Mattress Forum

Yes, I thought the same thing when I read it.  I am not sure if I want more support in the pressure areas.  However, they also say it provides more balanced support.  The key is to provide enough support accross the entire body to avoid too much pressure anywhere and too much sinking in anywhere.  That is the whole dilemma of finding the right comfort without pain.  The purpose of things like the Flobed vzone is to try to deal with that that.

However, I don't take the marketing hype or explanation too seriously, and the only the way to know is by trying.  I think this thing will have a more squishy water bed type feel, at least that is my instinct.  Don't know if that would be good or not. 

 

My impressions are that it is softer and less supportive than the 2" of memory foam that I have when used together ( 1" Sensus + 1" 4lb. mem-cool - it is possible that 2.5" of the mem-cool alone would be have similiar softness and support).   It gave me too much of a sense of sinking in deeply, and sleeping in a rut.  Perhaps slightly more pressure relief since it is softer and might spread the pressure around more.  I did not sense any magic or benefit being perfomed by the gel beads.  They did not seem to add support to the areas that need it, as the marketing material claimed.

Overall, I prefer my regular memory foam, so it looks like I will return it.  I may give it one more try to be sure.

It weighs around 28lbs. for queen, so I calculated about 4 lb. density.  It has the usual (if not worse) off gasing issues for memory foam.  

shovel99

Thanks, too, from me for being the guinea pig.  Hopefully they took it back? 

 

shovel99

I still have it, but Costco takes everything back.  Inside it even it is returnable if not satisfied.  A bit of hassle taking back, since it comes compressed and will not fit back in the box.
 

Can you elaborate on why you like it better than your old memory foam?  Do you know what your old memory foam is?  Brand, density?

 

It might work for those want a soft feel, and a lot of body molding pressure point reduction.  Maybe better for those on the lighter side as well.

I still think a bit too soft for me, but in a way more comfortable that the Overstock memory foams I have. 

Got a bit warm, probably because of the sinking in and being more surrounded by foam.

Seems to have some odor still, so worse in that regard than other memory foams I have tried.

I might try with 24 ILD latex over and 1" less overall.  Still searching for the right type of memory foam for me.  Hard to find that sweet spot. 

Sleeping on this topper definitely makes the mattress feel more soft, luxurious, and comfortable, but I'm asian and I need a firmer mattress. One thing I've noticed is that caucasion people prefer a softer bed, I don't know why, they just do. If you are familiar with Sleep Comfort beds, they have a number assigned depending on how soft you like your mattress. My sleep number is 100 (that's as firm as it gets). I feel like I need a firm mattress. No, I can't sleep on the floor or on concrete, my back isn't that strong. I do need some cushioning. I think I will try a different topper.

If you like a firm mattress, then I think that this topper would be too thick and soft for you.   If you want to add just a little softness, try adding 1" incements of memory foam (ideally 5lbs. or higher (like Sensus at overstock)) or 14-19 ILD blended latex.
 

I'm currently using a down pillow, down comforter with all cotton sheets and duvet cover. I think I should stay consistent and go with something more natural like cotton or even wool.

1)  The smell was horrible.  So much worse than the regular memory foam topper we had for our previous queen size bed.  I opened it up outside on a sheet and left it out all day and even then with the HEPA filter and ceiling fan running on high for hours before bed, it still had a horrible, strong smell.

2)  The foam is blue and has little blue gel beads embedded in it, but a lot came loose and they stick to everything.  I can see a mess everytime I have to change bedding down to this for a while until all the loose beads are removed.

3)  The cover that came with the topper did not fit.  It was too small.

We didn't even sleep on it one night - back to the store the next day.  At least Costco refunds the entire amount to you, so there was no financial penalty other than the pain of trying to get it rolled up to return.

So sandman, are you still using this gel topper?  Or did you take it back?  If using, are you still using the 19 ILD latex on top?

No, I took it back.  It was too soft/thick for me.  Right now my top 3" are 1" of 19ILD blended latex, 1" of 5.3 lb.(actually 5.9) memory foam from foamonline, 1" of 24 ILD 100% natural latex.   This goes over 2" of 32 ILD 100% natural latex over Sealy coils.   I also have 1" inch of 5lb Sensus, but I have not been using that lately,

I am fairly happy with this setup.  I have been playing around lately with what to put on top.  I have a 1" wool topper that I am not using right now.  I have been using a simple cotton filled mattress pad + a washable wool filled Natura pad over that.