Anyone else find it ironic that the eKO mat has so much plastic packaging? Thanks for the review & close-ups. Definitely helps in the purchase decision.
Thanks for the comparison! :) Just have to add a little correction... The Pro mat IS made of PVC, although according to the company website it's "made from the highest quality ....eco-certified safe....PVC on the planet, manufactured emissions-free...". ;) It's also supposedly latex-free, which is great for people with a latex allergy.
Have both as well, the heavy Pro for home & the slightly lighter eKo for on the go studio practice. Had the same observations, very dense hard and slippery Pro and a softer gripper eKo. The Pro does take sometime to break in. Mine was quite slippery at first. I did the sea salt scrub multiple times & even mixed in some sea salt into my homemade mat cleaning spray. In the end what worked best was simply using it & leaving it outside in the sun over the summer when most of my practices were outdoors (which you could never do with the eKo as prolonged exposure to UV sun rays degrades the rubber). The Pro is now softer & much more comfortable then the eKo. The Pro works over anything including dirt & rocks. And if it gets really dirty it’s PVC, just wipe away the dirt with a wet rag & spray some home made mild mat wash, let it penetrate the stains & wipe it clean. The eKo still has the edge on grip even after all this time, however I find I have to treat it more gently then the Pro.
I liked that you mentioned the smell, inconsistency of size and difference in materials. Might be interesting if u do an update whether the mats hold up in grippiness after awhile.
I used eko for a few years everyday, and can tell that the smell will not go away, with time it will only start reminding basketball balls smell... lots of those balls in one place:)) after years of use those grippy ribs wears out in mostly pressed places and you start thinking about getting the new one
The Pro mat has more of a break-in period, depending on how often you do yoga. I just bought a Pro mat long, replacing a Pro Lite (to have a wider + longer mat) and it is noticeably less tacky, but I know for certain that it will get more give and stickier over time since they use the same material.
What exactly is wrong with your old amazon mat? I have a cheap mat and the manduka pro black mat and I use them interchangeably. My cheap mat is TWELVE years old. I think that the high end mat craze is a bit of hype.
Right?! The high end mats are so expensive and made with planned obsolescence so you have to replace them faster if not more than cheaper mats. You get the brand name and maybe better performance but at a great cost of having to replace them a ton. For example, even since this video was made, the full size eKO mat is now 2 inches narrower (24 inches) and the top layer flakes off after a year of regular use. Go look it up! And the Pro mats of today get scuffed and punctured but Manduka's customer service called it a cosmetic imperfection and wouldn't cover it under their lifetime warranty.... Also, they have horrible horrible grip. They want you to buy the grip towel and own different mats and replace them again and again. Then I realized I'd just be fine with my $30 mat. Yes it gets scuffed more but it's way grippier than the Pro, it's definitely cushiony enough, and it's lasted me great.
Cause you ain't doing yoga right if you ain't got a "brand" name yoga mat 😂 cheap mat user here! I'd rather focus my energy on the thing that matters most - having a good yoga session! Rather than nitpicking the differences of this mat and that. That's commercialization for ya!
Súper helpful your video! I just get my eKo Mat and was wandering about the “salt break in” And it turns out I don’t need the “salt part” So thank you Very informative
Thanks for the review. I've had the eko 79" in the color Acai (under $60 on Amazon) for about a year. The first couple months I left it unrolled on my floor & the faint smell that is left is fine with me. Like you I love the feel & grip of the eko. I just ordered the Pro 85" in the color kyi (apparently another unloved color) for $90 at Nordstrom Rack and I am wondering if I'll like it as much as my eko. Based on your review I may use it for floor work but stick w/my EKO for yoga. Have you still found that you prefer the eko to the Pro?
I like the Pro’s thickness more than I dislike its grip, so that’s my go-to right now. How has the eKo held up over the year? Let us know how you like the Pro after you get it!
