Newton 4.0
Description
The Newton 4.0 Bouldering Pad is the all-season, workhorse of the Kinetik pad line. Designed for the entire experience from catch, to carry, to keeping you clean and dry. The 48″ x 36″ landing zone, with four inches of foam, gives you peace of mind on all your projects. Long approaches and heavy loads are nothing with a pack system that accommodates the widest range of people, with unmatched comfort. With our Omni-flap system, pad shuffling is smooth and easy, no chance of catching pack straps on roots or rocks, and no chance of ruining your favorite send shirts on the hike out. The Omni-Flap system allows for easy secure stacking, so bring all the foam you want. Choose the colors that energize you using our real-time customizer and design exactly what you want from your Newton.
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Polyester reinforced waterproof vinyl carry harness protection flap
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Adjustable padded shoulder straps with 3-D wicking mesh fabric
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Torso adjustment to fit torsos from 15″ to 21″
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Adjustable Load Lifting straps to stabilize pad weight and take weight off the top of the shoulders
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2″ Nylon waist belt to transfer pad weight to hips
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Two drag handles while open and one carry handle while packed
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Shoe buffing heavy duty upholstery available for landing zone (additional $10.00)
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Covers the shoulder straps and entire back of pad during use
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Protects shoulder straps from mud and debris with waterproof fabric
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Creates a entirely flush and flat back of pad in use, no more straps getting caught on rocks and roots
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Allows for an additional pad to stack while hauling, with NO ADDITIONAL STRAPS
Retail price
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Weight (lbs / kg)  Weight (lbs / kg)In pounds and kilograms, the weight, as stated by the manufacturer/brand. | 13.60 lbs / 6.17 kg |
| Fold Type | Hybrid Hinge |
| Number of Foam Layers | three |
| Foam Layout | 1″ Closed Cell High Density foam, 2″ Open Cell High Force Deflection foam, 1″ Closed Cell High Strength foam |
| Fabric | Top: 1680D Heavy Duty Ballistic Nylon exterior with 1000D nylon Bottom: 1680D Heavy Duty Ballistic Nylon exterior with 1000D nylon |
| Features |
Waist Belt Side Handle(s) Backpack Carry Removable / Hidden Straps Closing Flap Customizable Color USA Made |
Dimensions (ft / m)Dimensions (ft / m)In feet and inches / meters and centimeters, the length, width, and height of the bouldering pad, as stated by the manufacturer/brand | 4.00 ft x 3.00 ft x 4.00 in 1.22 m x 0.91 m x 10.20 cm |
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If you want to log some serious miles with your pad or simply need more space for extra gear, the Kinetik Newton 4.0 is a wonderful choice. But if you require a stiff pad to keep you safe on mega-high balls, you might consider other options. Either way, this pad is well-constructed, durable, and laden with useful features. At 14 pounds, it's a little on the heavy side, but not overly so when compared to other pads with similarly sized landing zones.
Mud and scraggly snow covered the base of the First Overhang at Flagstaff Mountain. Usually, this means a pad’s straps will get wet and, subsequently, so will my back when I carry the pad out. The Newton 4.0 solves this problem with their Omni-flap system, which protects the straps from snow and mud, creates a flush surface so the pad doesn’t get snagged while shuffling, and makes carrying additional pads easy. The 48” x 36” landing zone felt durable with its 4” of foam, and provided a good landing when I punted on the last move, 12 feet up the boulder. The pad also has the option for the Alpine Shoulder Straps and Waistbelt combination—a wider strap and more comfortable waistbelt setup that ameliorates carrying heavier loads for longer approaches.
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