what about black diamond impact bouldering mat? is that any good? and its only £110
http://momentumbouldering.co.uk/ these look nice.. can get your own design too..
I've been mulling over investing in my first pad for years now. Struggling mentally with the prices though.
Two years for a pair of boots? Do you campus everything?
Good work Mr. Precise Footwork! That said, you say you get two years out of a pad too but I only just upgraded my old pad (five years old but foam still mostly good)...