It has really good grip, i have not taken it to a hot class yet, so i can't comment on the grippiness when very sweaty.

It has really good grip, i have not taken it to a hot class yet, so i can't comment on the grippiness when very sweaty.  Read Less

This mat offers all of that with the bonus of a slim carrying strap!

This mat offers all of that with the bonus of a slim carrying strap!  Read Less

Weightheavy, but that goes with the territory.

Weightheavy, but that goes with the territory.  Read Less

However, since it needs a towel to be used in hot vinyasa, i may have opted for the manduka pro instead.

However, since it needs a towel to be used in hot vinyasa, i may have opted for the manduka pro instead.  Read Less

I have ordered the manduka mat cleaner-hope this helps!

I have ordered the manduka mat cleaner-hope this helps!  Read Less

Love love the the rubber material, no sticky toes or slipping.

Love love the the rubber material, no sticky toes or slipping.  Read Less

It does have a strong rubber smell out of the box, but that's to be expected.

It does have a strong rubber smell out of the box, but that's to be expected.  Read Less

It will come in handy when my back needs some extra cushion but i did buy the manduka eko lite for day to day use.

It will come in handy when my back needs some extra cushion but i did buy the manduka eko lite for day to day use.  Read Less

It is thicker & denser (less spongey) than most mats i have had before; therefore it is heavier too!

It is thicker & denser (less spongey) than most mats i have had before; therefore it is heavier too!  Read Less

A drop or two of sweat does seem to make it lose some of its grippiness, but not bad.

A drop or two of sweat does seem to make it lose some of its grippiness, but not bad.  Read Less

Would always choose eko mats from manduka.

Would always choose eko mats from manduka.  Read Less