Consumer Reviews
”Not only does it add comfort for those long days out on the water, the Sp1ke cushion by Vigurus doubles as a lightweight mat to change into your waders while fishing in the back country. No more pin holes from sharp sticks. Ready for another all-dayer on the lake in my 2-stroke tin can. The all-dayer is only made possible by the comfort of my Sp1ke cushion from Vigurus.
Sage Roots OutdoorsColorado Outdoor Specialists
”Surpassing the performance of conventional foam, gel and air cushions, this new material is a casted-foam material composed of hundreds of mini cushioning nubs and connected bendable rods. The nubs actively move and connect in 3D space to respond to your unique comfort needs. It is composed of a closed-cell, cross-linked polyolefins, but it may be constructed from a vast array of semi-rigid or foamed materials. The density of the foam is adjusted, depending on the application, like seating, bedding, head & body protection, audio dampening to name a few. Thanks to the versatile structural science, the material dynamically reacts to adjust with your body’s movements to enhance comfort, while providing pressure relief, load managing and protection from impact and vibration in any environment. Sp1ke material is impermeable to moisture, molds, bacteria, fungi, and odours while being extremely easy to maintain.
MaterioVirtual Material Library, Paris, France
”My Sp1ke cushion is in the studio with me today, long editing day, so my butt and back will thank me.
Todd MillerWowMedia; Video & Radio Producer
”I experimented with the mat on the plane home yesterday, sitting on it for the first leg of my flight to Iceland, and I was able to fall asleep for a lot of the flight without waking up much and
Jon ArcherNYETech
this was without a neck pillow, (so I wasn't disturbed by my head moving around). However, on the last leg of the flight from Iceland to London, I tried to sleep in my seat this time without the mat and again without a neck pillow, and I was woken up many times with my head rolling.
around or my head and chin dropping forward onto my chest. I was amazed with the difference.
”I was experiencing lower back and hip problems and saw the Sp1ke seat on Facebook and thought...why not give it a try? I felt the difference in my lower back and hips immediately. It has made a huge difference, so much so that I have one in my office, the kitchen, my couch and my vehicle! It's a great invention, you won't be disappointed.
Barb PinsentMortgage Broker (Fort McMurray, Alta)
”As a pro-driver, being comfortable in your seat is one of the most essential parts of going fast. The guys at Sp1ke seats not only got me exactly where I wanted my optimal driving position,
Dion Von MoltkeM1GT Racing driver.
but their new technology helps increase blood flow to the body, which helps us drive longer. When it gets extremely hot in the racecar, we look for every advantage we can get, a good airflow around my body helped quite a bit to stay cool and focused. Sp1ke seats - they are at the forefront of technology just as how we are on the race team!
”I am a train operator on both the GO trains and the UP trains. My days are usually 10-11 hours of sitting in an operating cab. At times I find myself getting up in between stops to stand due to
Jason SimmonsUP Express train operator
discomfort and sometimes numbing of my legs. With the Sp1ke cushion there is no discomfort and there is no single point which carries all the weight as it is evenly distributed throughout the entire cushion.
”I’m a senior who suffers from Neuropathy of the feet and lower legs. My doctors believe it originated from a combination of factors like being in an intensive Care Unit for 50 days, followed by renal failure and subsequent dialysis. A year later I had my second kidney transplant and an operation to repair abdominal wall tears. As far as I am concerned, whatever caused it is irrelevant. What’s relevant is that the pain keeps me awake at nights, and the cramping and prickly sensations comes without warning any time of the day. I purchased a gadget that is widely advertised to relieve pain using electrical impulses, and I must admit it alleviates the pain after a 20-minute session but comes back again in a matter of hours. My son’s friend gave me a pad manufactured by Vigurus Technologies called Sp1ke, and after a ten-minute session, with me just sitting on a chair with my bare feet resting on the pad, and without any electrical impulses, the pad felt like it massaged my feet and legs, and it was wonderful. The effect was longer lasting than the electrical impulses gadget, so much so that I’ve stopped using the $200 gadget. Wish I’d gotten the pad before I bought the gadget, but then again, I wouldn’t appreciate how really effective the Sp1ke pad was compared to other products. You don’t have to take my word, if you suffer from Neuropathic Pain, try the Sp1ke pad and be amazed.
