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Mad Rock Mad Pad

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Item # 716532

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Mad Pad is sized so you just can't miss it on the way down!

Features two different high-grade polyethylene foams for increased shock absorption
Pad folds in the center for a compact carry; folded dimensions: 35.5 x 23 x 10 inches
Shoulder straps with tough metal buckles make for easy carrying

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Mad Rock Mad Pad Customer Reviews

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Mad Rock Mad Pad

4.1

(based on 26 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Rugged (18)
Lightweight (13)
Versatile (7)
Comfortable (4)

Cons

Heavy / bulky (9)

Best Uses

Bouldering (25)
Outdoors (8)
Indoor (5)
Casual climbing (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (13), Avid climber (10), Getting started (3)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 26 customers

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Sep

2007

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Some like it thick

By I Love Rock

from Sacramento, CA

About Me Addicted to Climbing

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Pros

Rugged

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Bouldering

Comments about Mad Rock Mad Pad:

My friend and I bought this as our first crash pad and took it to the Buttermilks and it did great. We came home with no sprains or cracked domes.

It's a really thick pad which is good for the falls and it's still firm so you're not gonna roll your ankle on it. But since it's so thick it is kinda bulky but what pad isn't?

The price is right and the protection is there, what more could you ask for?

Jul

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Mad Pad

By peachy spohn

from Portland Oregon

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Comfortable

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering

Comments about Mad Rock Mad Pad:

Wow, thick and durable. What else can you ask for from a crash pad.

Oct

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

great price

By erock

from Olympia WA/ Chicago IL

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Rugged
Versatile

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Bouldering

Comments about Mad Rock Mad Pad:

The pad has a great price and is good for those getting started bouldering. I would like the pad to be a little larger, and the thickness is nice for falling on but annoying when you need to carry the pad around. The couch feature is a good idea but i hardly ever use it, and to have the couch option the pad needed to be made with really long closure straps which get in the way. All in all a good buy.

May

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Hard as a rock.....but a good hard

By Chad the Dynamo

from Olympia, WA

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Outdoor

Comments about Mad Rock Mad Pad:

I bought this pad a year ago and I haven't gone a day without catching flak from the climbing community for it ! HAHAHA This pad is tough! I've fallen on it numerous times from a couple highballs and it stands up to the punishment. If you like softer pads then I would go with another brand but this pad does it's job well!

Sep

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Must have for any safe climber!

By HawaiianDude

from Torrance, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Lightweight
Rugged
Versatile

Cons

A bit small

Best Uses

Bouldering

Comments about Mad Rock Mad Pad:

This is a great pad for any climber, particularly bouldering. A little on the smaller side but you can rig several pads together with the velcro attached to the sides. These things also double as a couch! Great if you have storage problems. Easy to carry around as well since it has shoulder straps attached.

Nov

2011

5.0

Great thickness, good for price

By Shannon

from Santa Monica, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Doubles as couch
Thick

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Outdoor

Comments about Mad Rock Mad Pad:

This crash pad has severed its purpose. Its a little heavier than other pads in the price range, but its also thicker. The nice feature is that this doubles as a couch, not a very sturdy one, but nicer than sitting on the ground. Overall, good for the price.

Aug

2011

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good for a climber on smaller boulders

By travelwhaley

from Las Vegas, CA

About Me Getting Started

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Pros

Comfortable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Outdoor

Comments about Mad Rock Mad Pad:

Super comfy to lay on in the sun while out working some problems. My pad loves Bishop, CA. I purchased the Hera version and 5 dollars of the price was donated to charity. Really great!

Jun

2010

4.0

Good price

By SKush

from Lafayette, LA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Camping
Indoor
Outdoor

Comments about Mad Rock Mad Pad:

Purchased this pad to take with me on a month long car camping trip with a little bit of bouldering thrown in. It's an excellent crash pad for the price range. It is thick, durable, and can absorb a pretty good fall. Doubles as a pretty comfortable sleeping pad on a camping trip, and the lounge chair feature comes in really handy around a campsite. For a dedicated bouldering pad for higher problems I think I would prefer it to be a little bit larger, but at this price its about the best you can get.

Mar

2010

4.0

nice pad

By fat charlie

from crete, greece

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Highly Adjustable
Rugged

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Bouldering

Comments about Mad Rock Mad Pad:

I have had this pad for 4 years now, is a good all around pad it has some cool features, it can interlock with other pads and turns into a chair. the only things i would change is it a bit bulky and could use a pocket for shoes and a chalk bag or maby just a better clousre on the bottom to hold them on the inside. in all the time i have had this pad it has not shown any wear. it even works great as a dog bed when not in use (or at least that's what my dog thinks)

Aug

2009

4.0

Never been hurt yet!

By rockgeek824

from Houston, Tx

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Lightweight
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Backrest
Bouldering
Indoor
Outdoor

Comments about Mad Rock Mad Pad:

It's really not so bulky since it's so light. You can carry some of your smaller gear in it too, since it has the velcro to keep it closed. I'm short so I'm glad the straps tighten enough for me and my climbing buddy ( who's skinnier than I am) to carry it with lots of comfort. I suppose it is slightly wide, but I haven't used any other brands so I'm really not sure. And, I'd rather it be kind of wide when folded since that means more ground coverage and hence more safety!