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★★☆☆☆
Had high hopes. Regretting It now.
Researched for weeks before buying. Read a lot of reviews and several complained of the Pro mat being slippery. Read all about the salt break in, and that with use it will get better.
Considering the company’s reputation and the positive review out numbered the slippery complaints Got a Manduka Pro “Float”.
First what I love, why I bought it. 1. The color/pattern. “Float” color reminds me of the ocean, when I’m most at peace. 2. The padding, 6MM is wonderful for my knees. 3. The mat stays put, it not going to move, heavy and stable. 4. The length, 85” is wonderful!
What I don’t like, and runis the mat for me. The mat is slippery, with sweat. Not just a little but, super slippery about 30 minuets In to a practice. I did the salt treatment 2x before I first use. i practice 6x a week for the last 4 weeks and clean it with Manduka mat wash. Still the same, slip. I don’t want to be required to use a mat towel, I’m not doing hot yoga. If this is the case it should come with a towel. This was an investment for me so I’ll stick it out, until I can replace.
Knowing what I know today I would not buy this. I wish Manduka would exchange this for a eKo mat, I read they are thinner but have better wet grip. A refund would also work. Under their famous warranty the policy reads, no returns after you break in the mat. Seeing as I had to do this before use. The lifetime warranty is not really as comprehensive as they make it out to be.
If this changes, the mat gets grippy or I get an exchange I’ll gladly update my review.