Della R. BayaniRetired
”I have been using a queen size Sp1ke mattress topper on my bed for more than 3 years now, replacing an expensive memory foam mattress topper. I have experienced several very significant changes since I started sleeping on Sp1ke. After just a few weeks I noticed that my restless leg syndrome had markedly reduced. I had daily issues with this –itchy, twitchy, jumpy legs. Also, prior to the Sp1ke mattress topper, I used to wake up about 3-4 times per night and was generally tired as I didn't ever sleep through the night - my sleep was awful. Within a few weeks I saw changes in that I would sleep longer without waking, and now I generally sleep about 6 hours through the night without waking. As a result, I feel better throughout the day having had a more restful and longer sleep. I also wake without feeling entirely sore all over,
Debra HawkinsSenior Sales Manager (Toronto)
and without sweating as I had when I awoke during the night prior to using the Sp1ke
mattress topper. Sleeping on Sp1ke has made a world of difference to my overall wellbeing.
”I'm standing on the floor mat right now and as I dance to my friend's drumming, I'm getting a pleasure motivated foot and soul massage! Thank you so much! I love Sp1ke! It’s one of the most incredibly versatile products I’ve had the pleasure of using. I usually keep at least one Sp1ke mat in my SUV, just so I’ll always have it with me. As a seat cushion topper, the airflow Sp1ke creates between me, and the seat keeps me dry and from overheating against the leather interior in the hot summer months. In addition, Sp1ke not only cushions the ride for my musical instruments and gear, but also holds everything in place and keeps it all from sliding around in the back of the car. This not only protects everything, but also makes packing the car safer, faster, and easier. If I ever take my Sp1ke cushion out of the car, it’s usually to save my scrawny posterior from the wrath of a hard and unforgiving chair during a long rehearsal. The unique massage Sp1ke foam provides is truly a therapeutic experience. I also love my floor mat and guitar strap insert! I’m constantly amazed at how this brilliantly designed foam makes so many positive differences in my life! I love Sp1ke! It’s one of the most incredibly versatile products I’ve had the pleasure of using. I usually keep at least one Sp1ke mat in my SUV, just so I’ll always have it with me. As a seat cushion topper, Sp1ke not only cushions the ride for me, but for my musical instruments and gear as well. Sp1ke also holds everything in place and keeps it all from sliding around in the back of the car. This not only protects everything, but also makes packing the car safer, faster, and easier. I’ve lost count of the number of times Sp1ke has saved my boney ass from the wrath of a hard and unforgiving chair during a long rehearsal. The unique massage Sp1ke foam provides is truly a therapeutic experience. I also love my floor mat and guitar strap insert! I’m constantly amazed at how this brilliantly designed foam makes so many positive differences in my life!
Nick DickersonFreelance Musician
”For a while now, every time I drive, my hip has been bothering me. Soreness and a feeling that it is unstable. Driving home last night on my Sp1ke, I felt no pain!! I honestly couldn't believe it. I'm also trying in out on a chair that I sit on when using the computer and there is relief while sitting and standing up from a seated position is less painful.
Dave PerceyOffice Manager
”Just a few weeks ago, I started using the Sp1ke cushion in my office. What a difference it has made! I was in a car accident just over a year ago and am still having issues with my neck and upper and lower back. The Sp1ke cushion is helping me to sit up straighter, putting less pressure on my neck and spine. I would highly recommend it to anyone who must sit at a desk working on a computer.
Kim Criece-ReynoldsCEO & Publisher, Total Sports Magazine (Alliston)
”My Sp1ke cushion/mat has been a game changer. Whether I'm at the computer, meditating or playing music, it allows me to sit for focused periods without the usual discomfort. I also love to stand on it when I'm needing the come back to a more balanced and healthy posture. Highly recommend!
