Mattresses

slippery said:

Does anyone have any experience with these? I'm pretty tempted to get one of the gel ones

Edit: Didn't post while I was browsing amazon, and replies since lul

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I've got one of the Zinus 5 inch mattresses in our van. Mostly bought it because it needed to be cut down (can't quite fit the full length of a mattress). It wasn't the most comfortable out of the box so we bought a 3 inch latex topper.

We slept on it for nearly the last 3 weeks as we drove across the country. I slept pretty well on it. On our last cross country 2 years ago, it gave me hip pain occasionally, but this trip has been fine.

I went mattress shopping recently. Tried out a bunch. Initially I was leaning more toward the top end beautyrest hybrid, I forget the line now, but the top of the line one (not the black etc). My wife really liked a memory foam sealy. The problem I had was I knew that neither one would last, beautyrest is notorious for sagging, and memoryfoam is memory foam. They offer a warranty that is like an inch and a half sag they will replace, but the problem always ends up between the layers, and memory foam bounces back so you'll never be able to claim the warranty. Looked at the purple 3 and 4. 4 was just too soft by far. 3 seemed good but very bouncy. Those will probably last far longer than anything memory foam however.

Since I don't really want another hybrid and I wanted something that would last, I knew I probably wanted a latex mattress so I went to a smaller store that sold them. Immediately my wife and I found something that both felt amazing for us. It's like laying on a cloud, latex foam, plenty of support for lower back, but soft enough to give at the hips and shoulder since I'm a side sleeper (my wife is a combo tho), no springs. And I know that it'll last much longer than any of the others we tried. Went with the thickest Posh and Lavish, with an adjustable base that has adjustable lumbar support. All latex, they did have latex hybrids (latex top with springs) from Pure Talalay Bliss which didn't feel bad either. P&L owners founded PTB and then sold it, so the two brands are semi related. Honestly a game changer for us, I don't think we'll ever go back to a conventional mattress. If I were to buy a purple 3, I'd probably put a 3 inch talalay topper on it, the shit is just godly. You want something that is soft and hugs your curves, but also gives support.

Well Foler , since you brought it up in the other thread - I want a new bed. I just have no idea why I would pay thousands for some of these beds, when I can get a cushion top with springs for a fraction of the price?

I like my hybrid, but its old and ready to be replaced.

It was 2/3 inc memory foam - then pocketed individual springs under it - I think its a Simmons... was like 1200$ king size.

I dunno we have a purple now and it's not been great. So now we have a foam topper on top of a purple and it's better. Honestly the generic pillow top mattress we have in the guest room is the most comfortable. I think it was a Sealy. Several people have told me the air mattress brands are the best (sleep number and I think one other?) but I can't get over spending 10k on a mattress.

I buy $500 12-inch foam mattresses and replace them every ~6-10 years as they start to develop valleys. My wife and I both have lumbar issues and they totally went away after moving from sprung beds. If you know someone handy with fabric you can cut up an upholster the retired mattresses and they make great ottoman toppers, dog beds, outdoor lounging pads, etc.

Palum said:

I dunno we have a purple now and it's not been great. So now we have a foam topper on top of a purple and it's better. Honestly the generic pillow top mattress we have in the guest room is the most comfortable. I think it was a Sealy. Several people have told me the air mattress brands are the best (sleep number and I think one other?) but I can't get over spending 10k on a mattress.

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Ive heard different things about the Purple, good and bad. If that aint the steam "Mixed Reviews" I dont know what is. I saw Nest beds, but ever since I saw one arrive at my neighbors place all rolled up in a box - I cant get over how negative that made me feel about it. Im sure thats similar to the laundry list of bed brands Ive never heard of in this price range, and also includes Purple. As they just show how it arrives.

Sleep Number, man, I like that fucker. I laid down on that with someone and I liked it AND she liked it - which my back aint simpin for shit, so if it agrees with a bitch, Im kind of sold. Up until that bed and adjustable frame were like fucking 7-8k.

Furry said:

their bed top is like four fucking feet off the ground.

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I initially got into furniture making because I had this problem and couldn't get an affordable, sturdy wooden bed frame that didn't have the mattress at either shin or chest height.

Now after a five (edit: shit, eight? I'm old) years of learning on other projects, making one that was total crap in retrospect, completely occupying the garage with a shop, and a few grand in equipment later I'm finally ready!