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CRASHMATS

 

Photo: The famous Langdale Boulders (famous for prehistoric art as well as for bouldering),
with the Langdale Pikes in the background.

 

Also known as Crashpads, and just about de rigeur for any boulderer these days. How did we manage without them way back when.....!

Seriously, using one of these to pad out your groundfall could save you from a broken ankle or worse. They are expensive due to the high quality foam inside them and this is in at least two layers, a soft under layer that absorbs the shock, and a thinner firmer layer that spreads it out.

 



MOON - Saturn Crash Pad Red

Saturn Crash Pad RedAbsolutely vast Moon crashpad

A monster burrito style pad for dedicated boulderers. The detachable rucksack straps attach to the "clean" upper side of the pad and tuck away in to a neat pocket so they don't get in the way when the mat is in use. The dirty side of the mat is inside when folded so both your back and car stay cleaner when the mat is being carried/transported.

High quality foam, hard-wearing ballistic nylon fabric and lightweight aluminium buckles.

Weight: 8kg. Size: 160cm x 120cm x 11cm

NB: This mat is too big to be shipped via Parcel Force and the carrier costs are very high. We regret therefore that we cannot ship it free to Northern Ireland, the Channel Isles, Hebrides, Isle of Man or other remote outliers of the UK. For anyone who still wants one we can arrange to have it shipped direct from Ben Moon (expect to pay ca £40 shipping for anywhere in Europe). 


Price: £185.00 [US$285.65] (Including VAT at 15%)


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MOON - Warrior Crash Pad

Warrior Crash PadMassive Moon crashpad

The Warrior is similar to the old Moon Deluxe crash pad but has a few improved features. The detachable rucksack straps attach to the "clean" upper side of the pad and tuck away in to a neat pocket so they don't get in the way when the mat is in use. The dirty side of the mat is inside when folded so both your back and car stay cleaner when the mat is being carried/transported.

The new Warrior pad is slightly larger than it's predecessor and is made from the same high quality foam, hard-wearing ballistic nylon fabric and lightweight aluminium buckles.

Seen here with a Moon Voyager rope bag (not included). Weight: 6kg. Size: 130 x 100 x 9.5cm

This is a BIG pad for serious boulderers.

NB: Sorry we cannot ship this mat abroad, or to Northern Ireland, the Channel Isles, Hebrides, Isle of Man or other remote outliers of the UK as it is too big to be sent via Parcel Force and the Carrier costs are outrageous!  


Price: £139.99 [US$216.15] (Including VAT at 15%)


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MOON - Pluto Crash Pad Red

Pluto Crash Pad Red A small pad with a single shoulder strap. Ideal for carrying further afield or as a second pad for protracted problems. Folds burrito fashion, and the ground side folds inwards so that you don't get mud all over your back.

High quality foam, hard-wearing ballistic nylon fabric and lightweight aluminium buckles.

5kg. 100cm x 90cm x 8cm

NB. The colour is actually much redder and and less pink than it appears in the image, closer to that of the Warrior Mat above. 


Price: £89.99 [US$138.95] (Including VAT at 15%)


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POD - Crash Pad

Crash Pad Nice light mat, double rucksack type straps converts to a single shoulder strap if wished, POD's legendary construction. Please click the image to see the pad open.

Size: 102 x 92 x 7.5cm (39 x 35 x 3"). 


Price: £99.99 [US$154.39] (Including VAT at 15%)


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POD - Super Crash Pad

Super Crash Pad Super large version, single shoulder strap converts into rucksack straps if desired. Please click the image to see the pad open.

Size: 100 x 130 x 8cm, (29.5 x 50 x 3"). 


Price: £129.99 [US$200.71] (Including VAT at 15%)


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Red Chili - Splashdown Logo Crashpad

Splashdown Logo Crashpad The Red Chilli crash pad has been again overhauled and is superthick at 12cm with dual-density foam so that bumps in the ground are absorbed as well as you being protected. Rucksack straps, and suitcase handle. Easy clip metal buckles. Removable rucksack style harness.

Approximate size: 120cm x 90cm x 12cm. 4.5kg.
 


Price: £139.99 [US$216.15] (Including VAT at 15%)


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Red Chili - Mini Crashpad

Mini Crashpad A smaller version of the Splashdown, for ease of carry storage and transport. Same foam, same strapping and harness system. Dual density foam, new easy-clip metal buckles, removable ‘rucsac’ style harness.

Approximate size: 102cm x 83cm x 9cm. 2.75kg.

