Snap Air Shock 1
The Air Shock 1 is a large inflatable pad from Snap for lowballs, mid-height problems and traverses. Open it is 150 x 120 cm and 15 cm thick, 1.8 m² of landing at 5.5 kg. An inflatable air chamber rated high for impact protection. In stock at 2 shops from 382.90 EUR.
Among the 157 crashpads we track it has a bigger landing than 78%, is thicker than 97% and lighter per m² than 76%.
See it on the landing-area chart | The 12 biggest crashpads by landing area | Inflatable crashpads, measured
Air Shock 1 landing and protection
| Impact protection | High |
| Foam firmness | Moderate |
| Foam layers | 0 |
| Foam | air-chamber |
| Hinge protection | Yes |
| Durability | Moderate |
What the Air Shock 1 is for
Best for lowball, midrange and traverse.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Air Shock 1 strengths
- 1.8m² landing zone at only 5.5kg - outstanding area-to-weight ratio for the coverage
- Packs down flat and compact - easily fits inside your main taco or hinge pad
- Adjustable firmness via air pressure - tune stiffness to problem height and landing style
- 600D recycled shell with TPU coating for durability
- Great as a supplementary pad to cover gaps and extend your safe zone
Air Shock 1 trade-offs
- Puncture risk on sharp rock - best used on softer ground or as a second layer over uneven terrain
- Surface can feel slippery when wet or dusty - more confident on flat, even landings
- Air gives a bouncier, less gradual landing feel than traditional pads - takes some getting used to
- No built-in gear storage - best carried rolled up inside your main pad
Air Shock 1 specifications
| Open size | 150 × 120 cm (59 x 47 in) |
| Thickness | 15 cm (5.9 in) |
| Weight | 5.5 kg (12.1 lb) |
| Fold style | Inflatable |
| Closure | Buckle |
| Shell | 600 D |
| Bottom coating | TPU coated |
| Reconfigurable | No |
| Released | 2024 |
| Shoulder straps | Yes |
| Waist belt | No |
| Chest strap | No |
| Carry handles | 2 |
| Bandolier strap | Yes |
| Gear storage | None |
Sustainability: full recycled.
Extras: Shoe wipe.
What the Air Shock 1 costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 2 shops that currently stock it (382.90 to 446.45 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 382.90 EUR at hardloop.de, 19% below the 470.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| hardloop.de | 382.90 EUR |
| bergfreunde.de | 446.45 EUR |
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- Black Diamond Circuit Z Trifold
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