Evolv Launch Pad
The Launch Pad is an oversized hinged pad from Evolv for mid-height problems, highballs and traverses. Open it is 152 x 122 cm and 12.7 cm thick, 1.85 m² of landing at 9.1 kg. Three layers of closed-cell and open-cell foam, with high impact protection.
Among the 157 crashpads we track it has a bigger landing than 83%, is thicker than 78% and lighter per m² than 30%.
See it on the landing-area chart | The 12 biggest crashpads by landing area
Launch Pad landing and protection
| Impact protection | High |
| Foam firmness | Moderate |
| Foam layers | 3 |
| Foam | closed-cell, open-cell |
| Hinge protection | Yes |
| Durability | Moderate |
What the Launch Pad is for
Best for midrange, highball and traverse.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Launch Pad strengths
- 12.7cm foam handles bigger falls confidently
- Premium carry setup makes approaches easier
- Foam bridge across the fold is a nice touch
- Doubles as a couch between sends
- Plenty of storage for shoes, chalk, and extras
Launch Pad trade-offs
- At 9.1kg, not the lightest choice
Launch Pad specifications
| Open size | 152 × 122 cm (60 x 48 in) |
| Thickness | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) |
| Weight | 9.1 kg (20.1 lb) |
| Fold style | Hinge |
| Closure | Buckle |
| Shell | 900 D |
| Bottom coating | PU coated |
| Reconfigurable | Yes |
| Released | 2023 |
| Shoulder straps | Yes |
| Waist belt | Yes |
| Chest strap | Yes |
| Carry handles | 4 |
| Bandolier strap | Yes |
| Gear storage | Moderate |
Sustainability: partial recycled.
Extras: Shoe wipe, Couch mode, Load flap and Premium carry system.
What the Launch Pad costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Launch Pad in stock right now.
Alternatives to the Launch Pad
- Beal Jumbo Pad
- Black Diamond Mondo
- Mad Rock Triple Mad Pad
- Moon Saturn
- Ocun Incubator FTS
- Metolius Magnum
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