Kinetik Newton K Prime
The Newton K Prime 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 9.3 kg. Three layers of closed-cell and open-cell foam, with moderate impact protection.
The Newton K stripped to essentials: Kinetik large pad in a simpler, lighter package with no Omni-flaps. A 137 x 122 cm landing zone over three-layer premium foam, an Impact layer, an open-cell Cushion layer and a closed-cell Control layer to stop bottoming out, with a three-buckle closure and an adjustable shoulder-and-waist harness with the Houdini strap-hideaway. 1680D ballistic shell. 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 17%.
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Newton K Prime 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 Prime is for
Best for midrange and traverse.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Newton K Prime strengths
- Large 1.67 m2 landing zone with three-layer premium foam
- Lighter and simpler than the full Newton K
- Houdini strap-hideaway and a 1680D ballistic shell
Newton K Prime trade-offs
- No Omni-flap strap protection
- Made to order from the USA, longer lead time and USD pricing
Newton K Prime specifications
| Open size | 137 × 122 cm (54 x 48 in) |
| Thickness | 10 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 9.3 kg (20.5 lb) |
| Fold style | Hinge |
| Closure | Buckle |
| Shell | 1680 D |
| Bottom coating | None |
| Reconfigurable | No |
| Released | 2025 |
| Shoulder straps | Yes |
| Waist belt | Yes |
| Chest strap | No |
| Carry handles | 2 |
| Bandolier strap | No |
| Gear storage | Minimal |
What the Newton K Prime costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Newton K Prime in stock right now.
Alternatives to the Newton K Prime
- Escape Climbing XL Zone Plus
- Snap WHAM
- Mammut Crashiano Pad
- Organic Big Pad
- Snap BOUNCE
- Snap Grand Rebound
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