Recommendations for New Crash Pad

Any advice/recommendations?
Metolius?
Madrock?
etc.

This looks like a great deal

Metolius Colossus

In my opinion, take that same amount of money and put it towards an Organic Full Pad/Half Pad setup. Better foam, better materials and it'll last a hell of a lot longer. Plus it'll carry easier and be way more versatile. It's my favorite setup out of anything I've tried.

On top of that it's all custom hand made in minneapolis. I guarantee you'll like it. And it will last for a really long time.

www.organicclimbing.com

After reading some reviews it sounds like the Colossus pad wears very easily.

Check out the SoILL pads...

Made by Asana but cheaper in price... you can get em with free shipping on boulderingpads.com I think is where I got mine.

Very happy with it.

-K

+1 for Organic. I just ordered one last week from Josh and designed it myself. Yeah, I haven't tried it, or ever seen it yet, but I did the research and expect to be pleased.

I love my Mad Rock Tripple Mad Pad.
Pros
-Its huge
-No Dead spots in the landing
-Comfy to carry
-Folds 3 ways, so it can mold to bad landings very well
-its really thick padding
-If your friend has one, they velcro together to make an ultimate landing zone
-Most bang for your buck

Cons
-Akward to carry in tight spaces
-Some of the stitching wares fast
-Gear is packed in the back of 3 layers so the weight doesnt distribute well.

Whats really nice is the fact that you can easily take the foam out of the shell and fix any stitching, holes, and so on with little effort

There is zero question - Organic makes the best pads on the market. Between my brother (the V11 boulderer) and me (V-easy), we currently own a Franklin, a Metolius, a Mad Rock, and an Organic. The Organic outshines them all - more cushioning, better foam, more comfortable carrying, and it even looks nicer.

Organic FTW.

There is a Madrock pad that has straps on the top and bottom, that when folded and strapped at a 45 degree angle makes an excellent couch for any outdoor occasion. I've got one and it kicks ass. It also is quite a nice, thick, durable crash pad that isn't too pricey.

It's black, folds in half and has a big madrock logo on it.

If your on a tight budget like me, get the madrock madpad, cheaper than an even thinner metolius pad

My partner and I have the cheap (relatively) Mad Rock pads, and they have held up very well over the past two years. They've been used fairly often, about twice a week during that time, and have been great in about every situation. The cushioning is good, I've only felt the ground through the pad on 10ft+ falls.

Organic, hands down.

If every company had this kind of customer service then the world would be a better place. Just send him an email and you'll see.

VooDoo.

Red wrote:VooDoo.

+1

I've had my Highball 4000 for about6 years now, and it's still holding up well.

Is the organic guy flexible enough to add straps similar to the Madrock Rafe mentioned? I'll admit I am looking for a pad, and Organic sounds promising, but the Madrock outdoor couch idea was like "Ummm doughnuts"

a few thoughts

organic, I love the quality, and creativity. From the alpine areas to hueco it has been the best pad I have ever owned.

Josh is a fantastic person to do business with, and always puts the extra effort in the pads production, and getting it to you quickly.

When I climb with a crew, the organic pads always get tossed on the worst part of the landing.

I have had a misty, a mad pad, and my organics have lasted longer. Spend the extra $30, and enjoy the long term savings.

I have always favored the Metolius Cheap Bastard. I got it with a 15% student discount from EMS for less than $100. The foam hinge in the center is great for an awkward fall.

Peace.

If you're looking for a cheaper, thick landing, go with the mad pads.... They're like 5 inches thick and very light! Not sure how long they last, I've had one for about a year now with extremely heavy use, and its still in great condition!

I have had real good experiences with VooDoo and Franklin (now BD). My old Metoulius was ok - seems like they have gotten better over the years though. I wouldn't recommend Mad Rock, unless you are looking for a cheap second pad. The middle joint/hinge between the two sides of the foam isn't real tight and the foam doesn't last too long. It does make a sweet couch, though!

I've fallen on a lot of pads, and my next one will be either another VooDoo or my first Organic.

Thanks for all the replies and opinions. I plan on also using it for sleeping in the bed of my full size truck.

Anyone have a hookup on Organic Pads? I would be willing to write a detailed review on one.

I agree with Steve. I ordered a pad from Organic for all the reasons he listed. I will eventually buy a Half pad. Theres no reason to go with anything less than the Organic pad.