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Mattressmom, I can vouch for the FloBed zippered cover that is confirming and is a wonderful sturdy and comfortable mattress cover that not only feels good but looks good.  I also like how I can move the latex pieces around and get a new comfort level since my car accident changed what feels good on my back.  I am glad I went with the FloBed Latex kit and their wonderful customer service....

"thanks. When you all suggest something with good springs, do you mean to avoid the "Big S" brands? What are some brands you would recommend? Why is Kingsdown a mistake specifically? I searched for toppers on this board but there are just too many posts to go through. Where to start with good brands of toppers? Why are the build-your-own foam beds so much better than the temperpedic or comforpedic?"

LPAD. The above, and specifically "...there are just too many posts to go through. Where to start with good brands of toppers," is what set a couple of us off. Please reread your post and realize how much information was requested. Also realize that everything has been addressed here in the past month or so, and it takes a lot longer to thoughtfully write a book than to read a book. And in the...

"Even doctors that don't normally believe in chiropractors will acknowledge that they offer a lot for people with low back problems..."

Let's keep chiros completely out of this forum. I'm sure there are some good ones out there who have helped people with lower back pain (and other issues), but hanging lizard tails from your baseball cap worn backwards sometimes works too. :)...

"Nice to know this is a board full of members who enjoy sharing their knowledge with others."

If you actually took the time to read posts from this forum, you would realize that is a very true statement (and not a facetious one).....

We looked at the S&F Oasis line too. It is pretty much the same as the Sealy SpringFree line. S&F is Sealy's high end brand. The latex in both is Sealy's newish all synthetic Talalay latex that doesn't have a lot of track record. The Oasis/SpringFree mattresses use the same basic latex core with different amounts of "stuff" on top of them. If you liked that mattress, chances are that you would like the FloBeds (or similar) mattress. The beauty of kit beds is that you can choose your firmness, customize each side, etc, And they don't use Fire Retardant chemicals which some people feel might be carcinogenic.

In a way, a kit bed is easier to deal with than a big traditional mattress - especially a heavy latex mattress. It is in smaller, manageable pieces. Getting the first layer in can be a little tricky but once that's in...

LPAD, I agree that you were greeted with less than helpful and respectful responses. But it is really hard for anyone to make a very specific recommendation. We all have our nuanced opinions that may or may not be appropriate for you. You might not be able to find what you are looking for locally. You might be forced to look into buying from the internet unless you are lucky enough to live near a retailer that sells what you are looking for based on your research. If you are looking for positive recommendations and comments about mainstream brand mattresses, you probably came to the wrong place. Most people here would not recommend those kinds of mattresses - especially the three S brands. I've never heard of Kingsdown. Most people here would not recommend any mattress from Sealy, Simmons or Serta for a lot of reasons. Check out the reviews...

LPAD wrote:
You don't necessarily have to avoid the S brands to get good springs, it's just that they may not have the best ones. You will have to do some research to find out who has good springs. Even the Big S springs are probably okay, but by looking closely at the various manufacturers' stats you can see the coil thickness and count and judge by that. DON'T get Simmons - the springs are fragile-ly tied and they...

thank you mattressmom.  Funny enough, when we went out (yet again) for some mattress shopping we both agreed that we like a latex bed.  We looked at the Stearns and Foster tropical oasis line as well as the king koil.  I'm not convinced about the king koil yet because the firmest one was too firm and the plush one *may* be too plush.  Both of the King Koil models kind of felt like I think a waterbed might feel like (having never been on a waterbed I can't be sure but that was my impression when I laid on it). 

I am intrigued by the mail order kits but I'm not sure I really want to go their either.  I would have to do this all on my own time as DH already thinks i'm insane (he lays on a mattress for 10sec before determining if he likes it or...

i have spent more time perusing this board than you give me credit for.  And yes, I can definitely identify some members who seem more than willing to share their knowlege.  I do think it's a shame that as a new member I was received with a kind of negative attitude.  Instead of perceiving me as an overwhelmed prospective buyer looking for some solid direction, you perceived me a lazy consumer unwilling to do any research.  A poor, and unkind, assumption to make....

Thanks for the replies. In the store, I liked the Tempurpedic but after 8 hours, I dont think its for me. I will try it a few more nights and see what happens. My big concern now is returning the mattress back to the furniture store. I know that if you buy direct from Tempurpedic that they give you 90 days to return if you dont like it. We did get store credit because our Simmons Beuatyrest was sagging after 4 years and we got it warrantied. The remaining balance for the Tempurpedic we financed. I got a funny feeling I am going to be stuck with this mattress I dont like....