Mad Rock Duo
The Duo is a large hinged pad from Mad Rock for mid-height problems, highballs and traverses. Open it is 142 x 107 cm and 12.7 cm thick, 1.52 m² of landing at 7.7 kg. Three layers of closed-cell and open-cell foam, with high impact protection. In stock at 1 shop from 322.90 EUR.
Among the 157 crashpads we track it has a bigger landing than 68%, is thicker than 78% and lighter per m² than 27%.
See it on the landing-area chart | The 12 biggest crashpads by landing area
Duo landing and protection
| Impact protection | High |
| Foam firmness | Moderate |
| Foam layers | 3 |
| Foam | closed-cell, open-cell |
| Hinge protection | Yes |
| Durability | Moderate |
What the Duo is for
Best for midrange, highball and traverse.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Duo strengths
- Can split into two separate pads - unique versatility
- Excellent carrying comfort for its combined size
- Good value for what is effectively a two-pad system
- Convenient for sharing with a climbing partner
Duo trade-offs
- Each half is thin when used separately
- Heavier than a single pad of similar total area
- Connection system between halves can be fiddly
Duo specifications
| Open size | 142 × 107 cm (56 x 42 in) |
| Thickness | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) |
| Weight | 7.7 kg (17.0 lb) |
| Fold style | Hinge |
| Closure | Buckle |
| Shell | 900 D |
| Bottom coating | None |
| Reconfigurable | Yes |
| Released | 2023 |
| Shoulder straps | Yes |
| Waist belt | Yes |
| Chest strap | No |
| Carry handles | 4 |
| Bandolier strap | No |
| Gear storage | Generous |
Sustainability: full recycled.
Extras: Shoe wipe, Gear pocket, Load flap and Premium carry system.
What the Duo costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 at the one shop that currently stocks it. Cheapest current offer: 322.90 EUR at chalkr.de.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| chalkr.de | 322.90 EUR |
Alternatives to the Duo
- Mammut Crashiano Pad
- Escape Climbing XL Zone Plus
- Snap BOUNCE
- Organic Big Pad
- Flashed Big Squishy
- Beal Triple Air Light
Prices, stock and owner fit data on this page update daily. You are welcome to cite these figures if you name climbing-gear.com and link to this page - see our data terms.