In the question of who first manufactured the crash pad and offered it to the public, it looks like it comes down to two manufacturers, Black Diamond and Kinnaloa.
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Black Diamond 1993 dealer products catalog showing what products are coming out in 1994. My guess is this BD catalog was made in June 1993. Showing the SPOT. Landing pad, pack.
Black Diamond Spring 1994 catalog page 65 showing the Spot Bouldering Mat.
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Black Diamond Spot Landing Pad - Donated by: Jim Waugh
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Kinnaloa SketchPad
Circa 1994/1995?
- Donated by: Jim Waugh
- Pad is 2 1/2" thick
Circa 1994/1995?
- Donated by: Jim Waugh
- Pad is 2 1/2" thick
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This is the first mention I have found so far for the Sketchpad. - Kinnaloa advertisement Rock & Ice magazine Nov/Dec 1995 page 108. |
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Kinnaloa SketchPad review Climbing magazine September 1998 page 124.
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