| Why do you need a Padded Floor? | | | | provides a firm landing surface while the high impact |
| Rock Climbing? Bouldering? And what is the purpose | | | | foam bottom layer provides cushioned support. |
| and use of padded floor for these activities? | | | | Portable landing zone mats can be custom designed |
| I think you got that in your head... SAFETY! What | | | | to your specifications for width, length, and total |
| else can it be? And this article act as a guide to build | | | | thickness. While a non-folding configuration is |
| your own padded floor for whatever reasons other | | | | standard, it can also be made them in a folding mat |
| than climbing or bouldering. | | | | style upon request. |
| Before we start | | | | Raw Foam Products |
| Note: The end products can be mixed and matched | | | | 1. Polyurethane Foam (various sizes and thickness) |
| to offer the right amount of thickness and overall | | | | 2. Bonded Foam (various sizes and thickness) |
| landing zone area to meet your custom needs. | | | | 3. Polyethylene (rolls of 6' x 42' x --1.4" or 2" thick) |
| Recommended: Portable Landing Zone Mats | | | | 4.Proethylene Foam (sheets 4' x 6' -- 2" or 4" thick) |
| (sometimes called crash pads or bouldering mats) are | | | | 5. Proethylene Foam (sheets 4' x 8' -- 3" or 6" |
| constructed with durable 18 oz. heavy coated vinyl. | | | | thick)The end product combines 18 ounce low pile |
| Breather fabric is located around three sides. Zippers | | | | plush carpet laminated to cross-linked polyethylene |
| make foam replacement a snap, while handles allow | | | | foam. This would be an ideal top layer for your |
| for easy handling. | | | | custom permanent floor. Example will be Pro X |
| A top layer of 1 3/8" cross-linked polyethylene is | | | | Flooring comes in rolls that are 6' x 42' with three |
| bonded to a layer of high impact foam for a total | | | | different thicknesses to choose from. |
| thickness of either 4" or 6". The polyethylene | | | | |