Trying to decide between Aurorae and Harbinger Mat for Pilates I noticed that the top mat on Amazon is the Harbinger 340303 which is 5/8 inches vs Aurorae's 1/4" yet Aurorae's shipping weight is 4lbs and harbinger's is 2.8lbs... is this because of packaging or does Harbinger use a more lightweight material despite the extra thickness? Would appreciate any tips on choosing between the mats- I'm primarily using it for pilates. Thanks!! Trying to decide between Aurorae and Harbinger Mat for Pilates I noticed that the top mat on Amazon is the Harbinger 340303 which is 5/8 inches vs Aurorae's 1/4" yet Aurorae's shipping... » Read More Trying to decide between Aurorae and Harbinger Mat for Pilates I noticed that the top mat on Amazon is the Harbinger 340303 which is 5/8 inches vs Aurorae's 1/4" yet Aurorae's shipping weight is 4lbs and harbinger's is 2.8lbs... is this because of packaging or does Harbinger use a more lightweight material despite the extra thickness? Would appreciate any tips on choosing between the mats- I'm primarily using it for pilates. Thanks!! « Show Less
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Jason,After much testing for yoga we found that going any thicker would be make it very difficult to hold standing poses. So 1/4" is as thick as we will go.What I would be happy to do in case you find you need additional protection is mail you, free of charge, a mat pad which you could use for kneeling poses or your wrists depending on where you need the additional protection.This will give you the extra thickness where you need it and you can just put it aside when doing your standing poses.Just contact me directly thru Amazon if you decide to go this route.Good luck with your purchase and please feel free to contact me any time you need help or just to say hi.Have a great night and I hope I've been helpful.NamasteDennis Jason,After much testing for yoga we found that going any thicker would be make it very difficult to hold standing poses. So 1/4" is as thick as we will go.What I would be happy to do in case you find you need additional protection is mail you, free of charge, a mat pad which you could use for kneeling poses or your wrists depending on where you need the additional protection.This will give you the extra thickness where you need it and you can just put it aside when doing your standing poses.Just contact me directly thru Amazon if you decide to... » Read More Jason,After much testing for yoga we found that going any thicker would be make it very difficult to hold standing poses. So 1/4" is as thick as we will go.What I would be happy to do in case you find you need additional protection is mail you, free of charge, a mat pad which you could use for kneeling poses or your wrists depending on where you need the additional protection.This will give you the extra thickness where you need it and you can just put it aside when doing your standing poses.Just contact me directly thru Amazon if you decide to go this route.Good luck with your purchase and please feel free to contact me any time you need help or just to say hi.Have a great night and I hope I've been helpful.NamasteDennis « Show Less
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Hi Dennis,I read your exchange with Jason on Amazon where he asked about a yoga mat thicker than a quarter inch. I already use a mat a quarter inch thick but sometimes cannot stay in certain poses because of pain of bone seeming to touch the floor. Maybe the mat is too soft, I don't know, or maybe I am just too skinny. I was looking for a thicker than quarter inch but was impressed by your statement that you had looked at this and found thicker than this would be unstable.So what is the "mat pad" to which you refer? Maybe that would be the solution. I could not identify under your products on Amazon what would be.Thanks,Greg Smith Hi Dennis,I read your exchange with Jason on Amazon where he asked about a yoga mat thicker than a quarter inch. I already use a mat a quarter inch thick but sometimes cannot stay in certain poses because of pain of bone seeming to touch the floor. Maybe the mat is too soft, I don't know, or maybe I am just too skinny. I was looking for a thicker than quarter inch but was impressed by your statement that you had looked at this and found thicker than this would be unstable.So what is the "mat pad" to which you refer? Maybe that would be the solution. I could... » Read More Hi Dennis,I read your exchange with Jason on Amazon where he asked about a yoga mat thicker than a quarter inch. I already use a mat a quarter inch thick but sometimes cannot stay in certain poses because of pain of bone seeming to touch the floor. Maybe the mat is too soft, I don't know, or maybe I am just too skinny. I was looking for a thicker than quarter inch but was impressed by your statement that you had looked at this and found thicker than this would be unstable.So what is the "mat pad" to which you refer? Maybe that would be the solution. I could not identify under your products on Amazon what would be.Thanks,Greg Smith « Show Less
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Thanks. It's reassuring to read that this isn't a green-washed product. Do you offer a thicker yoga mat (greater than 1/4" thickness)? Too bad I can't go to a retail store and feel the product prior to purchase. -Jason
