Title: Nor very grippy and too stiff
Product review: This pad is slightly more grippy than the stock Timbuk2 shoulder pad. It is at its best with a heavy load as the extra weight will cause it to mold to your shoulder. Without a heavy load it's too stiff and sits on top of your shoulder, causing light loads to dig in. A good design compromise would be to cut the foam into small sections so it will warp around the shoulder with both light and heavy loads. So I remove it when my bag is fairly light.1/18/20013 Update: Most of the grippy texture wore smooth after a few months of moderate use, making it as slippery as the stock pad. You might want to consider a Manhattan Portage or Crumpler shoulder pad. Both have more durable grip surfaces and are designed better. I deducted a couple stars since this pad is not very durable or grippy. The Timbuk2 bags are great but the shoulder pads need to go back to the drawing board.
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