Kinetik Newton K
The Newton K is a large hinged pad from Kinetik for mid-height problems and traverses. Open it is 137 x 122 cm and 10 cm thick, 1.67 m² of landing at 10 kg. Three layers of closed-cell and open-cell foam, with moderate impact protection.
The Newton made bigger, Kinetik large pad for long approaches and alpine missions. A 137 x 122 cm landing zone sits over three-layer premium foam, with their Omni-Flap closure that wraps the shoulder straps and entire back of the pad, dynamic load-lifter shoulder points and an alpine waistbelt for lumbar support. A 1680D ballistic shell and a shoe-buffing top panel round it out. Available in 4 or 5 inch foam, built to order in the USA.
Among the 157 crashpads we track it has a bigger landing than 72%, is thicker than 29% and lighter per m² than 7%.
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Newton K landing and protection
| Impact protection | Moderate |
| Foam firmness | Moderate |
| Foam layers | 3 |
| Foam | closed-cell, open-cell |
| Hinge protection | No |
| Durability | High |
What the Newton K is for
Best for midrange and traverse.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Newton K strengths
- Big 1.67 m2 landing zone with three-layer premium foam
- Omni-Flap wraps the straps and back, with load lifters and alpine waistbelt
- Shoe-buffing top panel and a 1680D ballistic shell
Newton K trade-offs
- Heavy alpine-grade build for long carries
- Made to order from the USA, longer lead time and USD pricing
Newton K specifications
| Open size | 137 × 122 cm (54 x 48 in) |
| Thickness | 10 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 10 kg (22.0 lb) |
| Fold style | Hinge |
| Closure | Buckle |
| Shell | 1680 D |
| Bottom coating | None |
| Reconfigurable | No |
| Released | 2022 |
| Shoulder straps | Yes |
| Waist belt | Yes |
| Chest strap | No |
| Carry handles | 2 |
| Bandolier strap | No |
| Gear storage | Moderate |
Extras: Shoe wipe, Load flap and Premium carry system.
What the Newton K costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Newton K in stock right now.
Alternatives to the Newton K
- Flashed Hueco Pad
- Escape Climbing XL Zone Plus
- Snap Grand Rebound
- Snap WHAM
- Asana SuperHero
- Black Diamond Circuit Z Trifold
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