Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Captain Corea]

I'm wanting to buy a foam roller, but don't recall every seeing them in Korea.

Anyone happen to spot them somewhere in Seoul?

[cdninkorea]

The only place I know is Amazon (not in Korea, I know). Besides that, you could go to one of those hole in the wall 철물 shops and get them to cut a piece of PVC pipe for you. I did that- it was 5,000 won and aside from the fact that I have to be careful to avoid bones (that hurts!) it works better than foam for my lower back, psoras, IT bands, etc.

[ktkates87]

Saw one at Emart yesterday in the exercise section. It was 25,000 won though, so maybe the PVC pipe is a better deal! You could also buy a cheap yoga mat and duct tape it together tightly and use that....

[Captain Corea]

Hmmm.. perhaps the Emart next to my house is just lacking... they don't have one. I'll have to check out a different location.

Truth be told, I was hoping to hear of a district for this sort of stuff. Every other product seems to have its own neighbourhood, so I figured there'd be a gaggle of fitness equipment shops somewhere.

[Rutherford]

I have yet to see one in a store though they are available on Gmarket.

You can also get a meter of PVC and wrap it with sections of a yoga mat or foam insulation and duct tape. Works well.

[warmachinenkorea]

Costco in Daegu sold a Yoga mat/roller combo. The Costco's in Seoul might have them. I've seen them at Homeplus and Emart too.

[Captain Corea]

I checked out a larger Emart today - no go. Just mats.

I know I can improvise, but was kind of hoping to find the actual roll.

Hmmm.... will keep on hunting.