The logo may vary - generally we stock the standard Red Chili logo as shown on the Splashdown, above. If the logo is important to you please contact us before you order so we can check.
 


Price: £109.99 [US$169.83] (Including VAT at 15%)


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Red Chili - Taco Crashpad

Taco Crashpad A lightweight mat that works on a ‘wrap-around’ principle and is designed to be used carry side up to keep your
back clean on the carry out. The wrap also avoids a central crease to fall through and you can stuff your gear inside for the approach. Metal buckles for easy unclipping, removable harness and target design to help you hit the spot!

Approximate size: 120cm x 102cm x 9cm. 3.5 kg 


Price: £129.99 [US$200.71] (Including VAT at 15%)


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Metolius - Crash Pad Stomp

Crash Pad Stomp No bells and whistle good value pad built to Metolius's usual high standard.

Diamond rip-stop 420 denier nylon shell, with 900 denier polyester reinforced corners and landing surface. Angled hinge design provides a safe and durable folding point for compact carrying. Custom moulded carry handle, indestructible aluminum buckles with hypalon hook ends. Top sheet 3.8cm closed cell foam with 6.4cm open cell base layer.

Open size: 91.4cm x 121.9cm x 10.2cm; Folded size: 91.4cm x 66.0cm x 20.3cm.

4kg. 


Price: £129.99 [US$200.71] (Including VAT at 15%)


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Metolius - Crash Pad Fat Bastard

Crash Pad Fat Bastard The Fat Bastard is made of high quality 3" (7.5cm) open cell and 1" (2.5cm) closed cell foam. A total of 4" (10cm) of padding makes this bouldering pad one of the thickest ones around. It has an innovative closure system with unbreakable aluminum crash pad buckles and a velcro bottom so that bouldering gear can be enclosed inside it. The 45 degree angled hinge removes the gutter found in other folding pads. It also features a carry handle, laminated - die-cut shoulder straps, a waist belt with side release buckle, and a pouch to store your keys or other small items. The carpetted landing side keeps your climbing shoes clean, and provides a non-slip surface. A fully deluxe pad with ALL the bells and whistles.

91cm x 122cm x 10cm.

It is available in solid colours: black with a blue, red, or black flap. Or print colours: black with daisies or flames (as illustrated). Needless to say, we don't keep all these in stock but may be able to order a specific one in for you. If you order 'Any' or 'Any Plain' then we will send what we have and you should get your may more quickly.
 


Price: £149.99 [US$231.59] (Including VAT at 15%)


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Metolius - Crash Boss Hogg

Crash Boss Hogg Innovative new foam layering system provides the ultimate in fall-stopping potential.

Top sheet 2.6cm closed-cell foam is unsplit (no gutter), while 6.4cm open-cell and 1.3cm closed-cell bottom layer has the Metolius angled hinge design. Unbreakable aluminum buckles. Hypalon reinforced corners and hinge, single-buckle closure-flap and handy stash pocket. Ultra-durable ballistics cover. Auto carpet top with waterproof backing keeps shoes clean while keeping moisture out of the foam, preventing mildew and extending pad life. Flap closure with innovative speed-hook aluminum buckle. Padded shoulder straps. Waist belt. Suitcase-style, moulded carry handle and two drag handles.

Open size: 91.4cm x 121.9cm x 10.2cm; Folded size: 91.4cm x 66.0cm x 20.3cm.

4.92kg. 


Price: £159.99 [US$247.03] (Including VAT at 15%)


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Metolius - Crash Pad Behemoth

Crash Pad Behemoth Metolius's replacement for their XXLarge pad is a bit of a beast!

Made for the serious boulderer who wants maximum coverage and shock absorption, the Behemoth covers a whopping 2.3 square metres (24 square feet) with 10cm (4") of the highest quality foam available. Huge 122cm (4') by (182cm) 6' coverage.

Ultra-durable ballistics cover, auto carpet top with waterproof backing keeps shoes clean while keeping moisture out of the foam, preventing mildew and extending pad life, the highest-quality dual-density foam available in a bouldering pad: 3" of open-cell to absorb energy layered under 1" of closed-cell to spread force out, unbreakable aluminum buckles - guaranteed for life! Seamless foam - closes roll-style, rounded corners reduce wear, padded shoulder straps, waist belt, dual carry handles - also makes an awesome crag bed!

11.34 Kg.

NB: Sorry we cannot ship this mat abroad, or to Northern Ireland, the Channel Isles, Hebrides, Isle of Man or other remote outliers of the UK as it is too big to be sent via Parcel Force and the Carrier costs are outrageous!


