Organic BackFourty Simple
The BackFourty Simple is a medium hinged pad from Organic for lowballs and mid-height problems. Open it is 122 x 91 cm and 10 cm thick, 1.11 m² of landing at 5.4 kg. Three layers of closed-cell and open-cell foam, with moderate impact protection.
Among the 157 crashpads we track it has a bigger landing than 25%, is thicker than 29% and lighter per m² than 31%.
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BackFourty Simple landing and protection
| Impact protection | Moderate |
| Foam firmness | Moderate |
| Foam layers | 3 |
| Foam | closed-cell, open-cell |
| Hinge protection | Yes |
| Durability | High |
What the BackFourty Simple is for
Best for lowball and midrange.
Strengths & Trade-offs
BackFourty Simple strengths
- Foam bridge across the fold is a nice touch
- Doubles as a couch between sends
- 10.0cm foam is solid all-round protection
- 1.11m² is enough for most problems
- Decent carry system for moderate approaches
BackFourty Simple trade-offs
- No built-in shoe wipe
BackFourty Simple specifications
| Open size | 122 × 91 cm (48 x 36 in) |
| Thickness | 10 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 5.4 kg (11.9 lb) |
| Fold style | Hinge |
| Closure | Buckle |
| Shell | 1050 D |
| Bottom coating | None |
| Reconfigurable | No |
| Released | 2024 |
| Shoulder straps | Yes |
| Waist belt | Yes |
| Chest strap | Yes |
| Carry handles | 3 |
| Bandolier strap | No |
| Gear storage | Minimal |
Sustainability: partial recycled.
Extras: Couch mode.
What the BackFourty Simple costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the BackFourty Simple in stock right now.
Alternatives to the BackFourty Simple
- Asana Hero Pad
- Black Diamond Impact
- Flashed Drifter
- La Sportiva Laspo
- Mammut Slam Pad
- Moon Pluto Crash Pad
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