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Yoga Pole Crash Mats
Hello—
Has anyone ordered from these guys?
http://www.yogapolecrashmats.com
Quality? Feedback?
Thanks
reenie
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36 Replies
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Sorry. I've heard a few people say that they've had to wait forever for their stuff, had rude replies when chasing up missing orders, and others saying the printing quality is really bad.
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I am not sure where the one girl in Cleveland bought hers but the thing started ripping almost immediately at the seams. Also they do not velcro together properly. It looks like the pink one in this photo.
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This is the one that she bought but it looks almost identical:
http://www.yogadirect.com/Pole-Crash-Mats_p_33.html
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Hi there,
I have a studio and ordered 2 mats for myself and mats for 4 of my students in August 2012. Every time I inquired they made promises of delivery dates, etc. So out of 6 I paid for 4 actually came. They arrived in late December! So I am out almost $450 which I am trying to chase down but they are based out of the country and the person I was dealing with in the past just said she doesn't work there anymore and gave me someone else's email address. I paid via paypal so thought it was safe but when I tried to file a complaint Paypal said it was not covered because it was out of the US. I'd steer clear if I were you. You can go to Might grips website, or email Joel from Mighty Grip and let him know I sent you to him. They have pretty good deals.I know they have a larger selection. I have bought from YogaDirect in the past for crash mats but don't know if they still sell them. It's absurd that they should be so expensive and hard to aquire!!
Mikal Mount
Pole Dance Fitness of SWFL
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I had MAJOR issues with my mats, they ripped, didn't fasten properly. I found a woman with a local upholstery business recover them for me. She was appalled at the material that was used on the yoga crash mats, and couldn't believe they would sell them using that quality…in HO, she said they are really proffitting! She found an amazing fabric that a scissor won't even puncture! I love it and they are very easy to clean! I am working with her now to design the "Perfect" crash mat!!!
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I can't beleive there are so few choices for pole mats out there, too. I would love to get some more in our studio, but don't want those bleeping yoga direct mats. Litlbit–that is awesome!!
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Well, I am certainly happy I never ordered from them…………especially after reading these reviews.
I am so sorry POLE SWFL that you are out money……….that really blows. I also learned something from your reply—-I had no idea paypal didn't back "out of America" purchases. I don't use paypal for much of anything as they pissed me off royally years ago when I was selling scrapbooking stuff on Ebay……..but I keep them around for the occasional thing. I have not ordered anything outside of North America yet, so that little tidbit is useful to know.
LilBit—OMG………they fell apart? How long did that take? Chemmie said someone she knew had the same problem…………
Ironically—-they are on my FB account as it was one of the ways they were communicating with me after I made my intital inquiry…….
https://www.facebook.com/yoga.p.mats
There hasn't been activity on their wall since the summer, but I was messaging with them in November the last time………..
Keep us posted on the progress of those specially designed mats LilBit….
I even went as far as to speak to my local Foam Shop, showed them pics, gave them dimensions…….they came back with almost $900 per mat. Yeah—not happening.
I am thinking—-those high density (thick ones) memory foam mattresses are relatively inexpensive. So–my thoughts—I am contemplating buying a king size……..and making my own. Then having my mother in law sew removable fabric covers for them. I would cover the foam in a poly plastic though. The covers will be machine washable but the foam wouldn't be………covering it in poly—would fix that "germ" and gunk problem.
When I looked at the size of the King last(been a bit) I figured I could loosely get 3 mats out it and that was doubling up on the foam so it would be 4 inches thick. They are $200 bucks here for a good quality
Fabric to cover it isn't that horrid. I am waiting on my Mother in laws input to see what will be durable and washable but at the same time—flexible and stretchy.
Her and I discussed making them a folding square……with a 4 ft mat (2 feet all the way around) we figured 3 mats out of a king. I would rather have them 6ft (3ft all the way around) so I think that took us down to 2 per mattress, but extra for half of a third. SO buying 2 King Size—should get me 5 mats. For $400(less when they are on sale) and whatever the fabric and zippers/velcro cost………….
If you want, I can keep everyone updated once we figure out exact supplies, totals etc…..
My goal — Make one. See if 4 inches of memory foam is enough to be safe with an impact. SO–I literally intend to place it under the pole and fall off landing flat on my back and see if I get winded. LOL— I know–Crazy……….But I will use myself as the tester way before I ever place it in my studio for my students to use. If 4 inches isn't enough……..I will up it to 5 or 6….
KT Coates posted those great numbers about required mat thickness related to pole falls from each height………I can't find it anywhere………..Has anyone still got it kicking around? or know where to find it? Chemmie? MaryEllen? lol—I know.(I am always ask you guys)..but you two are usually the fastest finders of things!!
