- 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
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Manduka BlackMatPRO 71-Inch Yoga and Pilates Mat
Comments
I wanted a high quality yoga mat that was long in length because I am a tall person. I thought I had picked the perfect mat when I ordered this one. I didn’t have a problem with the length (although it smelled that new plastic stench) but I did have a problem with the weight. This mat is HEAVY! I knew it would be HEAVY when I purchased it and being a person in somewhat good shape I didn’t think I would mind it but I didn’t realize that it would be cumbersome. The last straw that made me want to return it was when I was in a yoga class; sweating and I began to slip on the mat. If I am going to spend this amount of money on a yoga mat I don’t want any problems. To Amazon’s credit I was able to return it and they paid for postage. If I would have had to pay for the return postage myself it would have cost a lot because of how HEAVY it is but I would have paid it anyway (that should tell you how much I didn’t like it). I am now looking for a long mat but lighter and toxic free. I want something that will be biodegradable. The problem now is there are so many mats available (too many choices can be just as frustrating as too few).
Rating: 1 / 5
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.
Rating: 1 / 5
This mat sure as has a lot of hype! I’ve been a yoga student for over 7 yrs, but have recently switched to Pilates with a much more dedicated outlook/workout for the past 2, partly due to a recent (2yrs ago) diagnosed lower back issue. This mat appears to be great for yoga, but not nearly thick enough for Pilates. I got this mat hoping there was a happy medium, since I do on occasion still practice yoga at home and in the studio (minus any and all back extensions) So…..planted feet,rib open,extending yogi’s you’ll love it! Closed rib, hundred, half-roll backers beware!!
Rating: 3 / 5
It’s like they claim. Nice n soft yet firm enough to keep your hips, elbows etc. from hurting against the floor. Nice product and it looks of quality as well.
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Rating: 5 / 5
I have been experiencing LOTS of slipping on my mat….to the point where i was ready to exchange my mat. I contacted manduka and they explained that the slipping is common during the THREE MONTH BREAK IN PERIOD!!!! They recommned I do 3 sea salt/water treatments on my mat and promised I would be happy after that. In the meantime, I am practing on another mat because I could no longer take compromising my practice. When I use the mat, I actually lay a strap on the top of the mat so i have something to grip and ground down into. i have not tried the mat since i tried the sea salt treatment….we shall see.
however, amazon quickly shipped the product to me…i beleive i received it within 2 days!
Rating: 1 / 5