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Jonah Park

Jonah Park

Price-to-performance analysis, durability per dollar, warranty scrutiny, longevity tests

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About

Data tinkerer tracking price history, warranty terms, and failure modes like flaking, stretch, and edge curl. Builds DIY abrasion and UV tests to find budget picks that punch above their weight.

Background

A friend kept replacing bargain mats every quarter, spending more than a premium pick. We tore a few open, sanded surfaces, and left samples in a sunny window for weeks. The survivor wasn’t the cheapest—it was the one that didn’t crumble, stretch, or smell. Since then, value means resilience.

Perspective

I favor durable mid-priced mats that outperform hypey premiums.

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