Aero beds, anyone have one? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Harshaw · 09-24-2003, 11:25 PM

On my good nights, I sometimes have an extra person in bed with me. My stupid twin size mattress is too small for me, let alone another person (although it does mean we have to sleep close, which is nice). I am wondering if anyone has one of those Aerobeds that they show on TV. The price difference between a queen sized air bed and a normal bed is pretty big. How do they hold up when you use it every night? And how do they hold up for the other things you might normally use a bed for?

Sapper · 09-25-2003, 04:56 AM

Good questions!

Redlemon · 09-25-2003, 05:44 AM

We got one for use at my mom's house. Only used it a couple of times, but setup and breakdown are just as easy as they say, and it is pretty comfortable to sleep on. The biggest disadvantage is if one of you is a restless sleeper, the motion will transmit even more than on a spring bed. Especially if you have to get up to take a whizz, the bed will shift significantly.

Haven't had sex on it yet, so I can't tell you about that. Probably pretty bouncy, however.

Cynthetiq · 09-25-2003, 05:57 AM

*moved to tilted living*

it's like sleeping on one of those moon bounce things

it's great! I love mine...it's much better than a sofa bed.

Ripsaw · 09-25-2003, 08:44 AM

I have the queen sized one. Its nice to sleep on, but not so good for other activities. Firmness, as you can guess, depends on how much you inflate it. I prefer a softer surface to sleep on, but that also means that pressure in any particular spot brings you closer to the hard floor. Take that as you will. And a friend of mine was 'staying over' with his girlfriend. He mentioned to me that the aerobed was inferior to the leather couch. I hope he cleaned up.

cowlick · 09-25-2003, 08:54 AM

I bought one from Fred Meyer's - the local Walmart like store. It's actually a Coleman Camping inflatable bed. The bed and electric pump are less than 100$ US. I've had a few guests sleep on it and they are all okay with it.

battlemouth · 09-25-2003, 05:24 PM

i must say that they are very comfy, but i havent used mine for those "other" activites so i cant comment on that

numist_net · 09-25-2003, 07:09 PM

my g/f has one at her place, the queen sized one... its fine for the 'other' activities, but I can't sleep on the damn thing... gives me a backache in the morning.

Then again, I prefer sleeping on very very firm surfaces...

Vyxen · 09-26-2003, 01:41 AM

I think it works great as guest/emergency bedding, but I don't think it gives proper support to the back for every day use. However, maybe I just have a wimpy back. =)

tikki · 09-27-2003, 06:53 PM

I keep one tucked behind my chair and ottoman, and if anyone spends the night they have a comfortable place to sleep. No complaints so far. :-D

edit: no one ever said i won a spelling bee.

Redlemon · 09-28-2003, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tikki
I keep one tucked behind my chair and audubon, and if anyone spends the night they have a comfortable place to sleep. No complaints so far. :-D

Sorry about this, but...
"ottoman" - footstool
"Audubon" - famous nature lover

numberfive · 09-29-2003, 12:07 AM

Ugh, I remember sleeping on one of these when I stayed a few nights at my grandma's house. I had never been on one before and I jumped, rather, belly flopped, on to it. HURT.

punx1325 · 09-29-2003, 09:41 AM

I keep mine in my dorm incase people come and visit, so they have a place to stay. I have slept on it a few times and its comfortable, just make sure if anyone else is sleeping on it they don't move around. Otherwise, you won't get any sleep.

World's King · 09-29-2003, 10:49 AM

I want one.

MacGnG · 09-29-2003, 03:08 PM

kmart, walmart, target has a similar thingy

its made by coleman. its cheaper, check it out http://www.avidoutdoors.com/airmatham.html

they are all pretty much the same, look for a decent inexpensive one. they are nice to sleep on but a real bed is better

arcane · 10-04-2003, 05:18 AM

i sleep on an air matress that i acquired at walmart. it is the sux for sleeping on long term...dont even get me started on fooling around/having sex on it. imho get yourself a real bed

bermuDa · 10-04-2003, 07:06 PM

the blow up beds? I don't like them so much. they always feel either over or under inflated =\

if you want real comfort, just get a truesleeper mattress topper

I've got one on my futon and it rawks! \m/

09-24-2003, 11:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Harshaw Is mad at you. Location: Bored in Sacramento	Aero beds, anyone have one? On my good nights, I sometimes have an extra person in bed with me. My stupid twin size mattress is too small for me, let alone another person (although it does mean we have to sleep close, which is nice). I am wondering if anyone has one of those Aerobeds that they show on TV. The price difference between a queen sized air bed and a normal bed is pretty big. How do they hold up when you use it every night? And how do they hold up for the other things you might normally use a bed for? __________________ This too shall pass.

