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13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 Good deal on Amazon Nov 21, 2009
By ECW
The Manduka mat is as good as everyone says it is; much sturdier and provides more support than a sticky mat; sort of like the difference between really good running shoes and spongy flip flops. The bag is good and this was a good deal on it. I wouldn't have paid full price to buy the bag separately. I did have problems with the bag's lining getting caught in the zipper initially and had to pull out my sewing kit. I probably could have returned it, but it was an easy one-time fix. All in all, satisfied.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 Decent, and getting better Nov 28, 2010
By Marie
I read the reviews, bought the mat, took it to a heated vinyasa class. It was very slick the first time I used it. Took it home, used some simple green cleaner on it, scrubbed with a nylon brush. I allowed a couple of days for drying, and used it again with much better results. I anticipate it will get better with a little wear, and am quite satisfied with my purchase. It is quite heavy, and gives off a strong odor.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Downside: slippery (otherwise great) Apr 08, 2010
By Monica D. Morales
After reading all the good reviews about this mat I decided to give it a try. I practice ashtanga yoga and I was looking for something that could last a lifetime. This is what I found:
- It is more slippery than I expected. I was surprised to find out that my hands sweat more than usual while in contact with this mat's surface (I had tried the cheap mats that my gym provides and many of them are less slippery than the manduka).
- At first it had a strong rubber smell. I just left it under the sun for a couple of days and the smell diminished (I think that it will vanish completely as time goes by).
- It is heavy. I wouldn't recommend it for long distance walks (if you are walking one or two blocks with the mat, it is not a problem).
- Size is great (larger than most mats).
- Cushion is great (thick and firm).
- Corners don't roll. It behaves like a sticker on the floor. This mat has sides, so you have to turn it around to use it and then turn it again to roll it.
- Seems durable (and in most reviews it says that there are yoguis that have had this mat for more than 4 years and that it is still in great shape).
The bag is great. It is easy to put the mat in even if it is not rolled tight.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
I Freakin' Love It. Of course it's slippery when you sweat Aug 17, 2011
By robb0117
"robb0117"
After buying a new yoga mat every 6-8 months, I finally decided to grow up, break down and buy the Manduka. I am so glad I did. A couple of things I really like about it are; though thick, it does not have a squishy feel. So for balancing poses, you actually feel as though you are on a sturdy surface, not a sponge. Though environmentally friendly, it does not disintegrate in to pilly balls over time. It is solid, durable, sticky, reliable and stylish. It is like I went from a Datsun to a Hummer. Amazing. Love the bag as well, which has 2 compartments and air holes! I also want to point out that if you do a hot yoga style (like I do), and you sweat a lot, the mat is going to get slippery. There is NO way to avoid that without a towel or a rug. Sweat + Frictionless Surface = Slip, regardless of stickiness. If you were doing hot sweaty yoga on rough sandpaper you would slip. It is not the mat's fault. It's Physics! Right out of the box, the mat has a film on it that makes it more slippery at first. This will eventually wear off, but you can also speed up the process by cleaning it with light soap and water, and rubbing the whole mat with a cloth. Also, instead of the pricey Yoga Toes, I would recommend a YogaRat Microfiber YOGA TOWEL for a fraction of the cost. This will help prevent slips on sweaty mats. Namaste.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Most effective mat around Jul 09, 2009
By Jessica L. Defoe
The Manduka BlackMatPRO mat is by far the very best mat that you can buy. Yes, it is quite a price jump from others, but it is money well spent. My last mat (Lululemon) started falling apart after two years of use - a disappointment, since I spent $65 on it. This mat has excellent support and traction.
My yoga instructor recommended that I wipe it down with a soft cloth with mild dishsoap and water before first using it, as it has a coating on it, which causes your hands and feet to slip.
This mat helps you get more out of your practice - the length and width of the mat also allow you to be on your mat for most poses.
An excellent investment! The only mat to buy if you are serious about your practice.
The MatSak is also amazing. There is ample space for your mat on one side, and your towel, straps, change of clothes and wallet on the other. Simply awesome.
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