How long does the mat last? Also, are there any other additional parts or replacements needed as time and wear continue?
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I would say the mats that go over the dies would last for 4 or 5 quilts. one thing you can turn them over and around so even if you are cutting out the same shape say a Apple Core or Square you will have cut marks on different places. Also you will want to have the mat more or less match you die. there is one that is 20 by 10 it think and one that 10 by 10 and one that is about 5 by 10 or something like that. One lady I know used a old rotary mat she cut up. As far as I know the rest of the machine is basically pretty wear resistant. It reminds me of an old hand crank ringer on an old washing tub. Of course I am older than dirt so others may not remember them.
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At first, it is suggested not to exceed 20 minutes and gradually build up to 40 minutes. The directions don't give a recommended time but in regards to sleeping on it the directions read: it doesn't matter if your total time on the mat is more than 40 minutes. Just remove the mat when you wake up and go back to sleep.
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the mat is wonderful for any lengthy time standing and you don't trip over it.but as time goes by, it needs cleaning from food spills and such which can be tiresome clean up is not so easy.
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This mat is thinner (about 1/4 inch thick) and made from a very tough, denser material which seems to be a cross between plastic and rubber. It is not likely to rip and it would protect the floor beneath the equipment as long as there are no sharp contact points but it would not help with noise reduction. My treadmill took 4 people to move it and I have had the mat for 3 years and there is no sign of wear on it. There are other mats that are an inch or more thick and the rubberized material looks like it is injected with air, like the inside of a Three Musketeer Bar, and that type of mat may muffle noise.
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Hi. Yes you would. The cartridge usually lasts up to 12 hours. Also make sure that the mat is dark blue color. Otherwise you would have to change too. A mat usually lasts up to 4 hours. Best regards, Megaoutdoor
2000556
The mat is 2 mm thick. Not sure how long the mat would hold up with daily use.
239329
I have purchased two of these mats. The first one was too small because I didn't notice that you could order different sizes. I used that one in a smaller downstairs room and used the larger one for myself in my office. I did notice a plastic odor (very faint) on the first one (like newly formed plastic) but no odor at all on the second one (the larger of the two). If it holds up and doesn't break over time I will be very pleased with the mat.
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Yes. It fits perfectly! It's very easy to remove the mat, shake it out or hose it down, then re-insert. We've been using them for 10 months & feel it's well worth the money!
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I bought a Spoonk mat about 2 yrs ago then another one 3 months ago. I can not tell any difference in the quality of the mats. They both are very high quality.
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The Mat is very durable. I have had mine for 3 seasons and it is still in great condition. As for the texture of the "grass", it is as good as you can expect. I have never thought twice about the surface. It just works.
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I have just wash the pad over and over and have not needed to replace and I haven't needed to replace any parts sorry that i can't help you answer your question
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I didn't purchase mats when I ordered the cage & I don't know if they supply them. I did buy a small piece of indoor/outdoor carpeting and cut it to size then attached them with velcro strips so they could be removed and cleaned if needed. So far that is working out fine.
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Yes, it helps to keep the mat in place, I've had mine for awhile now and am very happy and satisfied with it.
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I've had mine over a year and it's hardly gone down at all. That's with irregular practice (probably not quite once a week), but that should give you some idea - this is going to last a while. Note, you don't actually use it to dry but to get stickiness - I sweat quite a lot and have a terrible time slipping, and even in heated yoga this works for me.
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NOT AT ALL! It is great stuff! It has saved my knees and back for years. Only drawback, it wears out. The top ridges begin to "crumble" with heavy use and sweeping after about six months. Then, if it is worn out and you have it in the kitchen and spill something on it, the mat will absorb it like a sponge. I have a crazy active kitchen, though, so it might last you much longer. I just replace it when it is worn out. It is also easy to mop and cleans and dries well.
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I would agree with Matthew. The whole thing is practically covered in a plastic material, so it is mostly impervious to water splash or drips. The largest concern would be where the power cord attaches to the mat. Do not know if age and localized rapid temperature cooling from water contact could cause the material to become brittle and crack over time.
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You may want to contact Manduka customer service to see if they would give lifetime warranty for mats puchased from other sites. I have the Black mat pro and it is the best yoga mat I have ever used. It may be pricey but worth every penny. I will not use anything else.