ZIGZAG Single LINK
The Single LINK is a small hinged pad from ZIGZAG for lowballs. Open it is 91 x 61 cm and 10 cm thick, 0.56 m² of landing at 1.8 kg. Five layers of closed-cell and open-cell foam, with moderate impact protection.
Among the 157 crashpads we track it has a bigger landing than 9%, is thicker than 29% and lighter per m² than 73%.
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Single LINK landing and protection
| Impact protection | Moderate |
| Foam firmness | Moderate |
| Foam layers | 5 |
| Foam | closed-cell, open-cell |
| Hinge protection | No |
| Durability | Moderate |
What the Single LINK is for
Best for lowball.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Single LINK strengths
- Patented 360 modularity - connect any side to any other LINK pad
- 100% recycled REPREVE body fabric made from plastic bottles
- Ultra-light at 1.8kg - easily portable
- 5-layer symmetrical foam with recyclable IVEX PE core
- Connection strength over 680kg between linked pads
Single LINK trade-offs
- Too small for standalone use on most problems
- Requires multiple LINK pads for adequate coverage
- Modular system is an investment to build out
Single LINK specifications
| Open size | 91 × 61 cm (36 x 24 in) |
| Thickness | 10 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 1.8 kg (4.0 lb) |
| Fold style | Hinge |
| Closure | Buckle |
| Shell | 840 D |
| Bottom coating | PU coated |
| Reconfigurable | Yes |
| Released | 2024 |
| Shoulder straps | No |
| Waist belt | No |
| Chest strap | No |
| Carry handles | 2 |
| Bandolier strap | No |
| Gear storage | Minimal |
Sustainability: full recycled.
Extras: Premium carry system.
What the Single LINK costs
No shop in the EU pool lists the Single LINK in stock right now.
Alternatives to the Single LINK
- Organic Half Pad
- Flashed Shield Half Pad
- Organic Briefcase Pad
- Snap Grand Plaster
- ZIGZAG Double LINK Set
- ZIGZAG Triple LINK Set
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