How many of you guys have Tempur-foam seat bottoms?

pierre smith · #1 06-15-2011, 05:02 AM

How many of you guys have Tempur-foam seat bottoms?

My -10 has a really nice Flightlines interior but after sitting for near two hours, My rear is in pain. It has one color foam, not the three varying hardnesses.

Opinions?

Thanks,

hevansrv7a · #2 06-15-2011, 06:02 AM

My interior was done by Abby but the foam is all Oregon Aero. Everyone who rides in mine remarks on how comfortable they are. I have no padding in my butt, but my time in the air is limited by my old man's bladder, not my skinny butt. Worth every penny. And yes, they are heavier, too.

ABRV4 · #3 06-15-2011, 06:07 AM

Pierre,
I made my -4's seats using the three layers of temperfoam. They aren't bad in the summer but in the winter they get very hard. Like sitting on a wooden chair until they warm up some. However, after my 2 hour flight to the Outer Banks last week I was ready to get out and put my weight on my feet instead of my butt.

Alan

rleffler · #4 06-15-2011, 06:08 AM

The foam for the front seats comes in the finish kit from Van's, so must of us should have the same foam for the front. I believe it's OEM from Oregon Aero. What I don't understand is why they don't include the rear foam. It seems to me that is would be best to include both sets of foam or none.

Mel · #5 06-15-2011, 06:08 AM

We have always had Tempur-Foam in our seats. And Yes, it is well worth the extra cost and weight.
It DOES settle some after 8-10 years. We found that even though it was still comfortable, we had trouble seeing over the panel. We eventually had Becki Orndorff make us a new set of cushions.

PCHunt · #6 06-15-2011, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by pierre smith

How many of you guys have Tempur-foam seat bottoms?

My -10 has a really nice Flightlines interior but after sitting for near two hours, My rear is in pain. It has one color foam, not the three varying hardnesses.

Opinions?

Thanks,

Just one man's opinion, but it sound to me like you are nearing my age!

It doesn't matter what I sit on, it hurts.......

turbo · #7 06-15-2011, 06:10 AM

never had an uncomfortable bottom in 12 yrs fly my 6. get the foam. get the foam.

mv031161 · #8 06-15-2011, 06:27 AM

I do Piere, I have one as well in my work office chair! Best purchase ever!

pierre smith · #9 06-15-2011, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by PCHunt

Just one man's opinion, but it sound to me like you are nearing my age!

It doesn't matter what I sit on, it hurts.......

I,m almost 66 and I keep my weight around 180# at 6', so it seems that my behind ought to be good for at least the fuel range.

Abby just called and said that I need to talk to Oregon Aero, so that's the plan....3 layer Tempurfoam,

Best,

Capflyer · #10 06-15-2011, 06:32 AM

Redid my cushions last year to the hard grade temper foam. I'm told there are three levels of hardness and my guy was out of the medium firmness one so opted for the hardest. Like sitting on a rock in winter but after a few moments of butt warming they mold beautifully. In the heat they are also extremely comfortable. I'll always use temper foam from now on...big more comfortable difference.