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psalmadventurer
May 12, 2002, 2:18 AM
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Hey- would a Cascade Designs mat thing work as a crash pad? They are open/closed cell foam, and some are like 3 inches thick. Why wouldn't it work for a compact crash pad? Eah? So maybe it is a little thin but...any comments?
Thank you. Jennifer
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jdcox_9
May 12, 2002, 3:13 AM
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i'm sorry, but what is a 'cascade designs' thingamabober?
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psalmadventurer
May 12, 2002, 4:20 AM
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http://www.campmor.com/webapp/commerce/command/ProductDisplay?prmenbr=226&prrfnbr=6934791
Okay there is an example @ campmor.com, if the link doesn't work go to campmor.com and select brand "Cascade Designs." I am just thinking, I don't think I will really go that high (unlike a lot of boulderers), and I want something I can throw in my pack, not a huge crash pad. I might buy this thing anyways and see if it works...if anyone has any suggestions I would luv em! Thanks for replying. Jennifer
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bigevilgrape
May 12, 2002, 4:36 AM
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my vote is for no, its not thick enough to absorb any shock, and it isn't as rugged. in the end you will be much better off with a real crash pad. they also make better beds then therma rests.
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beyond_gravity
May 12, 2002, 4:44 AM
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listen to purple gurl. Dont buy it as a crashpad, buy it as a sleeping pad, that you may use as a crashpad when your backpacking and find a sweet boulder! I personally dont think it's nearly thick nuff for any real bouldering.
PS: why would you want to fit a crashpad in a back pack? your crashpad indeed Is your backpack!
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psalmadventurer
May 12, 2002, 4:52 AM
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Thanks everyone for your advice. Well when I go on my big hikes (more than 8 miles is a "big" hike for me) I want to have a crash pad for those "sweet boulders" (yeah!)...I don't really want to lug a whole huge crash pad with a little extra metolius type bag thing attached, I don't know, it just doesn't seem realistic. But, rest assured, you have all talked me into getting both (someday LOL)!
Jennifer
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miagi
May 13, 2002, 1:17 AM
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Those pads are more for sleeping on. Crash pads are relatively light. Even if you hike 8 miles, it shouldnt be a discomfort. I could haul my Bittersweet pad all day and not feel a thing. Try to buy something smaller around 3.5 x 4 with backpack straps. You shouldnt have a problem
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maddie
May 13, 2002, 1:30 AM
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yeah it does look a bit thin, but i spose it would be beta than landing on the ground if your doing relativly small problems... go for a light weight crash mat instead
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thrashclimber
May 17, 2002, 1:40 AM
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yeah jennifer i just got my metolius large crash pad today sweeeeeeet !!! haha 179.00 with tax weehhh i only had to pay half i got my mommy to pay othher haha get that one its plennty big enough and if ur shorter than 5 foot ten inches u can sleep on it too haha just got to find somthin to prop ur feet up with i cant wait to hit those boulders at devils lake this weekend later babe
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apollodorus
May 17, 2002, 2:05 AM
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Try going to a mattress store, and seeing if they have a plain foam mattress. Or check out a used fold-out sofa. Most of those have a foam mattress.
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alvchen
May 17, 2002, 2:07 AM
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The description said it was 2 inches thick, consisting of both open and closed cell foam. If you added one more inch of open cell foam to the bottom, would it work? Open cell foam is pretty cheap too.
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fiend
May 17, 2002, 2:15 AM
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If you want a mini-crashpad then check out the Pusher crashpad pack thingies. BD also used to make one called the spot, I'll see if I can find a link so you can see what I'm talking about....
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fiend
May 17, 2002, 2:20 AM
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Here it is, the Pusher Spot
http://www.pusher.com/...ts/Images/spot-i.jpg
Quote:THE ULTIMATE CLIMBING PACK. CARRYS ALL YOUR GEAR EASILY TO THE CRAG AND UNFOLDS INTO A MAT FOR CHILLING BETWEEN REDPOINT BURNS. THEN TAKE IT TO THE BOULDERFIELD WHERE IT MAKES A CLEAN LAUNCHING PAD OR LOW-PROFILE MAT FOR SUPER LOW PROBLEMS.
$115
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