This mat has enhanced my jumping rope experience because I was struggling with finding comfortable, even surfaces to jump on around my house. This makes my jumping rope time smooth and way more comfortable and efficient. Highly recommend & worth the investment (it took me a while of thinking about it, and no regrets!).
The mat is the perfect shape, the smooth surface layer let's the rope glide without a problem. The mat is thick and heavier than a traditional yoga mat, because of this, it definitely does a great job at reducing the impact from jumping. I've used it indoors, barefoot and it did not cause any pain.
I expected this to be thicker than it is. It's really like a yoga mat that just has a different shape. Other than the shape, the other difference from the yoga mat I have is that this one is smooth on top while the one I had is rough. It's also a little softer than the yoga mat I had. It comes with ties and a storage bag and I like that about it.
I just got a jump rope machine.. (if you've never seen one, check out my photo - it's like a Skip-It from the 90's!) Jumping rope is such great cardio, it really kicks your butt in a short amount of time. I knew it was important to get a mat underneath the machine though, for stability and balance. This mat is so well made! It doesn't have a strong chemical odor like a lot of mats do. It's packaged well, with velcro straps and it's all in a drawstring nylon bag. I'm really impressed with the quality here - the printing and colors are energizing and vibrant. The mat is soft and shock-absorbent. I'm really happy with this! It will make your jump roping safer and more comfortable.
Started jumping rope and this mat is great. Easy to store, you can hear the lash against the floor way less so in theory should save my beaded rope beads. A bit heavy but in a good way so you know it wont slip while jumping. Im a beginner and love jumping on it. Seems very durable.
I love this mat. I use everyday to do my Tai Chi. It is the perfect size for Tai Chi. It is well padded and soft. It feels good on my bare feet as I don't wear shoes to do Tai Chi. It also is non-slip. Good quality.