Flashed Big Squishy
The Big Squishy is a large hinged pad from Flashed for mid-height problems, highballs and traverses. Open it is 147 x 117 cm and 13.3 cm thick, 1.72 m² of landing at 8.5 kg. Three layers of closed-cell and open-cell foam, with very high impact protection.
Among the 157 crashpads we track it has a bigger landing than 75%, is thicker than 89% and lighter per m² than 29%.
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Big Squishy 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 Big Squishy is for
Best for midrange, highball and traverse.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Big Squishy strengths
- Roomy 1.72m² footprint covers most landings well
- 13.0cm foam handles bigger falls confidently
- Well-padded straps and good load distribution
- Protected fold means no dead spot
- Plenty of storage for shoes, chalk, and extras
Big Squishy trade-offs
- Bulky and not great for longer approaches - best for roadside boulders
- Heavy at 8.5kg - short approaches only
Big Squishy specifications
| Open size | 147 × 117 cm (58 x 46 in) |
| Thickness | 13.3 cm (5.2 in) |
| Weight | 8.5 kg (18.7 lb) |
| Fold style | Hinge |
| Closure | Buckle |
| Shell | 1000 D |
| Bottom coating | PU coated |
| Reconfigurable | No |
| Released | 2023 |
| Shoulder straps | Yes |
| Waist belt | Yes |
| Chest strap | Yes |
| Carry handles | 3 |
| Bandolier strap | No |
| Gear storage | Minimal |
Extras: Premium carry system.
What the Big Squishy costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Big Squishy in stock right now.
Alternatives to the Big Squishy
- Escape Climbing XL Zone Plus
- Mammut Crashiano Pad
- Snap Grand Rebound
- Snap Phatty
- Organic BackFourty Big Pad
- Organic Big Pad
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