E9 Reggae
The Reggae is a large taco pad from E9 for mid-height problems. Open it is 140 x 100 cm and 12 cm thick, 1.4 m² of landing at 9.5 kg. Two layers of closed-cell and open-cell foam, with high impact protection. In stock at 2 shops from 299.96 EUR.
E9 taco-format crash pad with a one-piece foam core, built for falls from medium to high heights. The 140 x 100 cm landing surface and two-layer foam sit inside a Cordura 1000 shell with a rubberised, non-slip base. An integrated doormat and a shoulder strap that doubles as a sling round it out. Made in Italy.
Among the 157 crashpads we track it has a bigger landing than 56%, is thicker than 67% and lighter per m² than 1%.
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Reggae landing and protection
| Impact protection | High |
| Foam firmness | Moderate |
| Foam layers | 2 |
| Foam | closed-cell, open-cell |
| Hinge protection | No |
| Durability | High |
What the Reggae is for
Best for midrange.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Reggae strengths
- One-piece taco foam leaves no seam to land on
- Tough Cordura 1000 shell, fully waterproof
- Rubberised base grips sloped, slick ground
- Integrated doormat for wiping shoes
Reggae trade-offs
- Heavy at 9.5 kg for its size
- Simple shoulder-sling carry, no full backpack harness
Reggae specifications
| Open size | 140 × 100 cm (55 x 39 in) |
| Thickness | 12 cm (4.7 in) |
| Weight | 9.5 kg (20.9 lb) |
| Fold style | Taco |
| Closure | Buckle |
| Shell | 1000 D |
| Bottom coating | Rubber |
| Reconfigurable | No |
| Released | 2023 |
| Shoulder straps | Yes |
| Waist belt | No |
| Chest strap | No |
| Carry handles | 2 |
| Bandolier strap | Yes |
| Gear storage | Moderate |
Extras: Shoe wipe.
What the Reggae costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 2 shops that currently stock it (299.96 to 350.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 299.96 EUR at bever.nl, 14% below the 350.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| bever.nl | 299.96 EUR |
| e9planet.com | 350.00 EUR |
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