Finding a floor mat that is big enough to be used with slides

[plbcms]

Hi All,

Can anyone recommend a floor mat that is big enough to fit under a model D erg on slides? The mat that C2 sells appears to be too small to be used with slides and I would like to find something that primarily catches sweat but can also protect/keep clean the carpet beneath the erg (and is a little more attractive than just sticking a tarp under it).

--Pete

[Tsnor]

C2 says "To use a pair of Slides with one indoor rower, we recommend a space of 11’ x 4’."

I use this mat under my bike. Its 5 ft long (60 in x 30 in x 0.125 in). Maybe two of them? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004I ... UTF8&psc=1

In any case, beware of the cheap stuff. It can breakdown and discolor your floor/carpet. I read reviews until I found a mat that didn't have problems. Mine is a year old and no problems yet.

Or use a 10 ft carpet runner and just plan on tossing it if it gets nasty. Some nice patterns are available, google it. Here's an example https://www.wayfair.com/keyword.php?key ... pet+runner

[Cyclist2]

I have a model C on slides. I have a yoga mat under the area where my body is located. On slides, the body stays pretty much horizontally stationary. That is all that is really needed.

[plbcms]

Thank you both. All good ideas.

The carpet runner is a brilliant idea--I can buy it cut to whatever length needed from the ACE hardware store down the block from me. It's cheap and can be replaced easily when it gets disgusting.

P.

[Rumpled]

I was going to suggest any of the interlocking type of mats.
Pieces are usually about a foot or so square and you can make about any dimension you want.

Carpet runner does seem like a brilliant idea.