This is the first Yoga mat that I've purchased. I was using the mats provided at the studio and was having a lot of problems with slipping. I've only had this mat a few weeks so I can't really comment on the wear of it, but so far it's holding up great. Yes, it does smell of rubber, pretty bad, my first couple of times using it my eyes actually watered. I've been keeping it unrolled and outside and now the smell isn't bad. I sweat a lot during practice and so far I haven't slid around on it. The only downfall for me is the mat length. I'm 5'10 so I tend to have to readjust myself on the mat at times. Next time I'll go with the longer mat.
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