The new Phud is the best value bouldering mat in the UK. We have listened hard to our customers over the years; upgrading the foam and tweaking the design as the mat has evolved. With this latest version we have introduced some of the most durable materials around: Ballistic Nylon and Kodra. The previous version of Phud used a coated polyester shell which was really good, but not quite as good as some of its more expensive rivals. The new Phud now uses Ballistic Nylon on the base and 500d Kodra on the top. At £80 there just isn't a bouldering mat on the market which comes close to offering this amount of performance at such a low price.

An absorbing story

The heart of the Phud boulder mat beats with the power of two layers of foam. The top layer is 20mm Cross-Linked Closed Cell Foam. This is the firmer of the two foams, it has the effect of distributing the impact of a fall accross the surface area of the mat for greater cushioning and reducing the chance of bottoming out. The second layer is both thicker and softer. 80mm (High Load Bearing) Open Cell Foam. This is where most of the cushioning takes place. It's all about the foam.

Aluminium buckles

As well as being durable the quick release aluminium buckles makes opening and closing your boulder mat quicker. An added bonus is that you do not have to keep picking grass out of velcro straps.

Construction

Just like many other boulder mats Phud is a hinged design. It folds in half so that it is easier to carry and fit in your car. Of course this means that there is no foam along the fold, some companies make a chisselled mat so that the foam overlaps, Phud is not that sophisticated. If you want a continuous layer of foam check out Woomf.

Shape

Phud is a rectangle. No rounded corners, no chiselled edges, no bells, no whistles. When you carry it you will look like Mr Strong.

Modular

Isn't it annoying when things break and you never know how to replace them? Yeah we thought the same so should you ever need to replace parts of your boulder mat we sell the shell, foam, buckles and straps seperately.

Phud care

We do not recommend substituting your bed with Phud. Prolonged pressure may reduce the potency of the foam, get a proper mattress from IKEA instead. It is innevitable that Phud will get dirty and wet. Occasionally airing your Phud when you get home instead of throwing him in the damp cellar is a fair reward in return for his service. Pulling apart the velcro flaps will help dry the foam. From time to time you may wish to wash the shell, you can do this with out removing the foam by scrubbing the outer with a stiff brush and soapy water. Open the velcro and let the mat air to dry. Be careful if you do remove the foam as we do not cover this as a warranty claim. Although solid once inside the shell once removed it can be surprisingly delicate.