{"id":40737,"date":"2023-02-21T09:04:34","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T08:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-01.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/crash-pad\/"},"modified":"2023-02-21T09:04:40","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T08:04:40","slug":"crash-pad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/blog\/crash-pad\/","title":{"rendered":"The crash pad"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Crashpads_Nicolas-Altemaier.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Crashpads_Nicolas-Altemaier-e1418825560547-150x150-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Crash pads - fall protection with portable bouldering mats\" class=\"wp-image-21690\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Crash pads &#8211; fall protection with portable bouldering mats<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Burrito, taco, hard foam or preferably something soft? How big should it be, how important is the carry system, and what actually distinguishes the good pads from the bad?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For bouldering, you actually don\u2019t need much gear: a pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/climbing-shoes\/\">climbing shoes<\/a>, chalk, comfortable trousers and a beanie. That\u2019s basically it. If you want to go bouldering outside, though, you actually also need a <strong>bouldering mat<\/strong>, also known as a <strong>crash pad<\/strong>. But because they\u2019re big, and often expensive, too, perhaps you shouldn\u2019t decide on the model too quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve put together a bit of information for you that should make the decision easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do I need a crash pad?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The beanie and wide-legged trouser faction is popular again today. It\u2019s all about the <strong>crash pad<\/strong>. The accessory par excellence for boulderers, and anyone who wants to become one. The nice thing about bouldering is that you can leave all the climbing paraphernalia such as harness, rope, quickdraws etc. at home, and you can have fun with the movements without thinking too much about it. In the climbing gym, as long as you don\u2019t fall on anyone\u2019s head, this can really be so carefree. When it comes to taking your climbing gym skills outside and onto the boulders of the world, though, for the sake of your health you\u2019d better get some secure <strong>fall protection<\/strong> equipment to take with you, and this sooner rather than later. But since you usually won\u2019t want to and can\u2019t drive to your favourite block in a car full of soft floor mats like you\u2019re familiar with from the gym, you\u2019ll have to consider a practical alternative: a <strong>portable bouldering mat<\/strong>. We\u2019ll give you a little overview of when different kinds of crash pads make sense, which features are essential, and why <strong>burritos<\/strong> and <strong>tacos<\/strong> are more than just Mexican delicacies these days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel safe, you move better. Or something like that. Either way, the bouldering mat is primarily supposed to be there to make you feel safe. Whether or not it manages to do this doesn\u2019t only depend on whether your head agrees with what your body is doing, but also to a large extent on factors such as the <strong>properties of the material<\/strong>, <strong>functionality<\/strong> and how you and your friends handle the crash pad.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Crashpad_Nicolas-Altmaier-25.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Crashpad_Nicolas-Altmaier-25-e1418825748541-150x150-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Crash pads should make you feel safe\" class=\"wp-image-21695\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Crash pads should make you feel safe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-fill\">The fill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The portable bouldering mat is not just a more or less solid foam mat, it\u2019s a cleverly designed construction consisting of several soft and hard layers. It\u2019s usually two or three layers that are designed to absorb a fall as comfortably as possible. The top layer is made of hard foam so that the energy that you bring to the mat when you fall can be spread as widely as possible and to prevent twisted ankles. Under this comes a softer layer that ensures as much energy from the fall is absorbed as possible and you have a gentle landing. With some crash pads, there is then another hard layer to even further reduce the possibility of bottoming out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-folded-or-hinged\">Folded or hinged<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>And now to the <strong>burritos<\/strong> and <strong>tacos<\/strong>. Both great, both have filling, but <strong>tacos are folded<\/strong> and <strong>burritos are hinged<\/strong>. When it comes to crash pads, that is. While fall protection mats made in the \u201ctaco style\u201d have a continuous foam construction and have to be folded for transportation, \u201cburrito designs\u201d are systems with two or more parts connected to each other through an outer shell or even a zip. This creates a hinged seam between the individual baffles, which makes the crash pad ready to be