Comments on: Harbinger 340100 Durafoam Exercises Mat 3/8″ x 24″ x 72″

By: P. Boyd

P. Boyd — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:44:06 +0000

I was concerned about the strong compound smell some other reviewers talked about, but I went ahead and ordered the mat anyway based on the other positive reviews. Unfortunately, the mat WAS extremely smelly and the smell didn’t go away even after I unrolled the mat and aired it out in the basement for two days. I am returning the mat.
Rating: 2 / 5

By: map maven

map maven — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:06:38 +0000

This mat is fantastic except for the strong compound smell. It was so strong when I received it that I unrolled it and hung it outdoors for two weeks. Even after that, I could still smell it in the room where it was stored. I don’t know what it’s made of, but it off-gasses for a long, long time.

For floor work it’s comfortable and I like that it can be rolled for carrying. I don’t pile it rolled because the odor intensifies so much when it’s rolled. I wouldn’t buy a further one just because of the overpowering smell, and I am not a person who is overly sensitive to odor.
Rating: 2 / 5

By: F. Ather

F. Ather — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:14:01 +0000

it serves its purpose. personally i like the manufacturing smell, it sorta ‘blocks’ out my body odor from contaminating it. excellent size for a regular sized person but if you are obese you should probably get 2 of em and lay then side to side.
Rating: 4 / 5

By: cassiusclaynyc

cassiusclaynyc — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:02:41 +0000

Gets the job done impeccably but it wont win a beauty contest. This smell that someone complained about goes away if you leave it unrolled for a few days. Its too long though, About a foot and a half to 2 feet longer than it should be. Damn is it hideous though…
Rating: 3 / 5

By: Mr. Golam Sayeed

Mr. Golam Sayeed — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:35:06 +0000

I like it and use it all the time. I wish it was less expensive.
Rating: 4 / 5