Hello folks. So glad to find this wealth of information. Although definitely gone down too many rabbit holes which is my tendency. I’m 5’7" 250lbs F (BMI of 40) with hips and shoulders that need support and a neck that is kinda picky. I’ve been on a Helix Plus (not enough), then moved to Helix Twilight/Dawn…not sure. Still didn’t like it and luckily my 300lb son does so it has found a good home.
As I’m figuring out my new mattress, I’m trying to decide between latex hybrid or full latex. I’ve tested beds at SleePare and confirmed I like the latex feel of Winkbeds, Titans, etc. But I want to build my own.
Innersprings offer some advantages that appeal…lighter weight, cost, cooling. I don’t sleep hot, but i llove the feel of flannel so i’ll sleep in it all the time if i could. @SleepEZ site doesn’t recommend for over 240 lbs. Is that because they use 6" springs? @PCS has different gauges for heavier people, i.e. 14 g, but then I’ve seen another mattress that specificied it was for heavier people that is 17g. I’ve done enough research to know that there are more variables about springs that make a difference and that, in fact, there are not hard rules at all for mattresses. But, in general, with a BMI near 40, are there innersprings I should NOT use because they won’t hold up. Also I’m not inclined to a 6" latex layer due to weight even though it is a Twin XL. Is there an advantage to it over 2 3" layers for a base?
If I go with innerspring at my BMI, is there a recommended minimum of latex? I have found that I like it somewhat softer on top to let my hips and shoulders go down. I think I read to measure the distance of the waist to hip and use that as the depth.
I appreciate any help. Y’all are really a tireless bunch.
cate