Edelrid Dead Point II
The Dead Point II is a large taco pad from Edelrid for lowballs, mid-height problems and traverses. Open it is 140 x 115 cm and 10 cm thick, 1.61 m² of landing at 6 kg. Four layers of closed-cell and open-cell foam, with moderate impact protection.
Among the 157 crashpads we track it has a bigger landing than 70%, is thicker than 29% and lighter per m² than 64%.
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Dead Point II landing and protection
| Impact protection | Moderate |
| Foam firmness | Moderate |
| Foam layers | 4 |
| Foam | closed-cell, open-cell |
| Hinge protection | No |
| Durability | Moderate |
What the Dead Point II is for
Best for lowball, midrange and traverse.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Dead Point II strengths
- Roomy 1.61m² footprint covers most landings well
- 4-layer foam for progressive impact absorption
- Made with recycled materials
- Taco fold means no seam in the landing zone
Dead Point II trade-offs
- You'll want a towel - no shoe wipe
Dead Point II specifications
| Open size | 140 × 115 cm (55 x 45 in) |
| Thickness | 10 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 6 kg (13.2 lb) |
| Fold style | Taco |
| Closure | Buckle |
| Shell | 900 D |
| Bottom coating | PU coated |
| Reconfigurable | No |
| Released | 2023 |
| Shoulder straps | Yes |
| Waist belt | Yes |
| Chest strap | No |
| Carry handles | 3 |
| Bandolier strap | No |
| Gear storage | Moderate |
Sustainability: Bluesign and partial recycled.
Extras: Shoe wipe.
What the Dead Point II costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Dead Point II in stock right now.
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