I just purchased my mat and have used it twice now and it is incredibly slippery....suggestions?
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After I washed mine, my mat became less slippery and seems to get even better with use. Just make sure to use mat spray as often as you can after classes, and that should help with the slipperiness.
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Hi Julianne, my mat is about three months old also and is tearing, still bleeding black, and still smells bad. These are not issues specific to your mat.
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Yes. Actually, the mat didn't work for me. It was too slippery and I was able to return it for a full refund.
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I have this grip & keep it on 99% of the time. I'll take it off to make sure it stays clean. It's been a wonderful piece of equipment! Highly suggest! Hope this helps!
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Have you tried looking at a YouTube video showing someone using the skier ? That may help identify the problem. But I agree with Jack, I have been using this machine since 1991, and it is still the best workout of any fitness equipment I have ever used. Maybe the friend you bought it from can see the problem as you use it. You are up on the balls of your feet the whole time, my heel rarely even touches the skier at all during workouts. And you lean all your weight forward into the pad while your back is straight. That should keep you from sliding back. Good Luck ! Its worth figuring out. : ) Have you tried looking at a YouTube video showing someone using the skier ? That may help identify the problem. But I agree with Jack, I have been using this machine since 1991, and it is still the best workout of any fitness equipment I have ever used. Maybe the friend you bought it from can see the problem as you use it. You are up on the balls of your feet the whole time, my heel rarely even touches the skier at all during workouts. And you lean all your weight forward into the pad while your back is straight. That should keep you from sliding back. Good Luck ! Its worth figuring out. : )
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I placed a rubber mat under mine. This keeps it from sliding around. My issue was it developed cracks overnight on one side after treating it with cutting board oil before my first use.
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It has a semi textured surface so it alone will not be slippery. The biggest cause of slipping will be grip strength or lack of and stability strength/ fatigue.
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No need to wipe it down during hot yoga - it is very absorbent, and according to the instructions can be cleaned in the shower. I bought one and found that unless it is quite wet, it is slippery in downward dog and wheel. So make sure to wet it down before practice. I honestly am ambivalent toward the mat. It is okay, but doesn't live up to the literature for me. I am trying another mat now.
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I don't have an issue with slipping overall. But for very hot classes, I have a manukau towel that works beautifully on the mat.
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Totally! I use the eQua and the yoguitoes mat towels, both are very good and they will keep you from sliding, I preffer the eQua one with my manduka mat.
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What mat? I only used this product by itself. I had that thing packed to its fullest capacity and it was strapped down perfectly. It did not move an inch, so if you do things very safely and securely, you should not have a problem. Hope this helps.
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The mat's rubber surface isn't particularly slick and the mat is very heavy. I wouldn't think it too likely to slip.
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That happens sometimes on this mat. I have sprayed the mat so that doesn't happen. Sometimes I forget my spray and have my water bottle. I will wet my hands and the mat a bit to prevent slipping which usually occurs during dry cool beginnings. Once there is moisture, no matter how much, I am stuck to this mat like a fly on sticky tape. lol. Hope it helps ;)
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I don't find it slippery at all, but if it's an issue for you. You may try wrapping it with 550 cord or par-cord or even the sports cloth as post by Adam. Another option is take a straight file and file groves in the grip to your satisfaction.
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Sorry can not help, I would say something is wrong with the mat, I have only worked out on mine a dozen times but no issues other than the smell so far
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They offer a smooth and textured surface. I bought the textured mat and no it is not slippery.
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I always keep that mat! But, maybe you could try a piece of parchment paper or get a cheapy plastic placemat from the dollar store to protect the sticky layer of the cutting may.