Chris AssaadSinger/Songwriter (Toronto)
”I can't believe the relief I got when introduced to Sp1ke cushions. Being immobile and using wheelchairs and scooters to get around was made so much more comfortable hen sitting on a Sp1ke cushion. So light and easy to carry around too. I can't thank Sp1ke enough for the difference it made in my 'seated' life.
Charlie MilnePhotographer (Greenwood, N.S.)
”Superior product! I found the Sp1ke cushion especially helpful during my last trimester of pregnancy when I was the most sore. It helped relieve a lot of my back pain. It's a great product to stand, sit or lie down on, it helps me relax more easily. My young son has one too and he loves it!
Brandi LilesSocial Worker (Windsor, On.)
”One does not sit in a kayak; one puts it on. That is to say, it should be a snug fit. A couple of years ago, a group of friends did a multi-day trip on the Rideau Canal. After nine hours on the water I emerged from my kayak fresh and ready for the next adventure, my friends were sore and stiff from their cramped quarters. The difference was my Sp1ke. I searched for years for a suitable cushion that would enable my very long paddles, Sp1ke is the answer to my quest! In my world of flying gliders, flights lasting four and five hours are not uncommon. So how does a pilot stay comfortable all that time in the tight confines of a small, single-person plane? SP1KE. I do not understand the science, but when I land after several hours in the air I can tell
David DonaldsonGlider Pilot/Kayak Enthusiast
you that SP1KE makes a huge difference.
”I don’t sit in my La-Z-Boy recliner anymore without both the Sp1ke mat and cushion. The sciatic nerve problem and back pain are relieved by sitting on the cushion and I use the Sp1ke mat under the aching heels of my feet to relieve plantar fasciitis. I can sit and watch a movie for hours without pain if I use The Sp1ke cushion and mat.
Doreen Adam-LilesRetired Nurse
”Constantly on the move, rest assured when I sit down, I’m looking for my Sp1ke mat. Almost immediately I’ve noticed an improvement in my postural alignment and significant relief in sciatic pain. I’m finding that the Sp1ke mat is helping to reduce fatigue and seemingly stimulates meridian points, inducing natural relaxation in the body. I love my Sp1ke mat!
Martina LibbyYoga Instructor
”Sp1ke has been great for releasing pain and relieving tension. I've made a point of getting on the mat every morning and evening for a few minutes and I feel that after waking my feet stretch a lot quicker standing on the mat than on a flat surface. The one big change that I saw was increased motion in my toes which really surprised me.
Maria TretiakovaProject Management Professional
”As a proud owner of two Sp1ke mats I use in my car every day I would like to share my
Koby HazanovskiSales Manager – Best Buy
experience. When you drive every day, something as simple as the seat you sit on can really make all the difference. After using the Sp1ke cushions every day for 2 months, I can tell you that not only does it make sitting the car for a long period of time more bearable, but it is also noticeably more comfortable and I notice that my posture while driving is much straighter. When I sit in my friend's car; I immediately feel the difference of not being on a Sp1ke cushion. Aside from how comfortable they are, I get questions all the time from my friends when entering the vehicle about the popping, bright colour and interesting pattern and design that the cushion
is constructed from. It's makes for a great conversation piece and makes me love my Sp1ke cushions even more! Everyone wants one of their own!
”I am a marketing consultant who spends a significant number of hours sitting at my computer writing proposals. I have used a high-end desk chair for many years, but have always had to deal with sore legs and back issues after siting for extended lengths of time - sometimes 10 - 12 hours at a time." When I started using the Sp1ke set cushion, I noticed an immediate change in how I felt. My energy level was higher, my legs were no longer cramping, and I just felt like "I could sit there all day!" What a GREAT product! Thanks guys, for making my days more bearable!
Alastair TaylorTaylor Made Consulting
”I am using Sp1ke as a seat cushion and anti-fatigue mat at work when I sort mail and one for driving the truck to deliver mail. Your physique stayed in one position when sorting mail and I have more energy and less leg sore standing on the mat. When driving in the summer, the cushion feels much cooler with the air pockets and allows for airflow, so my clothes don't get hot and sticky. The true test came on my 10-day Algonquin canoe trip where I used it as a seat cushion on my canoe - both my wife and I used it, and it was amazing. First time ever, our butts weren't sore. It helped our lower back pain by providing better posture when rowing. I found in the past without a mat in the canoe that my butt would get real sore paddling for a long time and so I would have to change positions a lot. With a Sp1ke mat my physique stayed in one position and there was no lower back pain.
