$199.95
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You move around while you work on boulder problems, so your pad should be easy to maneuver. The Metolius Session II crash pad has several updates to the previous version and still weighs only 9 lbs.

Color: Black/Gray
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Features

  • Redesigned flap closure system makes the pad easier to load; it reverses to cover up the shoulder straps while you're bouldering
  • 2 new drag handles make it easier to position the pad while it's unfolded
  • Tough exterior fabric stands up to regular use outdoors; carpeted logo gives you a place to wipe your shoes clean
  • Padded shoulder straps make it easy to carry in to your favorite problems; waist belt included

Imported.

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Bouldering

Dimensions

36 x 48 x 4 inches

Weight

9 pounds

Reviews
33 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars

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Product Rating

19 out of 20 (95%) reviewers recommend this product

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Most Helpful Favorable Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars
great value
Pete_N
6 years ago
This is a great second pad or starter pad if you're a beginning boulderer. It's well made and well designed, with more than adequate cushioning for moderate heights. The angled hinge helps to protect from the dangers of a protruding rock or root at the crucial juncture. It packs a decent amount of gear, and can certainly handle a couple pairs of shoes, chalk bag and water bottle--probably more if you worked at it. A minor feature, perhaps, but the hook/buckle device that secures the pad in a closed position has a far smoother action than the buckles used on our Black Diamond pads. I'm very pleased with the pad, particularly for the price.
Pete_N
Santa Cruz, CA
46 people found this review helpful

Most Helpful Critical Review

5 reviews with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars
Not fun to land on, but better than rock.
CafeChemist
3 years ago
So this pad isn’t BAD it’s just very very stiff. Like uncomfortably stiff. Like this would be great for large sharp rocks beds below an underhang boulder to just blanket the area. But if you’re getting this to cushion your fall on flat gravel or dirt or any semi flat surface. You’re better off getting a softer more cushiony crash pad.
CafeChemist
6 people found this review helpful
Pete_N
Santa Cruz, CA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

great value

6 years ago

This is a great second pad or starter pad if you're a beginning boulderer. It's well made and well designed, with more than adequate cushioning for moderate heights. The angled hinge helps to protect from the dangers of a protruding rock or root at the crucial juncture. It packs a decent amount of gear, and can certainly handle a couple pairs of shoes, chalk bag and water bottle--probably more if you worked at it. A minor feature, perhaps, but the hook/buckle device that secures the pad in a closed position has a far smoother action than the buckles used on our Black Diamond pads. I'm very pleased with the pad, particularly for the price.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Jordan M
Philadelphia, PA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Solid Pad

5 years ago

As the other reviews have stated, this is a great pad for a great price. It is perfect for beginners or as a second pad. I keep it in my car in case I stumble upon some good rocks and it is perfect for that. It is compact but still big enough to cover your fall area and has been good to me even with higher problems. I recently fell 18 feet and landed on it and was uninjured though if you are focusing on highballs, I would suggest getting a pad designed for that. My favorite feature is the shoe-cleaning mat in the middle of the pad, I absolutely love that as there tends to be a lot of leaves/mud around where I climb. Great value!

Yes , I recommend this product
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Aguy
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Good for price

6 years ago

Light weight and durable. Isn't the softest landing but will definitely keep you from getting injured. Overall a good inexpensive crash pad.

Yes , I recommend this product
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trevorbaker
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

4 years of use and still feels great

5 years ago

I’ve had this pad for about 4 years and use it whenever I go climbing which is about once every 2 weeks. I’d be wary if you are climbing alone with it, but it holds up well and has saved my butt from some sketchy highballs. Scratch pad in the center is a really clutch addition

Yes , I recommend this product
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Cltm
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Great pad for lowball problems

6 years ago

Awesome well-built, durable pad (outside material feels noticeably stouter than my madrock). BUT because of the density/squishiness of the pad I feel like it’s best fit for shorter problems. I’ve fallen on it on 15ft+ problems and bottomed it out. Paired with a mad rock pad it’s perfect because it’s much more comfortable to fall onto on the shorter stuff than my thicker/denser mad rock. Would buy again!

Yes , I recommend this product
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accountant
San Jose, CA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Worth it!

6 years ago

This is an excellent pad, I saw many people with this when I went outdoor bouldering so I would suggest writing your name somewhere :). Great landing cushion and shoe carpet. I like that the pad has a cover for the backpack straps to protect it from dirt. I am so happy with this purchase and the employees were so helpful!

Yes , I recommend this product
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Mitch
OR
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Good for a first or spare crash pad.

5 years ago

It's small enough that I want to be careful about where I fall, and I want to trust my spotter, but otherwise it's well made, and I've been happy with it. If you know you're getting big into outdoor bouldering I might recommend getting one of the bigger ones out there, though.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Austin
Flagstaff, AZ
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars

Gives a soft catch!

5 years ago

This pad will remind you of the ‘soft catches’ of your world class belay partner In all sincerity, though, a good entry-level crashpad that gets the job done well. A spotter is always a good idea!

Yes , I recommend this product
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Coop B
Vernon, NJ
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Lightweight and SOFT!

6 years ago

Bought this pad in mid April, and 2 weeks later and a few backwood trips in the North East it has been absolutely solid. Even though it's a smaller pad, I've taken 15+ ft drops on to it with easy on rough New England terrain. If you're looking for a pad to throw in your car and keep on hand for a quick sesh, highly recommend the session II

Yes , I recommend this product
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Samantha
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Lightweight and super functional

6 years ago

Love this crash pad- awesome value and at 9 pounds it's easy to hike in and out

Yes , I recommend this product
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