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With 4.5-inches of foam providing a soft catch and a price tag that won't cost you half a month's rent, the Metolius Cheap Bastard Crash Pad is perfect for boulderers who'd rather spend their time on the rocks than working to pay for gear. Metolius' trademark diagonal hinge folds flat and eliminates the dead spot found in square-hinged pads. They also added a textured top material to give you a comfy place to chill and wipe your feet. By getting rid of unneeded bells and whistles, like external pockets and fancy patterns, Metolius was able slash the price of this pad. The Cheap Bastard gives you the protection you need to step up to another highball and leaves you money to drive to the boulders.
Bottom Line: Spend your time bouldering with the Metolius Cheap Bastard Crash Pad, not working to pay for your pad.
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Sweet sensations
By:
LuvDaCrux
August 16, 2008
I've always had my eye on doing dynos, and I know of a couple that require nothing more than a crash pad to safely do them. I looked, and looked, and looked for a pad that was worth my money. I finally settled on the cheap bastard, right price, right cushion, and all that jazz. I have relentlessly worked on those dynos since I got my pad. Only injuries I've sustained were on my hands due to the dyno, nothing on the ground. I love this pad, and recommend for anyone not climbing to some risky heights.
my friend and I both purchased a cheap bastard, but his is an
my friend and I both purchased a cheap bastard, but his is an inch or so thinner. Was wondering why
By: brianmordo2059603
March 25, 2008
I was just thinking if you did both purchase the same pad, make sure when you compare them that you don't compare the side with the shoulder straps to your friends pad on the side that doesn't have them. That could provide just enough lift on your pad (or visa versa) to give the appearance of one being larger.
By: LuvDaCrux
August 15, 2008
Compact goodness
By:
Tubbs
May 28, 2008
Feels great to land on, no hurt feet for me. Great for 'regular' bouldering (maybe up to ~10 ft up if problem goes straight up). Slightly sketchy to try to hit from high up, 3 ft by 4 ft is a smaller target then you'd think. I'd definitely recommend a significantly larger (in all dimensions) pad and/or adding some friend's pads if you plan on getting to a height were you'd normally think about clipping into pro when climbing.
high ball pad
By:
mrrongol2161284
April 8, 2008
good pad esp for high ball
light weight
easy to clean
since for high ball, it may be a bit hard for landing
the warpping material is easily been torn
Change me.
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Sweet sensations
I've always had my eye on doing dynos, and I know of a couple that require nothing more than a crash pad to safely do them. I looked, and looked, more...
Compact goodness
Feels great to land on, no hurt feet for me. Great for 'regular' bouldering (maybe up to ~10 ft up if problem goes straight up). Slightly sketchy more...
- Material:
- [Cover] Ripstop nylon; [Top] textured nylon with Hypalon reinforced corners
- Padding:
- [Open cell foam] 3.5in (9cm); [Closed cell foam] 1in (3cm)
- Dimensions:
- [Open] 36 x 48 x 4.5in (81 x 122 x 11cm); [Folded] 36 x 26 x 9in (91 x 66 x 23cm)
- Carrying Mode:
- Suitcase handle, shoulder straps, waist belt
- Weight:
- 9lb 2oz (4130g)
- Recommended Use:
- Bouldering on a budget
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year