Manduka Pro Yoga Mat Black Mat PRO Extra Long

Awesome yoga mat – and my method of making it grippy.
Huge fan of this mat. I got the 85″ inch and the extra length is well worth it. Very stable, well constructed, plenty of cusion for a large male, and easy to clean/maintain. Like many, I found it to be slick when new, so I took an unconventional approach that has worked excellent for me.How I made it sticky (this WILL void the warranty though):1: Get a green abrasive pad, like what you would use for dishes2: Get some AJAX/Comet/BarKeepers Friend (I used Comet because thats what I had on hand)3: A small bucket of water4: Apply a little bit of AJAX/Comet/BarKeepers Friend onto the yoga mat5: Dip the abrasive pad into the water and splash a little water on the yoga mat6: Gently scrub the entire yoga mat with the abrasive pad, water, and AJAX/Comet/BarKeepers Friend, it will suds up a bit which is normal.7: When done, rinse very well with fresh water – it takes multiple rinses, so be thorough.8: Wipe dry, and then let it fully air drySome notes/tips (important):1: Less is more. Don’t go crazy with the AJAX/Comet/BarKeepers Friend. Start small, and after the first round, if you feel it needs a little more, then do so.2: When scrubbing, go gently. Don’t bear down super hard or put in a ton of elbow grease. Use a little pressure. The point here is to remove any coating and gently scuff the surface, NOT remove material. Again, if it needs a little more, you can go back for another round.That’s about it. Once I did this, rinsed it, wiped it down and let it thoroughly dry, my mat was perfect. I’ve been using it regularly for the past few months and it continues to feel plenty grippy. I have the black mat, and it still looks/feels like new too, no signs of degradation or anything like that. This worked for me, but just remember to go gently, don’t overdo it, and this WILL void the warranty. I didn’t care about warranty because its very well build and I can tell this will last me a very, very long time. If the time does come for a new one, I’ll definately be doing this procedure again.

THE best Yoga mat
I have used numerous brands and types of Yoga mats. Manduka makes a great product. It is indestructible and certainly worth the premium one pays over other Yoga mats.For someone that is 5 ft 11 in or taller the Manduka Pro Extra Long is without a doubt the mat you should oder. It is absolutely essential to do the salt treatment prior to use. My only disappointment is toward myself – why did I wait so long in buying the Manduka mat? For anyone that is serious about their Yoga practice – this is the gold standard of mats.

A Pad for Someone 6’6″
Just a few observations. After all this is “just a yoga mat”.- It’s very heavy. I would expect it to stand up to my 230 lb body much longer than an “ordinary mat”..- It’s very sticky. I like it that way, but I don’t slide at all.- It’s very expensive.

More slippery than other mats of comparable quality and price
Love the size and thickness and overall quality of this mat. However, I have the same problem others reviewers have reported- even after breaking it in with daily use over a week it’s very slippery compared to my B Mat and even my Liquid Balance mat from Clever Yoga. I would not purchase it again based on its current function… I’m hoping it improves with time because I really want to love this mat.

It’s perfect for yoga practice. Excellent traction and good cushioning for joints in certain asanas. Only drawback – the mat is heavy and portability to that extent is limited. Love it nevertheless!

Great mat. Larger than I thought! So measure carefully

Muy buen tapete…. Grosor excelente… un poco pesado pero es parte del material. Excelente para hacer yoga si no lo estás moviendo mucho