E9 Jazz
The Jazz is an oversized hinged pad from E9 for mid-height problems, highballs and traverses. Open it is 160 x 116 cm and 14 cm thick, 1.86 m² of landing at 11.5 kg. Three layers of closed-cell and open-cell foam, with very high impact protection. In stock at 1 shop from 490.00 EUR.
The largest pad in the E9 range, a book-fold design whose one-piece top layer covers the hinge so there is no gap to land on. A 160 x 116 cm landing zone and three-layer foam make it a highball workhorse, wrapped in a Cordura 1000 shell with a rubberised base. Side and corner handles, a removable hip support and an integrated doormat handle the carry. Made in Italy.
Among the 157 crashpads we track it has a bigger landing than 84%, is thicker than 90% and lighter per m² than 4%.
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Jazz landing and protection
| Impact protection | Very high |
| Foam firmness | Moderate |
| Foam layers | 3 |
| Foam | closed-cell, open-cell |
| Hinge protection | Yes |
| Durability | High |
What the Jazz is for
Best for midrange, highball and traverse.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Jazz strengths
- Huge 1.9 m2 landing zone for highballs
- One-piece top layer leaves no hinge gap
- Three-layer foam for deep, progressive cushioning
- Side and corner handles plus removable hip support
Jazz trade-offs
- Very heavy at 11.5 kg
- Bulky to haul on long approaches
Jazz specifications
| Open size | 160 × 116 cm (63 x 46 in) |
| Thickness | 14 cm (5.5 in) |
| Weight | 11.5 kg (25.4 lb) |
| Fold style | Hinge |
| Closure | Buckle |
| Shell | 1000 D |
| Bottom coating | Rubber |
| Reconfigurable | No |
| Released | 2023 |
| Shoulder straps | Yes |
| Waist belt | Yes |
| Chest strap | No |
| Carry handles | 4 |
| Bandolier strap | No |
| Gear storage | Minimal |
Extras: Shoe wipe.
What the Jazz costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 at the one shop that currently stocks it. Cheapest current offer: 490.00 EUR at e9planet.com.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| e9planet.com | 490.00 EUR |
Alternatives to the Jazz
- Peter Bouldering Runway
- Beal Jumbo Pad
- Black Diamond Mondo
- Evolv Launch Pad
- Moon Saturn
- Peter Bouldering Runway Eco
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