Cork mats?

cataddict · 11-20-20, 04:28 PM

I've been eyeing the cork mat that is on Cathe's equipment list with the idea of picking one up during Black Friday sales. Does anyone have one of these? Do you like/love/hate yours? Pluses and minuses? What brand or site can you recommend for purchase if you do have one you like?

I'd appreciate any feedback, good and bad!

adawn · 11-28-20, 04:51 PM

Bumping

cataddict · 11-29-20, 02:07 PM

Jumping back in to my own thread! I read reviews and ended up getting one made by Earth Goods. There was a great deal on Amazon with an additional coupon and DH bought it for me as an early Christmas present! It arrived yesterday and I plan to try it out today.

killoffsonny · 11-29-20, 04:44 PM

Is the mat very heavy? I have a manduka and its a great mat but I don't like to carry it to the gym very often because of its weight.

cataddict · 11-29-20, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by killoffsonny

Is the mat very heavy? I have a manduka and its a great mat but I don't like to carry it to the gym very often because of its weight.

I'm not sure how heavy the manduka mat is but I weighed my mat and it's about 7 pounds.

I used it for Cathe's Mobility work today and I like the mat so far. It doesn't move around once I place it on the floor, and has some give to it so it feels a bit cushiony.

toaster · 11-30-20, 08:40 AM

Too late for the original post, but I just got a cork mat to review. I haven't used it yet because it has a bit of an odor, so I'm letting it air out. It's heavier than some of my mats but I think probably about the same as my Manduka Lite, maybe a little heavier (but not as heavy as a regular Manduka). I will try to remember to post more when I try it!

fanofladyvols · 11-30-20, 09:29 AM

Cataddict, how much did it end up costing?

cataddict · 11-30-20, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by fanofladyvols

Cataddict, how much did it end up costing?

FOLV, It came to $54.97 not including tax and shipping was free. I also looked at the Gurus mat since it's highly rated but I wasn't willing to pay $100 for a mat at this point.

fanofladyvols · 11-30-20, 01:49 PM

Thanks cataddict!

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11-20-20, 04:28 PM
cataddict VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006	Cork mats? I've been eyeing the cork mat that is on Cathe's equipment list with the idea of picking one up during Black Friday sales. Does anyone have one of these? Do you like/love/hate yours? Pluses and minuses? What brand or site can you recommend for purchase if you do have one you like? I'd appreciate any feedback, good and bad! __________________ How fierce will you be today? VFer KateTT Watula, Cheeto, Charli, Lux, Merlin, Rudy, Finley the Cat, Hobbes, Winston, and Finley the Dog Fan Girl! Word of 2024: Patience

11-28-20, 04:51 PM
adawn VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Illinois	Bumping

11-29-20, 02:07 PM
cataddict VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006	Jumping back in to my own thread! I read reviews and ended up getting one made by Earth Goods. There was a great deal on Amazon with an additional coupon and DH bought it for me as an early Christmas present! It arrived yesterday and I plan to try it out today. __________________ How fierce will you be today? VFer KateTT Watula, Cheeto, Charli, Lux, Merlin, Rudy, Finley the Cat, Hobbes, Winston, and Finley the Dog Fan Girl! Word of 2024: Patience

11-29-20, 04:44 PM
killoffsonny Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston	Is the mat very heavy? I have a manduka and its a great mat but I don't like to carry it to the gym very often because of its weight. __________________ Becky

11-30-20, 08:40 AM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	Too late for the original post, but I just got a cork mat to review. I haven't used it yet because it has a bit of an odor, so I'm letting it air out. It's heavier than some of my mats but I think probably about the same as my Manduka Lite, maybe a little heavier (but not as heavy as a regular Manduka). I will try to remember to post more when I try it! __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

11-30-20, 09:29 AM
fanofladyvols Join Date: May 2004 Location: Modify City, State of Fierce	Cataddict, how much did it end up costing? __________________ Don't just work hard, work smart....Pat Head Summitt Never give up on your body!-- Miranda Esmonde-White Word/Guiding Principle for 2024: Embrace: embrace my faith, my family, my friends, myself, the process, the progress, the hard work, the strength program I choose, the recovery methods and rest I need, my life, the good times, and the memories of good people.

11-30-20, 01:49 PM
fanofladyvols Join Date: May 2004 Location: Modify City, State of Fierce	Thanks cataddict! __________________ Don't just work hard, work smart....Pat Head Summitt Never give up on your body!-- Miranda Esmonde-White Word/Guiding Principle for 2024: Embrace: embrace my faith, my family, my friends, myself, the process, the progress, the hard work, the strength program I choose, the recovery methods and rest I need, my life, the good times, and the memories of good people.