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Hi Greg,Happy To HelpWhat I do is cut up a 12" x 24" piece of a mat and use it where ever I feel I need more padding especially that most yoga studios have hard wood floors.If you want to e mail me your full name and address I'd be happy to help you and and send you one. I don't sell them I just give them to my customers that may need a bit more protection.This enables you to keep it next to you and only use it when needed. I have boney knees so I tend to use it for kneeling poses.Let me know.My direct e mail is dennis at auroraeyoga.comHave a great Night.NamasteDennis InguiCEO/FounderAurorae Hi Greg,Happy To HelpWhat I do is cut up a 12" x 24" piece of a mat and use it where ever I feel I need more padding especially that most yoga studios have hard wood floors.If you want to e mail me your full name and address I'd be happy to help you and and send you one. I don't sell them I just give them to my customers that may need a bit more protection.This enables you to keep it next to you and only use it when needed. I have boney knees so I tend to use it for kneeling poses.Let me know.My direct e mail is... » Read More Hi Greg,Happy To HelpWhat I do is cut up a 12" x 24" piece of a mat and use it where ever I feel I need more padding especially that most yoga studios have hard wood floors.If you want to e mail me your full name and address I'd be happy to help you and and send you one. I don't sell them I just give them to my customers that may need a bit more protection.This enables you to keep it next to you and only use it when needed. I have boney knees so I tend to use it for kneeling poses.Let me know.My direct e mail is dennis at auroraeyoga.comHave a great Night.NamasteDennis InguiCEO/FounderAurorae « Show Less
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Jason,What make it eco safe is that our mats are tested by SGS the worlds largest testing agency and are free from any toxic chemical such as Latex, Silicone and Phthalates. We do not sell in any major retail outlets.Thank you for your interest in Aurorae and if I can be of further help please don't hesitate to contact me.NamasteDennis InguiCEO/FounderAurorae
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Jason,Thanks so much for your kind remarks as well as your order.You can e mail me directly dennis (at) auroraeyoga.Please feel free to contact me anytime if you need help, suggestions or just to say hi.Have a great day.Dennis
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Raju,Either of the mats would be great for p90x. Plenty thick and sturdy.If you want a mat and worry about slipping because you sweat then go for the SYnergy mat with the Towel top and mat botom.
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Sold! I wish NetFlix and Sprint had a CEO like you- their customers would be much happier. I just placed my order. Not sure how to contact you through Amazon, though. -Jason
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What exactly makes PVC "Eco safe?" Are these mats available in retail outlets?
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Just make sure that you order the Super Mats Heavy Duty PVC 2.5' x 5'. I would recommend against any Body Solid mat. They were horrible to deal with on the return, gave me the run-around, and charged a restocking fee. I was glad to pay it just so that I didn't have to deal with them anymore.
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Hi... It does stick to the floor but to be honest I am not really a fan. We practice hot vinyasa so we get really sweaty and this is not the right mat for me. I have had great results with the Aurorae Synnergy though.
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Good question! I didn't realize the difference myself until I received my orders. The 60-732-1449 has a very unobtrusive "welcome" message along the bottom border, which I couldn't see in the online photo; the 60-764-1029 does not (can't now remember why I ordered one of each, though). Since the "welcome" wasn't glaring or cheesy, I opted to keep the mat and put it at my front door. I will probably still be ordering one more of these mats (I live in the desert southwest and have lots of entrances), but will order the -1029. I have had these mats for several months now, am still delighted with them, and highly recommend them. Hope this is helpful!
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These mats are great, but very difficult to figure out the correct size. Custom fit has the high sides. If you are buying the cargo mat, check weather you want the length to be to the back of the third or second seats. I have the third seat down and the mat covers them and reaches the back of the second seat. Use Google to search all the sites. Once you settle on the model # then you can buy it where ever.
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Hi, good question! I'm looking at them right now and all but the 3rd one from the right is shimmery in some way. The most orange and the one left of it are really sparkly. The lightest to the left is great too. My favorite is the only mat one here.
