:48 AM
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More relevant info: taco style, 2 types of foam (hard & soft) that can be changed around for highballs etc., storage pocket for keys, guidebook, or whatever. That's all (don't want to sound like an ad for Cordless)
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alvchen
Feb 8, 2003, 9:37 AM
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Metolius is hinged. Has I believe two inches of open-cell, with an inch of closed-cell foam on top.
The Franklin DropZone is taco style. I believe it's 2.5 inches of open-cell and 1 inch of closed-cell on top. Makes for an extremely cushy landing.
I'm looking into the Zealot Love Cushion, even though pricier, i've heard great things about it.
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jono13
Feb 9, 2003, 4:07 AM
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starts with an F, ends with a D
FLASHED!!!!!!!
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boulderingmadman
Feb 9, 2003, 4:37 AM
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ive owned two cordless larges and loved them both. my buddy has a franklin. its a great pad, and those side flaps mean you can pack more $#!& into it without loosing things...
beware the ankle-breaking seams on some of those folded pads...
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curt
Feb 9, 2003, 5:07 AM
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Hey Daisy,
Glad to hear you are going to up the bouldering ante in the future. I have pads from both Metolious and Cordless (Metolious is folded and Cordless is Taco type) and they have both been fine. I'm not familiar with Franklin bouldering pads, but rest assured that most stuff out there in the market these days performs well.
Curt
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froman
Feb 9, 2003, 6:42 AM
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or if you want to be thrifty and make your own, just go to a kayak repair store, get a wad of closed cell foam and open cell foam, and sew up a cover and handles and boom, save 100-150$!
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lox
Feb 9, 2003, 7:25 PM
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Froman: worst idea EVER.
lol.
I grab my metolius large whenever I go out. Cordless foam doesn't have the staying power.
Next pad:
www.zealotclimbing.com
I want the largest one with phat suspension...
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col_sanderz
Feb 9, 2003, 7:33 PM
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Alvchen said it right when he said the Franklin has a cushy landing...an extra half inch of foam makes a difference. IMO, its a good crash pad.
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dmon
Feb 10, 2003, 1:41 AM
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Tools of the adventure from
www.uncarvedblock.com.au
New Zealand climbing company sold by aussies. The most bitchinest pads ever. They are folding style but with the layer of closed cell foam continuous. No chance of bottoming out through the crack but you do have to store them flat.
Uncarved block do free shipping for orders over $100 Australian (I think). Check 'em out.
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powers
Feb 10, 2003, 1:49 AM
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I love my Zealot love cushion.
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woodse
Feb 10, 2003, 2:01 AM
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Bittersweet......that's all I'm sayin!
woodsE
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lox
Feb 10, 2003, 7:32 AM
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If you only have $150 to spend... go Metolius. Or s7.
Love.
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mreardon
Feb 10, 2003, 11:23 PM
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I have Misty Mountain, Cordless, and a Boreal pad. The Misty is the one that has maintained over the years, never tore through, and the padding holds the best. My Cordless and Boreal stay in the home gym. Every time I'm out it seems my friends always borrow the Misty pad and place it over the most dangerous areas. I say go with Misty.
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climbincajun
Feb 10, 2003, 11:29 PM
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I second the suggestion to get a FLASHED pad. I love mine. Best pad on the market.
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