Simond Block V2
The Block V2 is a medium hinged pad from Simond for lowballs and mid-height problems. Open it is 100 x 100 cm and 8 cm thick, 1.0 m² of landing at 3 kg. Three layers of closed-cell and open-cell foam, firm, with moderate impact protection. In stock at 1 shop from 119.99 EUR.
Simond Block V2 is a compact crashpad with 100x100cm landing area and 8cm 3-layer PE/PU/PE foam in a 600D shell. Lightweight at 3.0kg, ideal as a secondary pad.
Among the 157 crashpads we track it has a bigger landing than 17%, is thicker than 23% and lighter per m² than 79%.
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Block V2 landing and protection
| Impact protection | Moderate |
| Foam firmness | Firm |
| Foam layers | 3 |
| Foam | closed-cell, open-cell |
| Hinge protection | No |
| Durability | Moderate |
What the Block V2 is for
Best for lowball and midrange.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Block V2 strengths
- Good weight at 3.0kg for this much coverage
- Great area-to-weight ratio at 3.0kg for 1.0m²
- Multi-layer foam softens the landing gradually
Block V2 trade-offs
- No shoe wipe
Block V2 specifications
| Open size | 100 × 100 cm (39 x 39 in) |
| Thickness | 8 cm (3.1 in) |
| Weight | 3 kg (6.6 lb) |
| Fold style | Hinge |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Shell | 600 D |
| Bottom coating | None |
| Reconfigurable | No |
| Shoulder straps | Yes |
| Waist belt | Yes |
| Chest strap | No |
| Carry handles | 2 |
| Bandolier strap | Yes |
| Gear storage | Minimal |
What the Block V2 costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 at the one shop that currently stocks it. Cheapest current offer: 119.99 EUR at decathlon.de.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| decathlon.de | 119.99 EUR |
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