@@Tekuben the eKO has held up really well. The only blemish I have is a one inch spot on an edge that I believe I scuffed with my shoe or weights when strength training & my mat was rolled out on the floor (really stupid move!). Otherwise, the mat has been amazing so far but I'm looking forward to trying out the Pro when it arrives it a few days!
I've had my eko mat for about 1 1/2 years and I have no issues. I practice on many surfaces, sweaty or cooler conditions. Took it with me to travel half way across the world. I love mine. And I practice a lot (yoga instructor) and my heels and pads of my big toes are definitely rough at times and still love it.
ive was gifted the Maduka EKo matt and I Love it so much! def checks the box for what Im looking for in a mat. Its durable it just overall well rounded. I have 2, thats how much I love it!
My mate is going to break. Send photos. Customerservice say the mate is not manduka, the need papers from buying and the break is not so bad. I can take the mate further. They make reklame of 10 years warrantx, and then they not help. I ask for rabatt to a new mate, and they say no. End of conversations. Look on amazon, many have the same conversations like me. Is is all fake with warranty. Never ever again.
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Anyone else find it ironic that the eKO mat has so much plastic packaging?
Thanks for the review & close-ups. Definitely helps in the purchase decision.
Well...considering the smell-they had to wrap it up...and it is degradable. In my mind-that counts :)
Thanks for the comparison! :) Just have to add a little correction... The Pro mat IS made of PVC, although according to the company website it's "made from the highest quality ....eco-certified safe....PVC on the planet, manufactured emissions-free...". ;) It's also supposedly latex-free, which is great for people with a latex allergy.
That’s a LOT of review for not using it yet.
Have both as well, the heavy Pro for home & the slightly lighter eKo for on the go studio practice. Had the same observations, very dense hard and slippery Pro and a softer gripper eKo. The Pro does take sometime to break in. Mine was quite slippery at first. I did the sea salt scrub multiple times & even mixed in some sea salt into my homemade mat cleaning spray.
In the end what worked best was simply using it & leaving it outside in the sun over the summer when most of my practices were outdoors (which you could never do with the eKo as prolonged exposure to UV sun rays degrades the rubber). The Pro is now softer & much more comfortable then the eKo. The Pro works over anything including dirt & rocks. And if it gets really dirty it’s PVC, just wipe away the dirt with a wet rag & spray some home made mild mat wash, let it penetrate the stains & wipe it clean. The eKo still has the edge on grip even after all this time, however I find I have to treat it more gently then the Pro.
I liked that you mentioned the smell, inconsistency of size and difference in materials. Might be interesting if u do an update whether the mats hold up in grippiness after awhile.
I used eko for a few years everyday, and can tell that the smell will not go away, with time it will only start reminding basketball balls smell... lots of those balls in one place:)) after years of use those grippy ribs wears out in mostly pressed places and you start thinking about getting the new one
You sound like Jim Halpert
The Pro mat has more of a break-in period, depending on how often you do yoga. I just bought a Pro mat long, replacing a Pro Lite (to have a wider + longer mat) and it is noticeably less tacky, but I know for certain that it will get more give and stickier over time since they use the same material.
Hi guys, how about the cleansing routine? Is the Eko mat a dust magnet as I heard?
How you clean the eko yoga mat thanks..
What exactly is wrong with your old amazon mat? I have a cheap mat and the manduka pro black mat and I use them interchangeably. My cheap mat is TWELVE years old. I think that the high end mat craze is a bit of hype.
Agree with your statement about preferring a name with “pro” in it. It IS mainly psychological.
Right?! The high end mats are so expensive and made with planned obsolescence so you have to replace them faster if not more than cheaper mats. You get the brand name and maybe better performance but at a great cost of having to replace them a ton. For example, even since this video was made, the full size eKO mat is now 2 inches narrower (24 inches) and the top layer flakes off after a year of regular use. Go look it up!