Steven GormanCanada Post Driver/Letter Carrier
”I love sitting on Sp1ke to meditate after a long day at work - it totally centers and relaxes me. I take my mat into the shower and stand on it every morning - it feels so nice under my feet and
Ana JelaucGrocery Manager
energizes my legs for my long workday ahead. Standing poses in yoga are much better on a Sp1ke as I feel that my posture is straighter, and I can hold my poses for much longer!
”I use Sp1ke products all over the house because I love the comfort and feel of them! We have
Mack JamiesonWarehouse worker/forklift driver – Yoga Instructor
one in the shower that we stand on, it is nonslip and doesn't absorb any mold and is the most
comfortable surface you could imagine standing on in the shower. I use a seating Sp1ke
cushion for meditation and for a number of yoga practices that require a neutral spinal
positioning - I find that I can hold the [uses much longer with better form on a Sp1ke cushion. I
also use a cushion when driving and sitting on a forklift at work - you don't feel the vibrations
with Sp1ke and my back does not get sore after a long day's work. I highly recommend Sp1ke
to anyone that has lower back or leg pain and anyone who is physically active in the gym or
yoga studio that needs a surface for better balancing and great floor grip!
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”Rick has Parkinson’s and finds the SP1KE ™ cushion extremely helpful for eliminating and preventing pressure sores on his rear due to cycling on his recumbent tandem. He has used the SP1KE ™ cushion for over 20,000 kilometers and it has increased his ability to cycle for long periods of time significantly - we couldn’t do our cross-country cycling tours without it!!
Jill and Rick RieweRick Riewe is a Professor in the Science department at University of Manitoba (Winnipeg, MB, Canada)
”These mats are incredible. I use them daily.... my clients, who sometimes sit for hours getting extensions done love them as well.... saves the buttocks, and back from being really tired. I have a lot of chronic pain and I can work because of these mats. Thank you so much for them. Grateful as hell!!
Allison VonBuelowhairdresser/Musician (Moore Park, California, U.S.)
”I received the Sp1ke cushions and was so excited to try them out!! I took all 4 samples to the
Cathy CantorDragon Boat rower - Georgina Flyers - (Georgina, Ontario, Canada)
practice and shared them with the girls in my boat as we paddled everyone gave them a try.
The reviews were outstanding!! All positive feedback for those who got a chance to try them,
they loved Sp1ke!! They absolutely work so well in the boat; they don’t shift as we paddle and
so much more comfortable than what I’ve been using for the past 10 years. My teammates
agree!! Often you get blisters from paddling, or you suffer from a numb bum because our
practices can go for an hour to an hour and a half. The paddling can be pretty intense
especially during a race!!! We want to outfit the whole team with Sp1ke.
”Having purchased them for my entire office, the Sp1ke cushion is a great compliment to the
Guy GauthierTechnical Sales Representative (Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
effort I make in achieving the best possible overall health along with exercising, playing hockey
and eating clean on a daily basis? I can't wait to see how far this product goes with already so
many useful applications, customize it to your needs and it will improve your life!
”I have advanced Glaucoma and have had 2 eye surgeries with severely reduced vision and eye
Dion DriscollEmployee Advocate – Automotive Industry
pain. I use Sp1ke daily in a number of applications. I massage my head and eye area to relieve.
headaches and eye pain with a small piece of Sp1ke several times a day. I lay on a Sp1ke roller for my neck to release the pressure from my neck area which feels amazing. I also had a bad case of sciatica a few years ago so I use a Sp1ke mat to stand on in the shower and while doing meal preparation and dishes in the kitchen which helps take pressure off my lower spine. I wouldn’t even consider being in a car without a Sp1ke cushion as it helps with lower back and leg issues when driving for long distances. There are literally 100’s of ways you can use these products and I highly recommend them for comfort and pain relief – there’s nothing like it!
