Opinions on Mad Rock R3 pad?

Mad Rock R3
Anybody have an opinion?
Seems like it'd be especially nice to drape one of these over boulders behind problems to protect my back.
But they seem kind of heavy and are they really that much better than just using a normal pad?
Are they useful on the ground, like a normal pad, or do the ridges tend to twist your ankle?
Do any similar pads exist, maybe less expensive?
TIA

I used one last year after trying it out on some crappy landings at Calabogie and really liked it. I felt like it was a lot easier to trust it to stay in place than a rigid pad on the same terrain. I ordered it after that but Mad Rock ended up sending their flagship pad after supply problems kept me waiting for six months (for the same price).

That the padding is refillable per sleeve (and recycled) is really cool and it would have fit in my trunk better than the Duo which i have to put the seats down for.

It is heavy, but I still kind of wish i had it instead of the bigger one.

I borrowed one for a bouldering trip this year and it was an excellent addition. It covered talus much better than a traditional pad, so I had a lot more confidence falling on it from weird positions etc. The cons are that it's really heavy and kind of awkward, so it's not ideal for big approaches or carrying several pads.

I had a friend who had one, I'm personally not a big fan. It's undeniable that they're great for uneven stuff. And they're kinda soft, which was pretty nice for taking falls on your back from close to the ground. That being said, they're heavy and I've never liked falling on them from high up on flat landings. Like you pointed out, all the creases that make them good for weird landings make me fear for my ankles when they lay flat. If you climb a lot of talus, I'd say go for it, otherwise there are more versatile pads out there that are a better investment in my opinion.

I've got one and really like it. Will O is spot on though with the creases. What makes it fantastic for uneven ground, also increased the odds of a rolled ankle. All in all though, I really like it and the price point is good too. 

I think the Organic blubber is the better option...light, waterproof, and versatile. Those R3 pads are heavy and awkward. Check the link...

https://organicclimbing.com/products/blubber-pad

I have been using my R3 pad for a long time now. It is a great pad but as others have stated it excels in certain areas and not others. I have the second version so my pad weighs 18 pounds, I believe the first version one was 21 pounds. If you like your crashpad to double as a chair just get the regular Madpad, but if you want a nice bed for day drinking look no further. The fact that it has rolled taco shape makes it very easy to over stuff the pad will your junk but it will just weigh you down more. That said, the stitching on my pad is now starting to come undone from always being over packed. After 6 years of regular use though I don't think it is that bad. Now in terms of landing protection it is very soft. If you are someone who likes their climbs to be 15+ feet and you pitch and hit this pad you feel it. So I guess it is more of a fill/rock cover pad, an "I want to day drink and climb lowballs" kind of pad. But if you are in a group, having at least one R3 is always nice.

It's fuggin heavy! But I love when someone has one of these in the crew, it's great for laying over jumbled rocks.  Long as I don't have to carry it.

Mad rock no longer restuffs the r3 so an organic pad would be more worth it