Organic Crashpads

Posted on 12. Nov, 2010 by B3 in News

I just got a sick new crashpad from my friend Josh Helke and Organic Climbing and I am really psyched about it! Organic makes the best crashpads. I love the bold colors, thick, long lasting padding, and the unique designs. Not to mention they make the most comfortable shirts, sweatshirts and hats on the planet. Thanks again Josh for all your hard work. Check out my new foam!

18 Responses to “Organic Crashpads”

Beaudering

12. Nov, 2010

SICK!
aron

12. Nov, 2010

so sponsored…
greasy Onions

13. Nov, 2010

Jamie,

Why don’t you give some away as a promo? Create an Organic marketing blitzkrieg if you will. I would even take your hand-me-downs because I am not worthy of a fresh, clean, new pad. What do you think? Early Christmas presents?

greasy O
D-RON

13. Nov, 2010

Jamie, Are Organic Pads and Clothing made here in the USA? Nearly all major outdoor clothing companies (North Face, Rei). manufacture overseas and take away good jobs here. It would be nice to see this trend change in the climbing industry. We need manufacturing jobs here in the USA if we ever hope of economic recovery.
B3

13. Nov, 2010

made in the USA!
D-RON

13. Nov, 2010

Good to hear. If they are providing you sponsorship support, good for you. I am jealous. Being a big advocate for the free-market, I love to see climbers being supported and sponsored by the manufacturers of equipment. Capitalism at is best!
campusman

13. Nov, 2010

took a spill the other day…i’m fine of course, god is in me hard core..ropes exclusively now, too spooked after that fall…yay for endurance!!
AKJessie

14. Nov, 2010

Organic pads are very nice but there are some problems.
1. the pads do not flex at all so when trying to protect a boulder in a landing it makes a see saw
2. Ive purchased two organic pads. The design on both was less than stunning. It seems if you are not getting a free pad the design is very blah. I would have hopped that at nearly 350 dollars the pad would have popped and seemed less manufactured than hand made like they are.
Your new pads and daniels are awesome and make the crash pad more a work of art. Its just frusturating to me that mine seemed to have less than half the effort put into it.
Andrew

15. Nov, 2010

AKJessie…

I have ordered crashpads from Josh for years. For friends, the Mrs., and myself. Josh has created exactly what I asked for. Perhaps you were not as explicit in your wants/needs?

I have friends with a Superman Logo, with a Dinosaur on their pad, none of them climb harder than v6.
françois

16. Nov, 2010

@AK
when there is a small boulder/rock in the landing zone do you know what you should do? take your pad and flip it upside down. voila. you now have a more stable landing zone. crazy.
and for the design, you get what you ask for. if you are not happy with the design then its really your fault. When i ordered my pad, josh asked me several specific questions on the design to make sure it was exactly as i wanted it. And guess what? I got exactly what I asked for.
Josh Helke

16. Nov, 2010

Hey AKJessie I am very sorry for your bad feelings, I take these posts to heart and appreciate the feedback : )

Please note my number one priority is to provide the highest quality pad I can at as fair of price as I can.

Many people think organic is all about sick custom pads. Indeed, This is an option, but as a serious boulderer my #1 goal is to make BOMBER pads that allow us to climb amazing lines.

From customer feedback I feel we are succeeding at this goal and am very proud.

In terms of designs, standard designs for the regular price are “Organic” and one of a kind because we utilize our cutting scraps to make the stripes etc, keeping them out of the garbage as well as making a unique item for no extra charges.

The amount of time reflected in a pad like Daniels would require a $300 dollar custom charge. This pad required 4 days of sewing work, and many yards of extra fabric, so we do have to charge extra to make these. I am always happy to do this for anyone, but as climbers we often do not want to spend that extra money.

Again I am very sorry. I do my very best to please everyone, but in 6 years of Biz I have learned that that is not possible, and again I am VERY sorry for that. My hope is that you enjoy those pads Quality for many, many years.
Josh Helke
ORGANIC Climbing LLC
josh@organicclimbing.com
mervo

16. Nov, 2010

ORGANIC pads are the ONLY pads as far as I’m concerned.

I’m not even referring to the design/style but the FOAM used in their pads. If you doubt it, open up your pads from all manufacturers and compare it to an ORGANIC.

Nuff said.
Grandpa

17. Nov, 2010

I first bouldered with a Kinnaloa Spot Boulder Pad in 1993 or 1994, and I have owned or climbed over bouldering pads made by just about every manufacturer since.

While I like Josh, and I enjoy supporting ‘grass-roots’ domestic companies like Organic that manufacture their products in the USA, I choose to purchase Organic Pads because I believe they are the best bouldering pads available.

As far as “flex” concerns, I understand the issue, however, I believe I’d prefer to have a stiffer foam that holds its shape and, like it was suggested above, I often flip my pad over to better cover awkward-shaped or large boulders in landing zones.

In regards to colors or patterns, as far as I’ve seen, you can choose to purchase an Organic Pad from a store, in which case you see the color or pattern option(s) before you make your purchase, or you tell Josh the colors or patterns you’d prefer. In my case, I prefer more muted colors / patterns.

As always, I enjoyed reading your comments, and I’d enjoy hearing about any aspects of the issue that I might have overlooked. And, thank you, Jamie, for posting our comments and for providing a place for this discussion.

Additional disclosure: I am not a sponsored athlete.
Davin

19. Nov, 2010

I have used many different pads to protect every sort of landing possible and some less than possible. I would suggest being very creative in building a pad landing and trying different methods of orientation. Top quality Organic pads are a huge help, and even a must under some very poor or very tall problems. Every landing is different and will take a different configuration. It is an art, as is bouldering, so be creative. Doing so can make a pretty poor landing something that works. The foam in Organic pads is top quality and has made many a landing possible. The sewing is fantastic too, allowing Organic pads to be bent, stuffed, and abused to fit a bad landing. I always trust Organic quality and it has never let me down, ever!

I would go as far as saying that Organic pads have made possible things that were previously far less possible.
campusman

19. Nov, 2010

<——– knows it was a troll that made a comment about the single color soft pads all manufactured outside of the US
Egghead

20. Nov, 2010

I emailed Organic through their website one evening just asking if there were any “big pads” already made that I could get shipped quickly. Josh called me about 3 minutes after I emailed. I think it was a Sunday night. Try that with Mad Rock. Although I think it’s great people can express themselves with a unique design, all I care about is my ankles. Awesome foam. Worth every penny. ce
Mike b

25. Nov, 2010

Word. Organic makes the best pad, and it’s because of the FOAM!!! and the craftsmanship. the pretty colors are just a bonus!
Jeremy Hardin

28. Jan, 2011

Just wanted to drop a few words after dealing with Josh today… Man, I am sold!! His customer service is UNMATCHED in the industry and just an all out pleasure to deal with. If you’re in the market for any chalk bags, messenger bags, or pads Josh and Organic is the way to go! Thanks.