Edelrid Crux III
The Crux III is an oversized taco pad from Edelrid for mid-height problems and traverses. Open it is 200 x 110 cm and 10 cm thick, 2.2 m² of landing at 8 kg. Four layers of closed-cell and open-cell foam, with moderate impact protection. In stock at 9 shops from 359.97 EUR.
Among the 157 crashpads we track it has a bigger landing than 96%, is thicker than 29% and lighter per m² than 68%.
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Crux III landing and protection
| Impact protection | Moderate |
| Foam firmness | Moderate |
| Foam layers | 4 |
| Foam | closed-cell, open-cell |
| Hinge protection | No |
| Durability | Moderate |
What the Crux III is for
Best for midrange and traverse.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Crux III strengths
- 2.2m² landing zone - among the biggest you can buy
- Comfortable to haul even on steep, long trails
- 4-layer foam for progressive impact absorption
- Plenty of storage for shoes, chalk, and extras
- Taco fold means no seam in the landing zone
Crux III trade-offs
- Bulky to carry and awkward on narrow trails
Crux III specifications
| Open size | 200 × 110 cm (79 x 43 in) |
| Thickness | 10 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 8 kg (17.6 lb) |
| Fold style | Taco |
| Closure | Buckle |
| Shell | 900 D |
| Bottom coating | PU coated |
| Reconfigurable | No |
| Released | 2024 |
| Shoulder straps | Yes |
| Waist belt | Yes |
| Chest strap | No |
| Carry handles | 2 |
| Bandolier strap | No |
| Gear storage | Moderate |
Sustainability: Bluesign and partial recycled.
Extras: Shoe wipe.
What the Crux III costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 9 shops that currently stock it (359.97 to 400.00 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 359.97 EUR at climbingzone.es, 10% below the 400.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| climbingzone.es | 359.97 EUR |
| bergfuchs.at | 369.90 EUR |
| sportfits.de | 372.15 EUR |
| barrabes.com | 380.00 EUR |
| kletterbude.de | 399.00 EUR |
| chalkr.de | 399.90 EUR |
| bergzeit.de | 399.95 EUR |
| sportokay.com | 399.99 EUR |
| oliunid.de | 400.00 EUR |
Alternatives to the Crux III
- Metolius Magnum
- Moon Saturn
- Ocun Incubator FTS
- Beal Jumbo Pad
- Mad Rock Triple Mad Pad
- Black Diamond Mondo
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