How To Build Your Own Padded Floor For Bouldering Or Climbing?

Why do you need a Padded Floor?

Rock Climbing? Bouldering? And what is the purpose and use of padded floor for these activities?
I think you got that in your head… SAFETY! What else can it be? And this article act as a guide to build your own padded floor for whatever reasons other than climbing or bouldering.

Before we start

Note: The end products can be mixed and matched to offer the right amount of thickness and overall landing zone area to meet your custom needs.

Recommended: Portable Landing Zone Mats (sometimes called crash pads or bouldering mats) are constructed with durable 18 oz. heavy coated vinyl. Breather fabric is located around three sides. Zippers make foam replacement a snap, while handles allow for easy handling.

A top layer of 1 3/8″ cross-linked polyethylene is bonded to a layer of high impact foam for a total thickness of either 4” or 6”. The polyethylene provides a firm landing surface while the high impact foam bottom layer provides cushioned support.

Portable landing zone mats can be custom designed to your specifications for width, length, and total thickness. While a non-folding configuration is standard, it can also be made them in a folding mat style upon request.

Raw Foam Products

1. Polyurethane Foam (various sizes and thickness)

2. Bonded Foam (various sizes and thickness)

3. Polyethylene (rolls of 6’ x 42’ x –1.4” or 2” thick)

4.Proethylene Foam (sheets 4′ x 6′ — 2″ or 4″ thick)

5. Proethylene Foam (sheets 4′ x 8′ — 3″ or 6″ thick)T

he end product combines 18 ounce low pile plush carpet laminated to cross-linked polyethylene foam. This would be an ideal top layer for your custom permanent floor. Example will be Pro X Flooring comes in rolls that are 6’ x 42’ with three different thicknesses to choose from.

More information about bouldering padded floor can be found http://www.promats.com/product_climbing.html

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