Need help finding the right mattress for heavy person

[phoenix]

Hi 901-Memphis,

I read your simplified list and I don’t seem to see any that are recommended for heavy range. Do you have any more specific assistance in guiding me to mattresses with the proper materials for my body type?

If you scroll up to my reply in post #2 in this topic there is more information about the type and quality of materials I would suggest for higher weight ranges (polyfoam that is 2.0 lb density or higher, memory foam that is 5 lb density or higher, and any type or blend of latex).

There are many online mattresses that use materials that would be suitable for your weight range that are included in several of the online lists that are linked in the tutorial but the ones in the simplified choice list that meet the guidelines for higher weight ranges are the ones that include the comment “suitable for all weight ranges” in the comments in the table that includes the specifics of their materials (they are the top 4 that are listed).

I am actually relocated now to zip code area 41042, do you know of any good places around here to shop?

The better options or possibilities in and around the Florence, KY area (subject to making sure that any mattress you are considering meets the quality/value guidelines here) are included in the Cincinnati list in post #212 here.

In its simplest form … choosing the “best possible” mattress for any particular person really comes down to first finding a few knowledgeable and transparent retailers and/or manufacturers that sell the types of mattresses that you are most interested in (either locally or online) and that you have confirmed can provide you with all the information you need to know to make an informed choice and make meaningful comparisons between mattresses and then …

1. Careful testing (hopefully using the testing guidelines in the tutorial) to make sure that a mattress is a good match for you in terms of “comfort”, firmness, and PPP … and/or that you are comfortable with the options you have available to return, exchange, or “fine tune” the mattress and any costs involved if you can’t test a mattress in person or aren’t confident that your mattress is a suitable choice.

2. Checking to make sure that there are no lower quality materials or weak links in the mattress that could compromise the durability and useful life of the mattress.

3. Comparing your finalists for “value” based on #1 and #2 and all the other parts of your personal value equation that are most important to you.

Phoenix