Worst case- I can send her a message on FB, but I know she must be crazy busy right now with all the industry meeting stuff…………
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I like mine. I got it on amazon, it only started ripping wheny brother used it, but no big deal. I got their heavy duty covers for it now
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Litbit, get your mat marketed! I bet you will sell a ton. As for the Pink Yoga Direct mat, I have to agree with AerialGypsy and say I love mine as well. For as much use and abuse I have put that through. My 13 year old son and his friend even used it one day for sledding down my stairs. BUT, yes the seams are letting loose a little and the velcro doesn't stick that good, it is still very cushy and makes me feel very safe.
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What the heck is that material that they are using on the kids playground? I missed a step playing with my daughter and automatically begin to think how can i get to the park after hours without being seen…lol maybe you should contact the makers of that and shoot them an idea…could make you a millionar
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I made my own mats too! Here’s how:
http://from-where-i-am.blogspot.com/2012/08/make-your-own-rad-pole-garage.html?m=1
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Bethany F, how do you deal with the cold in the garage. I’m in England now and it’s fine when in the house, but my studio doesn’t leave the heat on and I am in the first class of the day. By the time I’m warm and he pole is kinda warm class is over.
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Bethany, I tried to leave you a comment, on your blog, but it didn't like my yahoo email address. :/
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Bethany, I tried to leave you a comment, on your blog, but it didn't like my yahoo email address. :/
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StudioVeena has allowed us to put the following discount on this site:+
10% on any of the U.S. Pole Mat Brand or Pole-O-Mat Brand mats. Please use the discount coupon code SV1 when you check out.
The only size we can ship to Canada is the square Pole-O-Mat 4' X 4' 2" thick mat. We cannot give the discount on AD-MAT brand as they are made in Canada so localTax is included in the cost of shipping.
Studios, please remember 4" thick mats are required for insurance purposes. 2" mats are for home use only.
Studios, if you wish to order 2 or more mats please contact me directly. sales@mightygrip.com
Web site: http://www.mightygrip.com
Any questions please contact me.
Thank you,
Joel
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Ajrt2118: The cold is definitly something I considered during the winter at least. Thankfully I have a good forced air heater in the garage. I usually keep the garage around 60 deg F and then bump it up to ~75 deg F 5-10 minutes before I pole, and then turn it down as I warm up. Another consideration with garages is that they often have ventalation near the floor so you have to make sure that that is closed while you pole or the bottom of your pole won't get warm.
SpecialLadyAlways: Thanks for trying to comment! Other people have told me about having issues about commenting as well…I think Google owns blogger.com so then are pretty exclusive on who comments…I'll look into it. Please feel free to send me a message on here! I'd love to hear what you have to say or ask!!!
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Also, you can make crash mats the same way as I made the large mats for the floor of the garage…just use smaller dimensions and use velcro to connect the pieces around the pole!
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I had priced out the materials to make a good pole mat and found that it would cost me nearly as much as the mightygrip mats plus the effort involved. I've used the MG mats and really thought they were great – the yoga direct mats are awesome too but I am pretty sure they don't make them anymore.
Try ebay? I'll end up purchasing through MG as I love their company and their products – I've always gotten AMAZING customer service and have never been disappointed by anything I've bought.
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I bought 4 of the mats from yoga direct. They are very good as far as protecting you and keeping you safe from falls but unfortunately, the zippers quickly broke and the seams rip. They use to offer a cover for them that they marketed for putting over the mats when you are wearing heels. that cover would probably help decrease the wear an tear on the mat.
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I’ve been selling Pole Crash Mats in Canada for over almost 2 years! There is no shipping on the mats, they do take a while to ship as I don’t direct send the mats! I wouldnt sell mats that were not good quality! I now don’t guarantee set times/dates to have them shipped but an estimated time frame! You CANNOT make Crash Mats over 4 inches thick for under $200 ( proper foam density and material with logos etc.. ) I’ve had them designed and manufactured and the costs are way too high unless you are making in VERY high volume! 5 inch thickness and 60 inch diameter Mats are $299 ( shipping included )! FYI 🙂
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When I first decided to buy a yoga direct crash mat, I made my decision based off of some good reviews (I hadn't seen the bad reviews at the time) and the price since budget played a big roll in getting a crash mat. Haven't had a chance to use it yet, but I'm hoping I made an ok purshase. I just bought mine off of amazon.
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OMG! I should read this before :((((((((((
I send them 238US$ on 25.3.
They are not answering the mail, not answering the phone.
They are such an asshole, I dont beleve it.
What I should do now?
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I am so sorry to hear that. My purchase was in August 2012 and I never got the 2 mats or the $450 back. I tried and sent emails every week, but they never got back to me.
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Well i ordered 4 mats – together for $952. And I am not going to leave it like that. My lawyer is in contact with some israel lawyer and he will make criminal charges.
Btw they just send me email:
you have to wait untill end of this month,
your mats will be deliver to you.
if they dont arrive you.
i give your money back.thanks
LOL! What a bullshits!
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Ok, keep me posted! Which email are they responding to? I have 3 different ones.
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