09-25-2003, 04:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sapper Insane Location: The Internet	Good questions! __________________ rm -f /bin/laden

09-25-2003, 05:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	We got one for use at my mom's house. Only used it a couple of times, but setup and breakdown are just as easy as they say, and it is pretty comfortable to sleep on. The biggest disadvantage is if one of you is a restless sleeper, the motion will transmit even more than on a spring bed. Especially if you have to get up to take a whizz, the bed will shift significantly. Haven't had sex on it yet, so I can't tell you about that. Probably pretty bouncy, however. __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

09-25-2003, 05:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	moved to tilted living it's like sleeping on one of those moon bounce things it's great! I love mine...it's much better than a sofa bed. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

09-25-2003, 08:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ripsaw Chef in Training	I have the queen sized one. Its nice to sleep on, but not so good for other activities. Firmness, as you can guess, depends on how much you inflate it. I prefer a softer surface to sleep on, but that also means that pressure in any particular spot brings you closer to the hard floor. Take that as you will. And a friend of mine was 'staying over' with his girlfriend. He mentioned to me that the aerobed was inferior to the leather couch. I hope he cleaned up. __________________ "We are supposed to be masters of space, but we cant even line up our shoes?" One life, one chance, one opportunity.

09-25-2003, 08:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
cowlick Insane Location: Seattle	I bought one from Fred Meyer's - the local Walmart like store. It's actually a Coleman Camping inflatable bed. The bed and electric pump are less than 100$ US. I've had a few guests sleep on it and they are all okay with it. __________________ "It's a long story," says I, and let him up.

09-25-2003, 05:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
battlemouth Robot Lovin' Location: Boston	i must say that they are very comfy, but i havent used mine for those "other" activites so i cant comment on that __________________ like a bullet through a flock of doves

09-25-2003, 07:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
numist_net Banned Location: UCSD	my g/f has one at her place, the queen sized one... its fine for the 'other' activities, but I can't sleep on the damn thing... gives me a backache in the morning. Then again, I prefer sleeping on very very firm surfaces...

09-26-2003, 01:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
Vyxen Tilted Location: NJ	I think it works great as guest/emergency bedding, but I don't think it gives proper support to the back for every day use. However, maybe I just have a wimpy back. =)

09-27-2003, 06:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
tikki Justified Location: West Lafayette, IN	I keep one tucked behind my chair and ottoman, and if anyone spends the night they have a comfortable place to sleep. No complaints so far. :-D edit: no one ever said i won a spelling bee. __________________ Take notice. Take interest. Take me with you. Last edited by tikki; 10-04-2003 at 06:02 PM..

09-29-2003, 12:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
numberfive You + Me = Us Location: California dreaming...	Ugh, I remember sleeping on one of these when I stayed a few nights at my grandma's house. I had never been on one before and I jumped, rather, belly flopped, on to it. HURT. __________________ P.S. Always remember: to forget is a form of suicide. (If I could only remember to forget myself.)

09-29-2003, 09:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
punx1325 Junkie Location: San Diego	I keep mine in my dorm incase people come and visit, so they have a place to stay. I have slept on it a few times and its comfortable, just make sure if anyone else is sleeping on it they don't move around. Otherwise, you won't get any sleep. __________________ If something seems too good to be true, then it probably is....

09-29-2003, 10:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
World's King Here Location: Denver City Denver	I want one. __________________ heavy is the head that wears the crown

09-29-2003, 03:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
MacGnG Know Where!	kmart, walmart, target has a similar thingy its made by coleman. its cheaper, check it out http://www.avidoutdoors.com/airmatham.html they are all pretty much the same, look for a decent inexpensive one. they are nice to sleep on but a real bed is better

10-04-2003, 05:18 AM	#16 (permalink)
arcane Insane Location: SLC, UT	i sleep on an air matress that i acquired at walmart. it is the sux for sleeping on long term...dont even get me started on fooling around/having sex on it. imho get yourself a real bed __________________ <Arcane> so if you banged 2000 chicks then at least one had a pen0r?

10-04-2003, 07:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
bermuDa don't ignore this--> Location: CA	the blow up beds? I don't like them so much. they always feel either over or under inflated =\ if you want real comfort, just get a truesleeper mattress topper I've got one on my futon and it rawks! \m/ __________________ I am the very model of a moderator gentleman.