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Calling Flobeds experts
Jan 11, 2010 7:15 PM
pryncesslia
Joined: Jan 11, 2010
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I've read through a TON of threads about Flobeds and Latex mattresses in general and am pretty much certain that we will end up purchasing a Flobed. But I have a few specific questions about firmess and foundations that I would love some input on. First, the stats:

Hubby - 6'-1" and 300+lbs
Me - 5'-7" and 230lbs
We both prefer a firmer feel, but not hard.
Hubby has a bad back, which is what has triggered our research and eventual purchase of a new bed.

We are obviously not small people, and I am concerned about how the mattress wear in the long term under our weight. My research indicates that we should be sure to order high ILDs and opt for more or thicker layers in order to have sufficient support. My question is whether the all natural talalay is dense enough for us. I would prefer to order an all natural set, but have heard that the blended talalay is firmer and available in higher ILDs than the natural. Any other larger people out there have input on what worked for them?

I've also heard that the blended product is not as allergy-free as the natural. Can anyone verify that info?

We co-sleep with our infant son, which means I am sometimes in the "middle" of the bed rather than "on my side". Do those of you with different configurations on each side of the bed notice a ridge or seam in the middle?

Finally, we would like to buy a new slat system but might not be able to afford it after the cost of the mattress (we are buying a CalKing). We have an standard set of box springs that are in pretty good shape. Has anyone used their existing box springs with a new Flobed? How did it work out? Or is a slat or platform essential?

Thanks for your help!
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