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yesterday I think I gathered a few info...
it's been painful to walk around with a normal sized pad, an Alpkit one on top of it and a small one. can't even think about carrying even just the Mondo and the usual one...
maybe I have to redefine priorities...
 

of course the 37° of yesterday afternoon at the rocks did not help... one should understand when it's time to quit. but I don't.

[Oldmanmatt]

Lore, I climb alone a lot and I use the Mad Rock "Triple Mad Pad" (and hand carry a smaller Metolius cheapy for covering annoying rocks etc). The Velcro flaps on the mad seem to overcome hinge issues and after nearly two years it's still pretty good.

[rodma]

yesterday I think I gathered a few info...
it's been painful to walk around with a normal sized pad, an Alpkit one on top of it and a small one. can't even think about carrying even just the Mondo and the usual one...

I had been carrying a boss hog whilst having the mondo on my back, but now borrow mrs rodma's cassin domino and sling the strap of it around the mondo so the two form one really unwieldy (but crucially hands-free) set-up.

You do get used to carrying the extra mass and it's definitely worth it.

There is nothing worse for the moral than trudging around in the heat.

[Nibile]

There is nothing worse for the moral than trudging around in the heat.

amen to that. Yesterday my psyche was so low that I wanted to destroy something beautiful, sweet and Helpless, a small rabbit or the likes. When I found traces of wild boars and a bat hidden in a hold, I packed and left, and destroyed a kebab instead.

[rodma]

destroyed a kebab instead.

Now I'm definitely living my life through the tales of your exploits, I'm sooooooooooooooooooooo hungry right now

[tomtom]

I had a look at a Snap quarter pounder in Outside the other week - its not mega thick (9-10cm) but has a kind of double fold up thing so actually packs quite compactly - in more of a box shape than flat shape.... worth a look?

I really like the look of the Ocun mats though..

[Nibile]

a good friend of mine says "Snap Snap and more Snap".

[tomtom]

I've really liked them - though I have to admit the new versions (I have a now re-foamed bun) seem to have thinner feeling covers/bases. Foam/ideas/design all good. Of course these may well be as durable as the old...

[Greg C]

The recent Moon pads are pretty poor when compared with the original incarnation of the Warrior and Saturn in my view - the designs have gone backwards and the foam is far less good than it used to be. I'd get a Snap Bun if I were you - good foam, solid build quality and sensible dimensions. The recent version is also lighter than the original and they've done away with the slippy PVC on the base. I've had one for the last few months and I really rate it.

The problem with asking for advice about pads on forums etc. is that most peoples pad may well not be the same as the current version available in stores, i.e. it may be better or worse. Manufacturers do seem change their specs quite regularly without actually changing the model name. Take the BD Drop Zone for example, a few years ago this was a decent pad now it would make for fairly substandard vegetable packaging in a supermarket. Equally, many of the recent Metolius models are very good when compared to those from a year or two back.

[Nibile]

true dat.

[rodma]

Equally, many of the recent Metolius models are very good when compared to those from a year or two back.

 

Got a bosshog for nowt and was going to sell it, but ended up keeping it since it appears to be bomb-proof, especially compared to something like the old xxl that I used to have, which looked amazing, but guaranteed bottoming out in all but the shortest of falls.

[Nibile]

can't find Metolius for cheap, but Snap is rapidly gaining positions.
Jeesus, why has it to be so complicated? The first time I bought a pad, I went into the shop, bought the cheapest, got a shitty product, that was all.

[Nibile]

in the neverendig quest for the perfect pad, I found an Italian dealer for Organic pads. They have the Simple pad at 245 Euros, which is a lot but they appear to be very good, and bigger (92x114x10) than the Snap (100x100x9). Still, almost 70 Euros more expensive than Snap.
I'm going nuts.

Edit:
just realized the covered surface is basically the same. 70 Euros for a few cm2 is not worth I think.

[Stubbs]

JUST BUY THE MONDO 

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thanks Stubbs, I was really close to doing that, unluckily (or luckily) I found out that it won't stay in the car and that anyway I won't be able to carry it with another pad, my bag with 5 pairs of shoes, my other bag with water, supplements, therabands, headlamp, camera, tripod, rags, brushes, big chalkbag, small chalkbag, liquid chalk and whisky flask.
bouldering: the joys of freedom. 

[tomtom]

Sounds like you need a porter Lore!

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[cha1n]

I've had a moon warrior since new (bought about 2 years ago) and had a second hand DMM highball for the same amount of time and the DMM has out performed the moon pad, easily. The moon foam is so soft I'm afraid to fall onto it and I usually take the DMM if I'm taking one pad now. I prefer the strap system on the moon pad though.

[jmews]

I had an organic regular pad, and it was very good. It is definitely not a large pad, though. My franklin drop zone feels like it gives a larger landing. If you can get organic, then maybe consider the large pad. They are really durable, and the foam is great.

[Nibile]

Thanks again for all the info! Was very close to the Organic.
In the end I'm getting a Snap Calzone.
It's a bit small, but the foam appears to be among the best ones on the market and it comes at a reasonable price.
After all, I have another two bigger pads, so another large one would really be too much.
Also, with a Snap I'll feel very French, technical, bleausard and cheesy.
Alors du vin rouge pour moi, monsieur, avec du huit b, s'il vous plait.

Thanks again guys, you really helped me. As always.
Long live UKB.

[wallwombat]

I have an Organic Simple pad and a smaller Organic Briefcase pad.

These give me a large landing area and more versatility than having one big pad.

They are easily the best made pads I have owned. The foam is fantastic and stays firm longer than any other pads I have owned (BD, Moon and Red Chil)

[Nibile]

Hey thanks.
An Organic pad was on the list until I found out that it would not fit in the car with my other pads, and that I would not be able to carry them!!!
I've finally bought a Calzone, that I still haven't used...