 


Price: £225.00 [US$347.41] (Including VAT at 15%)


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Black Diamond - Drop Zone

Drop Zone The Black Diamond (previously Franklin) Drop Zone is a monster of a personal crash pad, with an uninterrupted slab of 89mm of high-quality foam (64mm) of open-cell foam for energy absorption and 25mm of closed-cell foam for force dissipation). Its hingeless design and bottom and side flaps (with stainless steel buckles) allow you to stuff it full of gear. An accessory pocket on the side flap secures small essentials such as your keys or excess cash (if you have any left after buying one of these!) The removable, padded shoulder straps and hip belt (mounted high on the pad for clearance in tight spots) provide a comfortable carry. The base is made of a taccy fabric that should keep the pad dry on wet ground and stop it slithering off down a slope when you land on it.

Size: 102cm x 120cm x 8.75cm (41" x 48" x 3½"). 


Price: £139.99 [US$216.15] (Including VAT at 15%)


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Black Diamond - Impact

Impact This is a simplified version of the Drop Zone - it has rucksack style carry straps but no pockets or storage flaps, just a big thick cushioned area (dual density foam) at a truly fantastic price!

100cm x 114cm x 10cm. 4.33kg. 


Price: £119.99 [US$185.27] (Including VAT at 15%)


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DMM - Highball Crashpad

Highball Crashpad The Highball is a stiff webbing hinged mat of very generous proportions. It is filled with three layers of high density foam around a central layer of conventional open cell (3cm HD, 4.5cm OC, 3cm HD). The advantages are that the tougher high density layers spread the force of the landing climber on the top side and also help lessen the effects of uneven ground/rocks on the underside.

Rucksack type carrying system (with waistbelt) converts to shoulder strap, aluminium buckles, rubber handles and shoe-cleaning carpet square.

122cm x 99cm x 10.5cm, 5.4kg
 


Price: £159.99 [US$247.03] (Including VAT at 15%)


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DMM - Dyno Crashpad

Dyno Crashpad A 'Taco' style fold instead of a hinge. This pad also has a three layer sandwich of foam, although since the pad folds rather than hinges the high density foam has to be a little thinner (1.5cm HD, 6.5cm OC, 1cm HD). Other features are similar to the Highball, a comfortable removable rucksack style carrying system, alloy buckles and a carpet square for cleaning rock shoes.

130cm x 100cm x 9cm, 6.4kg
 


Price: £159.99 [US$247.03] (Including VAT at 15%)


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Metolius - Bouldering Gear Bag

Bouldering Gear Bag The solution to carrying your bouldering gear and a crash pad. Designed to fit inside Metolius Crash Pads (laid out flat) for long approaches, or to be used as an over-the-shoulder bag for short trips. Two big zippered pockets allow storage for shoes, chalk bag, water bottle, brushes, food, extra clothes etc. Smaller front zippered pocket accommodates small items and valuables. 410g
 


Price: £39.99 [US$61.75] (Including VAT at 15%)


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Moon - Bouldering Shoulder Bag

Bouldering Shoulder Bag This cool looking shoulder bag also converts into a rucksack. The main central compartment has enough space to carry the essentials, a couple of pairs of boots one of which is kept in a seperate pocket to avoid mess, a jumper or jacket, water bottle and guide books etc and a secondry pocket for chalk bag, spare chalk and whatever else you might be carrying.

Colours vary. 


Price: £29.99 [US$46.31] (Including VAT at 15%)


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Metolius - Crash Pad Foam Replacement

Crash Pad Foam Replacement Replacement foam is available for Metolius Mats:
Regular, Large & XXL. This consists of both the closed cell foam and the open cell foam sections.

Replacement Metal Buckles are also available.

Replacement foam is available for other mats too - please email us with your requirements.

All these bits are obtained to order and are not returnable. 



 


Metolius - Crash Pad Foam Replacement Regular (Both Bits)

Crash Pad Foam Replacement Regular (Both Bits)  


Price: £52.49 [US$81.05] (Including VAT at 15%)


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Metolius - Crash Pad Foam Replacement Large (Both Bits)

Crash Pad Foam Replacement Large (Both Bits)  


Price: £59.99 [US$92.63] (Including VAT at 15%)


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Metolius - Crash Pad Foam Replacement XXL (Both Bits)

Crash Pad Foam Replacement XXL (Both Bits)  


Price: £77.49 [US$119.65] (Including VAT at 15%)


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Metolius - Metal Buckle Replacement

Metal Buckle Replacement  


Price: £2.00 [US$3.09] (Including VAT at 15%)


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