The hook. The WHAM has no fold through the middle: it offers a continuous landing area and relies on SNAP’s Air technology to absorb falls without turning the approach into a house move.
Test conditions
An editorial analysis based on SNAP’s official product information and typical outdoor bouldering use: uneven landings, frequent moves and falls from different heights. No laboratory protocol or independent impact-absorption measurement is claimed.
Quick specs — official specifications
- Open dimensions: 150 × 100 × 11 cm.
- Folded dimensions: 75 × 100 × 23 cm.
- Stated weight: 9.05 kg.
- One-piece construction with no central fold.
- Two high-density foams: 20 mm EVA and 12 cm polyurethane.
- TPU-coated polyester cover; materials described as 100% recyclable.
- Removable shoulder straps, integrated pocket and double-sided doormat included.
On the boulders
The main benefit of the one-piece format is simple: no hinge crosses the landing area. On uneven ground, the WHAM aims to provide a more consistent surface and greater confidence in placement. Its size offers a useful landing area, but the 9.05 kg will make themselves felt on longer approaches.
What we like
The continuous surface, dual foams, stowable shoulder straps and integrated doormat make a coherent package.
Worth knowing
A crash pad never replaces an attentive spotter or thoughtful placement. The WHAM is bulky, and its waist belt is sold separately according to the official product information.
Rock’n Bloc verdict
We keep: the landing area without a central fold, generous surface and practical outdoor approach.
We leave: the idea that a single pad takes care of all safety. Placement, spotting and additional pads remain the real team.
OFFICIAL PRODUCT DETAILS
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Technical source: official SNAP Crash Pad WHAM Air Technology product information. No specific Reel is claimed.