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there is a very big difference between the ekolite and prolite, and thickness is the major one! the ekolite is very very thin, so much so that it needs to be folded like a blanket, not rolled. i would suggest the ekolite be used as more of a travel mat because it is so thin, it is especially noticeable if you're practicing on a wood floor! the texture is also different. the ekolite has a sort of a textured zebra like pattern, where the prolite is grippy and slip resistant.
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I have the Black Pro and this one. I wish I bought the Lite first... almost same cushioning but a lot lighter. It does not bunch. Best mat IMO.
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Only the one listed as 3mm is that thin. I like thin. All the others a much thicker. I do have a thick one and it's pretty good too. Not as good grip as the ecolite. My wife has one of the premier mats and it's thick, heavy, and not bad grip. All Manduka mats are rubber and very heavy to carry. But, they don't ripple up during practice. I think the eko lite mat was meant for hot yoga, which I don't do. I just like it for the grip and closeness to the floor.
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Well, about the weights, Im not so sure, cause Im still on the alpha cycle, which doesnt have any excercise with liftsAnd about the mat, I dont think it's so necessary to buy one, obviously is more confortable than the floor :), but if you can buy one, you can use it making t25 or maybe yoga! I do have one And I use it for the abs program And the stretchRegards!
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I am not familiar with the mat from P90X but the Hemingweigh xtra thick is a very good quality and comfortable mat for the price. I work in a fitness gym and I have not seen a better mat than the Hemingweigh in that price range.
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Read my 3 star review for AVM Cargo Mat. There has been confusion about this product for some time. Even now the link shows a picture of a floor mat, not the Cargo Mat; but the $55 price is in the ballpark for these WeatherTech mats. My experience was that I ordered a $40 "WeatherTech" Cargo Mat but got a generic, very serviceable, mat instead thta was available elsewhere on Amazon for $30. The authentic WeatherTech mats have the brand name molded into it. I have to say I have no idea what will actually arrive, but if it is not WeatherTech, get a refund because you can find generic mats for much less. Personally, I now order WeatherTech direct from the company to avoid confusion and returns. Read my 3 star review for AVM Cargo Mat. There has been confusion about this product for some time. Even now the link shows a picture of a floor mat, not the Cargo Mat; but the $55 price is in the ballpark for these WeatherTech mats. My experience was that I ordered a $40 "WeatherTech" Cargo Mat but got a generic, very serviceable, mat instead thta was available elsewhere on Amazon for $30. The authentic WeatherTech mats have the brand name molded into it. I have to say I have no idea what will actually arrive, but if it is not WeatherTech, get a refund because you can find... » Read More Read my 3 star review for AVM Cargo Mat. There has been confusion about this product for some time. Even now the link shows a picture of a floor mat, not the Cargo Mat; but the $55 price is in the ballpark for these WeatherTech mats. My experience was that I ordered a $40 "WeatherTech" Cargo Mat but got a generic, very serviceable, mat instead thta was available elsewhere on Amazon for $30. The authentic WeatherTech mats have the brand name molded into it. I have to say I have no idea what will actually arrive, but if it is not WeatherTech, get a refund because you can find generic mats for much less. Personally, I now order WeatherTech direct from the company to avoid confusion and returns. « Show Less
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I have no way to weigh them, and they are very thin. I have also a Silpat mat and the Artisan mat feels the same in weight and is the same thickness.
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Hi N.O. Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, we do ship to the UK. You will need to contact us directly to place your order, as we do not ship internationally for Amazon orders. You can contact us at 1800 Pilates or 1800 745.2837. Our Sales Rep will be available to assist you and give you more information regarding shipping. Thank you!
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I can't really compare. I've always wanted to try the expensive anti-fatigue mats, but could not afford it. I'd say the imprint mat is good and certainly a good price. We'll see how it holds up. Good luck
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You might want to get a professional reformer. The SPX does indeed sit lower to the floor and is a little narrower than the professional. Other than that it is a wonderful Stott reformer and provides great Pilates.
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The one I received flattened out immediately! I love this mat. Another mat that I ordered (different brand) has yet to flatten out after six months of use. Maybe you can exchange the one you received.