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1) What is the Slipp-Nott Traction System?
2) Why do you need Slipp-Nott?
3) How does Slipp-Nott work?
4) Who should use Slipp-Nott?
5) Who uses Slipp-Nott?
6) How can cleaning my shoes help if it's the floor that
is dusty?
7) Why is it important to have traction?
8) What sports/activities can benefit by using Slipp-Nott?
9) Does Slipp-Nott come in different sizes?
10) How many sheets are used per game?
11) How do I choose the right size Slipp-Nott?
12) How do I store extra replacement mats?
13) Can I get my logo on a Slipp-Nott?
14) How long has Slipp-Nott been around?
15) Does Slipp-Nott have any promotional programs or offer
discounts?
What is the Slipp-Nott Traction System?
The S-N traction system is made up of the base and the mat. The base is made
of modified Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Terpolymer (A.B.S), and it is
bonded to a ribbed rubber backing which protects the floor and holds the
base in place. The S-N mat is the replaceable set of sheets which is attached,
as a set, to the base. These sheets are clear and are individually treated
with a water based acrylic material, specially formulated for the S-N mat
and engineered NOT to transfer adhesive to the shoe. Each used sheet is peeled
off from the mat to expose a new, clean sheet.
Why do you need Slipp-Nott?
Many sports are played at high speed and require quick starts, stops and cuts
by an athlete. These sports are generally played in indoor arenas on waxed
and sometimes dusty floors. The indoor floors are always smooth but can be
synthetic, linoleum or hardwood. Wax, dust or dirt usually adheres to the bottom
of the athlete's shoes limiting or interfering with his ability to execute
these quick and sharp maneuvers. ANYTHING between the sole of the athletic
shoe and the floor affects the traction necessary to make their maneuvers.
Dust and dirt on shoe soles will reduce traction. Foreign substances, like
water, saliva, palm perspiration or chemical additives can increase or decrease
traction depending on the amount and location on the shoe sole. It is not unusual
to see a player wiping the sole of his shoes with his hands in an attempt to
remove wax and dirt buildup.
If you use high quality athletic shoes, CLEANING THE SHOE SOLE is the ONLY
WAY to achieve a reliable, repeatable level of traction. Cleaning,
reliable, repeatable and traction are the key words in that statement. When athletes
know what to expect from a product they can count on and add it
to the arsenal of weapons they need to be their best.
How does Slipp-Nott work?
The principle behind Slipp-Nott is deceptively simple yet surprisingly efficient.
A stack of specially developed adhesive polyethylene sheets remove dust and
dirt from athletic shoe soles. All an athlete needs to do is walk across the
Slipp-Nott mat, by doing so, their shoe soles are cleaned by the exposed adhesive
on the top sheet. The dust, dirt and wax that normally live on the shoe bottoms
is quickly and easily removed by the Slipp-Nott adhesive. Instead of having
more and more dust and dirt accumulate on the shoe soles every-time the athlete
starts, stops, turn, cuts, shakes or bakes, athletes maintain a clean shoe
sole surface by periodically walking on the Slipp-Nott mat. In essence, athletes
are cleaning the floor when they use the Slipp-Nott mats by picking up dust
and dirt from other parts of the court and depositing it on the Slipp-Nott
mat. When the top sheet is covered with dirt, it should be peeled off and discarded.
Sheets can be recycled.
Who should use Slipp-Nott?
The simple answer is that anyone who wants or needs to perform better when
participating in indoor sports can benefit from Slipp-Nott. This is true
not only for athletes but referees and cheerleading squads. Anyone who needs
to walk on the playing surface should be doing so with clean shoes.
Who uses Slipp-Nott?
These are just a few of our customers:
28 of the 29 NBA teams.
Every NCAA Men and Women's Basketball Tournament since 1994
The Maui Invitational
Conference tournaments
Big 12
Big East
BigTen
MAAC
Mid Atlantic
Midwestern
Mountain West
SEC
Sunbelt
SWAC
Valley
Walt Disney's Wide World of Sports
Madison Square Garden
Meadow-lands Arena
Market Square Arena
...the list goes on and on
How can cleaning my shoes help if it's the floor
that is dusty?
At times, particles will stick tenaciously to your shoe soles (these particles
stick to you like a cheap suit in the rain!). Other particles just hitch a
ride on your shoe and then jump off somewhere else on the court (think of these
particles like hitchhikers that are using you to move around the court). Both
types of particles should and are removed by the Slipp-Nott mat. Just keep
in mind that anything other than rubber between you and the floor is robbing
you of precious traction and increasing the likelihood of injury.
Why is it important to have traction?
Traction and safety go hand in hand. Traction allows you to be creative and
aggressive and above all safe. Lack of traction leads to unsafe, poorly executed
and tentative play by athletes. Although not always conscious that they are
playing tentatively and slowly on slippery floors, it is obvious that all athletes
play harder, faster and more aggressively when they know that they are in control
of their moves.
Imagine trying to run a figure 8 in nice squeaky clean sneakers/athletic shoes.
Now think about the torture of trying that same figure 8 in your socks. Have
you ever described a gym as "It was like we were on a skating rink"?
Were you happy or sad to have to play under those conditions? The highest paid
athletes in the world, including professional basketball teams here and abroad,
the NCAA and many high schools use Slipp-Nott for better traction. If you are
not using Slipp-Nott, you can only hope to be lucky and get traction at your
next game. Teams and coaches that want to win MAKE THEIR OWN LUCK!
What sports/activities can benefit by using Slipp-Nott?
Almost all indoor sports that require movement on the the floor. Sports such
as:
Basketball,
Team Handball,
Volleyball,
Aerobics,
Stretching.
Racquetball,
Squash
Table Tennis,
Badminton,
Cheerleading,
Pep Squads,
Spirit clubs
Floor exercises,
Health clubs
Does Slipp-Nott come in different sizes?
Slipp-Nott currently comes in four (4) different sizes.
How many sheets are used per game?
Average usage of mats per basketball game is:
We have only estimated for usage for basketball games because the length
of the game is determined by set time periods unlike volleyball
and individual sports like racquetball and table tennis.
How do I choose the right size Slipp-Nott?
You can probably guess which size would be good for individual sports but
it might not be as obvious if you are a trying to figure out the best
size for
a team.
For teams we suggest the following:
How do I store extra
replacement mats?
Extra mats have to be stored flat, at room temperature and out of direct sunlight.
Under no circumstance should mats be stood on edge. Standing mats on their edge
will ruin them in less than hour! For detailed mat storage instructions
click here.
Can I get my logo on a
Slipp-Nott?
Yes, you certainly can. Customized Slipp-Nott are available in 3 flavors:
The smallest is the personal size Mini Mat. Base is 9.5" x 15.5",
the mats are 9" x 12.75" with
30 sheets each.
How long has Slipp-Nott been around?
The Slipp-Nott traction system was introduced to Pro
basketball teams at the
end of 1987 and has been purchased by 28 of the 29 Pro teams and recognized
as the Official Traction Mat by the sports industry (see our reviews). Slipp-Nott
has built up its reputation and recognition as a result of its product
quality and performance.
Does Slipp-Nott have any promotional programs
or offer discounts?
Slipp-Nott offers steep discounts on blemished mats; pre-season or volume purchase
savings.
Slipp-Nott is in the process of setting up a "Sports Appreciation" Program.
The program will provide discounted products to teams and athletes who share
their positive, sports related experiences with the rest of us. Details will
be posted on our "What's New" page.