Snap WHAM
The WHAM is a large taco pad from Snap for mid-height problems, highballs and traverses. Open it is 150 x 100 cm and 11 cm thick, 1.5 m² of landing at 9.1 kg. Two layers of closed-cell and open-cell foam, firm, with high impact protection. In stock at 2 shops from 299.90 EUR.
Among the 157 crashpads we track it has a bigger landing than 61%, is thicker than 60% and lighter per m² than 5%.
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WHAM landing and protection
| Impact protection | High |
| Foam firmness | Firm |
| Foam layers | 2 |
| Foam | closed-cell, open-cell |
| Hinge protection | Yes |
| Durability | High |
What the WHAM is for
Best for midrange, highball and traverse.
Strengths & Trade-offs
WHAM strengths
- 11.0cm foam handles bigger falls confidently
- Well-padded straps and good load distribution
- Built-in shoe wipe is a practical touch
- Taco fold means no seam in the landing zone
WHAM trade-offs
- At 9.1kg, plan on parking close to the boulder
WHAM specifications
| Open size | 150 × 100 cm (59 x 39 in) |
| Thickness | 11 cm (4.3 in) |
| Weight | 9.1 kg (20.1 lb) |
| Fold style | Taco |
| Closure | Velcro |
| Shell | 900 D |
| Bottom coating | TPU coated |
| Reconfigurable | No |
| Released | 2024 |
| Shoulder straps | Yes |
| Waist belt | No |
| Chest strap | No |
| Carry handles | 3 |
| Bandolier strap | No |
| Gear storage | Generous |
Sustainability: partial recycled.
Extras: Shoe wipe, Couch mode and Gear pocket.
What the WHAM costs
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026 across 2 shops that currently stock it (299.90 to 349.47 EUR). Cheapest current offer: 299.90 EUR at oliunid.de, 14% below the 349.00 EUR list price.
| Retailer | Price |
|---|---|
| oliunid.de | 299.90 EUR |
| blackisard.com | 349.47 EUR |
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- E9 Reggae
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