Latex is nice, & will likely sleep cooler, but the performance of quality polyurethane is underrated around here.
I just have to agree with Sara that once you find a setup that actually works for you, I'd stick with it. Going max inflation, then fine tuning until it just starts to contour sounds great. Unless the other problems, the split bladder & noise etc. you really just can't live with (maybe the brand name version is better in those regards?), then of course it's time to experiment. The second setup you listed sounds better. That 1" 12ild layer might as well not even be there under you, & especially if it's free shipping start with as few layers as possible- if it's all the same price getting them one layer at a time., &...
Am I Crazy to Try This? - bigdaddyk
Jan 14, 2012 7:27 AM
I'm thinking about trying a 100% conventional foam mattress using materials from FBM.
About me:
- 6'3"
- 320lbs
- very muscular; not much "natural padding"
- wide shoulders compared to waist
- tend to be warm all the time
- mostly back sleeper but like to start off on my side for the first 30 minutes to 1 hour
I've been sleeping happily on a Comfortaire (Sleep Number clone) for the past 12 years. Sadly, my beloved Comfortaire has sprung a leak. They want $130 for a new air bladder and it isn't even the right height. Apparently, they stopped making 9" tall mattresses some time ago. They want me to take a 6" air bladder and a 3" slab of foam as replacement. Somehow that doesn't seem like the right thing to...
Re: Comfortaire, Innerspring + topper, or other for 200lb side and back sleeper?I - jeffw86
Apr 15, 2012 6:43 PM
I have similar dimensions to you, though maybe not 'muscular.' Back and side sleeper. I believe that an air bed would be a great choice for you. I slept very well on a Sleep Number for over 10 years and got rid of it after it more or less died on me. I now regret having not simply bought a replacement. If you're on a budget, just get the cheapest model. When your ship comes in, unzipper the mattress and toss in a quality topper.
Thanks for the quick response! Did you notice any pressure on your shoulders when you slept on your side even if you were on a soft setting? Is there anything someone who has no experience with airbeds should know before buying? I am familiar with a few of the cons such as potential mold...
Comfortaire, Innerspring + topper, or other for 200lb side and back sleeper?I - jeffw86
Apr 15, 2012 3:58 PM
Hey all, whats up? I have been looking into getting a new matress for awhile now and I am having a lot of trouble coming to a conclusion, so I would like to thank you in advance for any help.
Here is the relevant info
- I am a musclar 200lbs
- More weight in hip area
- I sleep on my side and back
- I sleep hot
- I have a tempurpedic (unsure what model) now that sags at my hips when on my back, is too firm in the shoulder area when on my side, and is too hot
- I am not looking to spend over $1000 and would prefer closer to $700
- I am looking for a Queen size
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Re: Comfortaire, Innerspring + topper, or other for 200lb side and back sleeper?I - zang
Apr 15, 2012 7:35 PM
Thanks for the quick response! Did you notice any pressure on your shoulders when you slept on your side even if you were on a soft setting? Is there anything someone who has no experience with airbeds should know before buying? I am familiar with a few of the cons such as potential mold issues (I have read those have been fixed for the most part), sag in the center (I have read this is worse with sleep number beds due to using foam in between the dual air chambers), assembly required and some maintenance necessary (not a problem for me), and pump noise. Should I go with a dual chamber or single chamber? It seems to me like any issues with dual chamber such as unequal firmness settings can be remedied...
Re: Comfortaire, Innerspring + topper, or other for 200lb side and back sleeper?I - zang
Apr 15, 2012 5:43 PM
I have similar dimensions to you, though maybe not 'muscular.' Back and side sleeper. I believe that an air bed would be a great choice for you. I slept very well on a Sleep Number for over 10 years and got rid of it after it more or less died on me. I now regret having not simply bought a replacement. If you're on a budget, just get the cheapest model. When your ship comes in, unzipper the mattress and toss in a quality topper....
Re: Comfortaire, Innerspring + topper, or other for 200lb side and back sleeper?I - HEllison
Apr 18, 2012 7:16 AM
My husband has the same stats that you do and we had a lot of luck with a furniture store in Overland Park, KS (where we live). They were really helpful in looking at what our needs are and then evaluating what we needed from there. Since you're a hot sleeper (I am too) I definitely would stay away from a memory foam mattress since I've heard that they retain heat. Anyway if you're in our area I would definitely consider looking into Ormans 3 Day and seeing what their custom mattresses are. Like I said, they were a big help to us and they might deliver to you- you'd just have to check :)...