transported quickly and easily. The seam also encourages your ankle to twist on landing, though, and thus represents a weak point in the crash pad system. But to do this, you have to land on that point exactly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-boulderer-factor\">The boulderer factor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, even the best crash pad only works as well as we use it. It\u2019s no use, for example, if you lay your pad at the start because it\u2019s so nice to sit on there, but then after two metres you turn through a roof and, at the crux, realise that it might have been better to place it here, underneath where you are now. So, either you examine the boulder carefully beforehand, position your mat at the problematic spot and hope that it will turn out like you think it will, or you have enough crash pads at hand that you can cover all the potential dangerous and not-so-dangerous areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A third option would be for your friends to constantly position the crash pad underneath you while you boulder. This is a very good option. For this though, you need not only attentive friends but also a bouldering mat that can be repositioned quickly. Crash pads are characterised as being <strong>easy to handle<\/strong> when they are fitted with <strong>loops<\/strong>, preferably on all sides.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Falter-und-Knicker_Nicolas-Altmaier-26.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Falter-und-Knicker_Nicolas-Altmaier-26-e1418826304683-150x150-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Folding and hinged versions of portable bouldering mats\" class=\"wp-image-21701\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Folding and hinged versions of portable bouldering mats<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-highball-or-parkours\">Highball or parkours?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apropos of how easy they are to handle: Before buying a crash pad, you should think about what you want to use it for. As is so often the case, the bigger the mat, the heavier and more unwieldly it is. This rule is true of bouldering mats, too. At the same time, a large mat naturally covers a bigger surface. If you want to get straight into the ultimate challenge of scaling an eight-metre boulder, a pad designed for high falls like the <a title=\"Go to the Black Diamond Mondo at Alpinetrek\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bergfreunde.de\/black-diamond-mondo-crashpad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mondo from Black Diamond<\/a> makes total sense. But if you want e.g. to quickly run through a parkour course in the forest of Fontainebleau where it can get really narrow, a small, lightweight crash pad is a definite advantages. For this, the <a title=\"Go to the Ocun Paddy Cavc V2 at Alpinetrek\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bergfreunde.de\/ocun-paddy-kava-v2-bergfreunde-edition-crashpad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bergfreunde edition crash pad Paddy Cava V2 from Ocun<\/a> is a possibility. This is why it\u2019s rumoured that there\u2019s a trend towards the \u201c<strong>second crash pad<\/strong>\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-carry-system\">The carry system<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the bouldering mat as comfortable to transport as possible, a carry system is attached to the mat in a more or less sophisticated way depending on the company. Good systems are characterised by the fact that they can be removed or covered while you\u2019re bouldering, and the easier the better. The shoulder straps should be adjustable like with a backpack, and, for heavy mats, they should be padded. A hip belt provides extra stability when you\u2019re carrying it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nice-useful-extras\">Nice, useful extras<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For traverses or larger projects, bouldering mats with multiple parts that can be joined together lengthwise or crosswise are a sensible option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An equally useful part of a good crash pad is a felt boot mat so that you can embark on your project in the best possible condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, before buying your new <strong>favourite crash pad<\/strong>, you have a few options to find the features that work best for you. But it\u2019s hard to tell from looking at a screen whether a crash pad offers optimum safety and cushioning. Trying out a bouldering mat in a discount shop of your choice doesn\u2019t give you more than a few insights, either. Real life experience is indispensable, so it\u2019s recommended that you ask your friends or talk to our customer service team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><a class=\"a-button a-button--green block\" title=\"Buy crash pads\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bergfreunde.de\/crashpads\/\">Find crash pads here &gt;&gt; <\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Burrito, taco, hard foam or preferably something soft? How big should it be, how important is the carry system, and what actually distinguishes the good pads from the bad? For bouldering, you actually don\u2019t need much gear: a pair of climbing shoes, chalk, comfortable trousers and a beanie. That\u2019s basically it. 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