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Manduka BlackMatPRO 71-Inch Yoga and Pilates Mat

Manufacturer : Manduka
In Stock : 7

List Price:	$90.00
Price:	$75.99
You Save:	$14.01 (16%)

Features

Superior wear and longevity
Comfortably cushions spine, hips, knees, and elbows on hard floors
Slip resistant, yet non-sticky, even when wet from perspiration; provides stability on hard or soft surfaces
Eco-responsible manufacturing
7.0 lbs; 71 inches long; 26 inches wide; 1/4 inch thick

Product Description

For ten years and counting the Black Mat has been renowned by serious yogis and hailed as the ‘Bentley’ and Taj Mahal’ of yoga mats. It is ideal for yoga and Pilates practitioners looking for performance, comfort and longevity from their mat. Its fabric-like surface finish is not sticky, yet slip-resistant, even when wet from perspiration. The firm material resists bunching and remains flat even when practicing on carpet or with sticky feet. The Black Mat is exceptional for cushioning your spine, hip bones, knees and elbows from punishing hard floors; its durability is superior to other mats.

Amazon.com

One of the most durable yoga mats available, Manduka’s black mat is made from high-performance material designed to endure a lifetime of yoga practice. The mat has a specific top and bottom surface. The top’s sticky surface keeps feet firmly rooted during balancing poses, such as Warrior or Downward Facing Dog. The bottom side remains stable on hard floors or carpet, and won’t shift or bunch up during movement. The mat’s 1/4-inch thickness provides superior cushioning for the spine, hips, knees, and elbows during restful postures like Child’s pose. For safe practicing, the mat’s surface remains slip-free even when wet with perspiration. Measuring 71 inches long and 26 inches wide, the mat is long enough for taller yoga practitioners. Though its 6-1/2-pound weight makes it a little heavier than other yoga mats, with more weight, comes noticeably more comfort. --Cristina Vaamonde

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 4.50 out of 115 reviews

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HATE this expensive mat! - K. Mooney, Nov 19, 2009

This mat is a ridiculous rip off! I cannot even use it as it is way too slippery. I have tried everything suggested( scrubbing, sanding, etc.) and nothing works. Don't waste your money.

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Not Sticky enough - M. Haas, Oct 16, 2009

So I went with the buzz and got myself a manduka Pro. I know a lot of people say it's awesome but I still don't get why. I have been washing it multiple times the way it says on the instructions and after two months - I'm still slipping! I don't care if it's going to last me a lifetime if it means every time I am trying to concentrate on my pose- I get distracted by me slipping. I am getting used to putting another basic mat on top of this manduka - just to get by my class. Is this why I spent almost $100? To put another cheap mat on top of the "holy grail" of mats? So, no- I don't think it's worth the price because the one thing a mat cannot have is that it let's you slip.

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Manduka BlackMat PRO - TCheer, Oct 10, 2009

I love the mat. The only small problem I had with it was waiting for the film to wear off. I tried washing it off as the directions suggested but it only helped a little bit. After about five or six yoga classes, it finally wore off.

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Great Mat - ROMI B, Sep 26, 2009

still slippery when it gets really sweaty but way better than any other mat i've ever used. super durable and after 3 years it still looks like new

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Very Stick Mat - Ian D. Owens, Sep 25, 2009

I bought this Mat for my P90x routine. I had no prior experience with yoga but read that this was a good mat. Upon receipt, the mat has a REALLY funky smell...no doubt due to it's rubber-makeup. It made my entire bedroom smell like rubber for several days.

After the smell subsided and I began to use the mat, I realized quickly how important it was to have a sticky mat. This mat is very very sticky to the touch and prevents slipping even when I have sweaty palms. I wish the mat was a little wider and longer and I would like to use it to absorb shock when I do other exercises such as plyometrics and kenpo.

All in all I'm very satisfied with my purchase. I would note that this is a very heavy mat and not one you would want to lug around while traveling or back and forth to the gym or yoga studio...I would leave this one in place at home (or at the office) and purchase a lighter mat for traveling, vacation, or the lake house.

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