Other products reportedly have very thin, flimsy foam. Do your hands have lots of support from the foam? Does the foam seem robust and long-lasting?
1489377
The foam is about 1/8" thick. Feels firm but comfortable. Excellent product for my needs.
1489378
The foam is actually surprisingly firm on this trainer, as long as you keep a good grip. I haven't had any problems hurting my hands or ankles on it.
1489379
The foam is not real thick, but if anyone had problems with it, I would suggest wearing some weight lifting gloves. I use no gloves, but put a little chalk on my hands when using it. In general my philosophy is that the less padding the better, which I also apply to shoes for walking, running, and strength training.
1489380
The foam is just fine from a comfort perspective, but is not durable. After just a few weeks, the foam that protects the door frame was beginning to wear out.
1489381
So far so good. There is enough support and the foam has held up in all but one spot where my cat got to it!
1609672
Janelle, I am sorry, but I have never used the ipedic 3" gel one, so I can't comment in terms of comparison. I will say that the foam is very dense and quite mushy. We have had it for about 8 months now, and it has held up well, although it could potentially tear if you don't treat it with a decent amount of care. We have been quite happy with it.
143731
It's a close call (and I have limited experience with Memory Foam), but I'd say "Yes". Here's why: &gt; Memory Foam presents resistance merely because of its density... but it melts away when you put pressure on it. &gt; This latex pad is quite dense, but it actually pushes back on your hand. I'd say it presents as much *material resistance* as M.F., but *pushes back* about 2-3x harder than M.F. Suggest you get the 4", though, to really feel the difference.
1933391
Are you referencing to this model or the ones from OPTP? The ones from OPTP do have different firmness levels. I believe this brand is just the same, it is plastic like PVC on the inside with very little foam on the outside. Mine actually comes apart in two pieces kind of like a coupling. (which is rather annoying)
754875
I have memory foam mattress, it's bit harder then regular foam mattresses and it works. Eventually I'll use it on the floor when I'll get use to it more. Thanks!
1035299
The high density foam was disappointing. It really isn't that dense at all. We bought it to top a futon mattress. We sleep on it regularly and it works pretty well on top of the futon mattress. I'm a side sleeper and my arm and leg would go numb just sleeping on top of the futon mattress, that is no longer a problem with the topper on it now. I'm not quite sure what to tell you except that it isn't really dense, but pretty comfortable. I attribute the firmness to it being on top of a futon. Good luck!
1318927
IMO...these sponges are nothing but a marketing scheme...there is nothing in them and they are just low-density foam that falls apart in your hand.
1118232
I still have mine and its not broken or ripped...seems to have helped with hand placement.
632363
It is similar to a semi-soft dense foam when dry. Not crumbly. More like firm rubbery spongy. It does not fully "harden" like some foams do (probably a built-in safety feature to keep it from over-expanding and busting things like some of the original "expanding foams" did). Does not have any real stand-alone structural strength any more than styrofoam let's say, but will fill gaps nicely. If you were using it "sandwiched" between two sheets of plywood it would add some structural strength I should think. You may have to trim it around the edges with a razer blade or something similar after it expands and drys. Keep in mind that IT DOES !EXPAND! Your question did not give me a complete visual as to what you are trying to do/accomplish so this is the best answer I can come up with. Sorry.
198432
I wanted to add that you should base your purchase on the firmness you desire...it is VERY firm for a foam mattress. We returned ours.
1841263
Actually, the foam is very sturdy and long-lasting. I use a kleenex or hankerchief so the foam doesn't catch the hair. I have one I've used over 5 years and still looks and works great. Good luck!
1361643
I had the same concern and i get what you are saying. After 1-1.5 months of use with my memory foam mattress , i have not found this to be an issue. The frame supports the mattress nicely. This thing squeaks like anything though!
84611
Isolation is quite good with high quality foams. I don't think you will get any kind of leakage with normal usage.
1481789
I haven't used foam in mine, but I would say be careful. The machine isn't really designed to distribute thick liquids and it may cause it to overheat. The inside is rotating bubble wands.
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@ Joann McNinch...honestly, I am going to say no. I think they might be to thin to give any type of relief to arthritis in the hands. Hope this helps.
1953614
I have not. It appears to be sturdy enough for craft foam but I can't vouch for it.
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I've left good indents into the foam. Its pretty thin and if you want it to last for a long time this might work. I would suggest glue two layers together and carve into both. I use it to make cosplay armor and you can easily use a ball-point pen to dig into the foam