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tupi
Feb 26, 2002, 3:25 AM
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I want to buy my first crash pad, so I can practice bouldering with safety conditions.
Wich features should i look and search , if i want to buy a new crash pad?
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colin
Feb 26, 2002, 3:35 AM
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Size
thickness of foam
type of fold
does it have carrying straps?
Good stitching
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kaptk
Feb 26, 2002, 3:51 AM
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In the gear sales forum there is a great deals post with an address for a Colorado company. The address is wildernessexchangeunlimited.com. They have a deal on a Metolius Large Crash Pad with cosmetic blemishes for $129.95. This is a great pad. I know someone who has one and I have used it before. You won't be disappointed.
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sonofspork
Feb 26, 2002, 5:06 AM
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I have one of the cordless large pads and it works pretty good. I think it costs around $150 - $170.
Also, the Climbing Gear Guide just came out and they have an article on crash pads. you might want to look there.
-sONofSpORk
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treyr
Feb 26, 2002, 12:33 PM
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Look for thickness, straps, and if you are goin to hike with it look at weight. Look at Rock and Ice.com they have a review of a big group of crash pads. They compare them and talk about the features
Trob
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miagi
Feb 26, 2002, 11:07 PM
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LoL, I usually have crags if i can find them but there isnt alot of bouldering spots. Instead of wasting my money i find old couch cushions laying around lol. Not the safest thing. I also wouldnt recommend it for social climbing because people will laugh at you hahah
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newbieclimber
Feb 27, 2002, 6:58 PM
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cordless large delux--$175
metolius hinged--(around the same price)
i think the reviews overstate the importance of a waist belt. i never use mine.
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goopermc
Feb 27, 2002, 7:23 PM
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make sure that you find a pad with both open cell foam and close cell foam.
You might want to check out http://www.megaspot.8m.com/ If you call them up they will sometimes have seconds. I picked up a 37-1/2" X 54" X 4" with 3" of open cell foam, and 1" of close cell foam for $70
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goopermc
Feb 27, 2002, 7:33 PM
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here is a link to the review on rock and ice:
http://rockandice.com/index.phtml?section=gear_show&content_id=76
It is pretty thorough.
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