So iLL Main Pad
The Main Pad is a medium hybrid-hinge pad from So iLL for lowballs and mid-height problems. Open it is 121 x 100 cm and 10.8 cm thick, 1.21 m² of landing at 5.2 kg. Two layers of open-cell and closed-cell foam, firm, with moderate impact protection.
Among the 157 crashpads we track it has a bigger landing than 46%, is thicker than 59% and lighter per m² than 49%.
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Main Pad landing and protection
| Impact protection | Moderate |
| Foam firmness | Firm |
| Foam layers | 2 |
| Foam | open-cell, closed-cell |
| Hinge protection | Yes |
| Durability | High |
What the Main Pad is for
Best for lowball and midrange.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Main Pad strengths
- Protected fold means no dead spot
- Solid all-round protection
- 1.21m² is enough for most problems
- Decent carry system for moderate approaches
Main Pad trade-offs
- Bring your own shoe wipe
- No pockets for shoes or chalk
Main Pad specifications
| Open size | 121 × 100 cm (48 x 39 in) |
| Thickness | 10.8 cm (4.3 in) |
| Weight | 5.2 kg (11.5 lb) |
| Fold style | Hybrid hinge |
| Closure | Buckle |
| Shell | 1680 D |
| Bottom coating | PU coated |
| Reconfigurable | No |
| Released | 2023 |
| Shoulder straps | Yes |
| Waist belt | Yes |
| Chest strap | No |
| Carry handles | 2 |
| Bandolier strap | No |
| Gear storage | Minimal |
Sustainability: partial recycled.
Extras: Premium carry system.
What the Main Pad costs
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