And the Pro mats of today get scuffed and punctured but Manduka's customer service called it a cosmetic imperfection and wouldn't cover it under their lifetime warranty.... Also, they have horrible horrible grip. They want you to buy the grip towel and own different mats and replace them again and again.
Then I realized I'd just be fine with my $30 mat. Yes it gets scuffed more but it's way grippier than the Pro, it's definitely cushiony enough, and it's lasted me great.
Cause you ain't doing yoga right if you ain't got a "brand" name yoga mat 😂
cheap mat user here! I'd rather focus my energy on the thing that matters most - having a good yoga session! Rather than nitpicking the differences of this mat and that. That's commercialization for ya!
The pro is actually made from PVC. Nothing bad with that :)
Súper helpful your video!
I just get my eKo Mat and was wandering about the “salt break in”
And it turns out I don’t need the “salt part”
So thank you
Very informative
I bought the pro mat for $25 today. Such a deal
Lucky!
Where?
David Marshall’s. They didn’t know what they were selling so I snatched it up quick.
Thanks for this review man
very helpful video with the closer looks and impressions! thanks lot.
one question: is color grey same with the 'thunder' one that you have?
So would a mat around 8mm thick be to much for someone that will be standing for a long time?
Is there any manduka store in new delhi
Thanks for the review. I've had the eko 79" in the color Acai (under $60 on Amazon) for about a year. The first couple months I left it unrolled on my floor & the faint smell that is left is fine with me. Like you I love the feel & grip of the eko. I just ordered the Pro 85" in the color kyi (apparently another unloved color) for $90 at Nordstrom Rack and I am wondering if I'll like it as much as my eko. Based on your review I may use it for floor work but stick w/my EKO for yoga. Have you still found that you prefer the eko to the Pro?
I like the Pro’s thickness more than I dislike its grip, so that’s my go-to right now. How has the eKo held up over the year? Let us know how you like the Pro after you get it!
@@Tekuben the eKO has held up really well. The only blemish I have is a one inch spot on an edge that I believe I scuffed with my shoe or weights when strength training & my mat was rolled out on the floor (really stupid move!). Otherwise, the mat has been amazing so far but I'm looking forward to trying out the Pro when it arrives it a few days!
How much
Thanks for the great review. Funny that you dont do yoga and still have the best review for these mats. Awesome 👌🙏🏻
I have a eko yoga mat, the same gray color!!
Hi! I wonder what the wear resistance of the surface of these carpets? How do they withstand contact with nails and rough skin on the heels?
I've had my eko mat for about 1 1/2 years and I have no issues. I practice on many surfaces, sweaty or cooler conditions. Took it with me to travel half way across the world. I love mine. And I practice a lot (yoga instructor) and my heels and pads of my big toes are definitely rough at times and still love it.
How tf you roll these up with the strap 😂 please help
Thanks for the comparison!
Thanks,It is very useful
ive was gifted the Maduka EKo matt and I Love it so much! def checks the box for what Im looking for in a mat. Its durable it just overall well rounded. I have 2, thats how much I love it!
Do you have to break in your ekomat before you use it?
@@weningtyassoejatno6218 nope! And I practice vinyasa style and the grip was there from the start. No sliding at all
@@Chanelkisskiss thank you ❤😘
Really helpful, thank you!!
Hi, thanks for video,did you feel the pro version slippery?
Thanks! Not slippery. Solid grip.
@@Tekuben Thanks
Anyone else not care at all if its eco friendly? Just protect my knees from the floor.
Does this guy move on about the smell at some point?
Seal it up, getting through customs. ha ha ha !
Manduka has worst custumerservice, never again.
Haven't had a need to contact them. Want to share what happened?
My mate is going to break. Send photos. Customerservice say the mate is not manduka, the need papers from buying and the break is not so bad. I can take the mate further. They make reklame of 10 years warrantx, and then they not help. I ask for rabatt to a new mate, and they say no. End of conversations. Look on amazon, many have the same conversations like me. Is is all fake with warranty. Never ever again.