Bouldering Mat Foam

A bouldering mat or crash pad is a foam pad used for protection when bouldering.

Bouldering mat foam. Hinge a hinge style bouldering pad has a piece of foam cut in half and connected from a thin piece of material. Mad rock mad pad black by mad rock. The most common is a bi fold mattress about 8 10 centimetres 3 4 in thick and about 1 by 1 2 metres 3 by 4. Crash pads are definitely the biggest gear investment for bouldering but how do you choose the one for you.

In total the pad is 10cm thick which is at the thin end of the spectrum both for this group test and large bouldering mats as a whole most are in the 12 15cm region. Fortunately the thinner layer is a 50 50 mix of different density high quality closed cell pe foam that makes for a long lasting pad suitable for low to high bouldering until the pu wears out and then it will have a long lifespan for low to medium bouldering with the long lasting quality foam. Some hinge style mats also come with a zipper to keep it secure and easier to both store and carry. When you re heading out bouldering all you need are climbing shoes a chalk bag and of course your crash pad.

Depth or surface area. Milliard sensory pad with foam blocks for kids and adults with washable cover 5 feet x 5 feet by milliard. That said most bouldering mats aren t tri fold hence it s a case of which you prefer. While these do offer a soft flooring option keep in mind only greatmats 1 5 inch thick puzzle mats offer critical fall height ratings up to 4 feet.

Here at the adventure junkies we will help you sort through the options to choose the best bouldering crash pad to keep you safe when you re trying hard. Handmade bouldering mats crafted in our workshop on the edge of the peak district. Free shipping on eligible orders. Bouldering mats help prevent climbers from becoming injured when falling from short heights.

Show only asana climbing items. 4 5 out of 5 stars 2. Based on an amalgamation of designs i had seen it will fold in half have removable foam inserts carry handles for suitcase style and backpack and clips for closure. All our pads use durable cordura shells and top quality long lasting foam.

Bouldering mats are made in various sizes and styles. Asana climbing rock star bouldering pad.