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With 4.5in 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. Using an engineered foam set up, this pad stacks closed-cell foam on top of open-cell foam to disperse the force of a fall throughout the pad, creating a cushy catch for big falls. By getting rid of unneeded bells and whistles, like external pockets and fancy patterns, Metolius was able slash the price of this pad. Thicker, cheaper and just as large as the Fat Bastard, 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, not working to pay for your pad.
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Totally worth it
By:
Spiderman
September 13, 2007
This pad has already saved me from a really bad fall. The pad is made very sturdy and handles all my abuse. I would recommend it to anyone.
Excellent pad
By:
elizabeth
January 2, 2006
I got this pad a month ago and have been putting it to serious use, and I'm very pleased! It's thick enough to take a high fall, but not so cushy that you sink in too much and risk rolling an ankle. The waist strap is really nice because your pad doesn't slide around when you're walking. I've used it as a mattress too and it's comfy, I would advise flipping it over to sleep on since the softer foam is on the bottom. So I would definitely recommend this pad, and happy climbing to all!
eternal boulder
By:
doduff
March 22, 2006
The pad was a little stiff when I first got it but broke in easily and nicely. This is my first crash pad, and a friend had the older Metolius so that was part of my influence in buying this one. The Metolius Cheap Bastard is by far the best deal for ease of use and foam quality and quantity. I haven't had a problem with the seam. The closure keeps it together no problem, even folded in half between boulders, the landing is just fine.
Saves your bum and it makes a good chair
By:
thecricket
June 29, 2006
Took this pad with us for a weekend in Southern Illinois. Couldn't be happier. It's a little stiff for starters. So much at first you wonder if it would hurt to land on. However, after people walk on it, jump it, and fall on it, etc it starts to loosen up. I'm very pleased.
love to fall
By:
SCRIVS
December 15, 2006
I love to take this crash pad down to the Utah desert and boulder around. It's not as bulky as other pads making it less weight to carry around. The padding is soft yet stiff enough to take the pressure off of any fall.
crash boom
By:
JOHN GILCHRIST
December 15, 2006
Provides a nice catch if you have a good spotter to guide you to it. Good price. When folded I like to put a water and my shoes in the middle.
Change me.
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Totally worth it
This pad has already saved me from a really bad fall. The pad is made very sturdy and handles all my abuse. I would recommend it to anyone. more...
- Material:
- [Cover] Ripstop nylon; [Top] textured nylon
- Dimensions:
- [Open] 36 x 48 x 4.5in; [Folded] 36 x 26 x 9in
- Carrying Mode:
- Suitcase handle, shoulder straps, waist belt
- Warranty:
- 1 Year