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what happened to waterbeds? (1 Viewer)

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Were they a pain in the butt, uncomfortable, difficult to assemble, too easy to puncture? Did memory foam just overtake it? I'm in my early 30's and remember people having them in the 90's, but now nobody has them. What happened? I always thought it was cool sitting on them.

 
They arent very comfortable if you ask me. No support. Must be terrible for the spine and joints in the long term.

I need a firm bed. I like them nice and stiff.

I actually get my best rest sleeping on the floor with just a light pad.

 
Actually there has been a place two blocks from where I live that has been open for over 30 years and still sells them, although the name has changed from Pyramid Water Beds to Pyramid Sleep Shop.

I don't know how they have stayed in business and suspected money laundering, but maybe the owner was independently wealthy and has had nothing else to do. Or maybe there has always been a niche market for this.

http://www.pyramidwaterbeds.com/Web%20Pages/AboutUs.html

About us

Pyramid Waterbeds was established in 1979. We have been serving the community for 29 years and will celebrate our 30 year anniversary in November 2009. We started out as strictly a waterbed store and have grown to include all styles and types of beds and bedroom furniture. We are one of the last waterbed suppliers left in the area, and only offer high-quality beds, furniture, and all the accessories that go with them. We have something for everyone: every type of bed, matching furniture, and accessory to go with them at every price range. We carry all types of futons, including the newest style of futon- bed that has the look of a traditional couch, called the "Sofa Better". No customer that enters our doors will be denied friendly, exceptional customer service.

 
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I had one in the 90s. It was top-of-the-line and quite firm.

But I had to move it a couple times and it was heavy as hell.

 
gmbacm said:
Jack White said:
I had one in the 90s. It was top-of-the-line and quite firm.

But I had to move it a couple times and it was heavy as hell.
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You should have drained the water first.
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Ha, good one.

Even after using a pump to drain it dry, it was still heavy. King size and it had a lot of "stuff" in it to make it firm.

It was comfortable, but it was a pain to move. After moving it twice, the next time I moved, I gave it away.

 
Doggystyle is great on a waterbed, you can get in exactly the right position. Missionary takes some getting used to since you gotta flow with the flow (i.e. the waves).

 
Got one when I got married back in 1982 and had it for at least 15 years. We got rid of ours cause the actual style of the bed rather gaudy -- big heavy wood frame with flowers, padded foam rails, etc. Very late 70s, early 80s.

 
Interestingly, if you changed the thread title to "what happened to bath houses", many of the reponses here would be the same.

 
Had 1 late 80s thru 90's. Moved it 4 times; PITA to fill, burp, drain, etc.

Still have the oak frame. It holds my sleep number bed.

 
I had one when I was probably 10 until my early 20's. My dad did some work for a guy who owned a retail place that sold him, and as a "thank you," he let me come in and pick out whatever one I wanted. I went with the full trailer-park special...mirrors, frosted glass, brass trim, even had lights and a secret compartment. The fact that it was heated made it great for sleeping in as teenagers often do, but I found it awful for secks (both the motion and the "ummm...nice bed... :shock: " comments from the ladies.)

I gave it away to some lesbian couple (NTTATWWT).

 
In my 20's I had a king waterbed with baffles and it was awesome, I slept like a log. Nothing like climbing into a heated waterbed in the middle of winter. I must have been lucky because I never had any maintenance or leak issues.

The downside is when there are 2 people in the bed, that just doesn't work. I got rid of it when I moved out of state, but even if I hadn't there is no way it would be viable while married. If I were single and starting from scratch I'd love to have another one.

 
Statcruncher said:
In my 20's I had a king waterbed with baffles and it was awesome, I slept like a log. Nothing like climbing into a heated waterbed in the middle of winter. I must have been lucky because I never had any maintenance or leak issues.

The downside is when there are 2 people in the bed, that just doesn't work. I got rid of it when I moved out of state, but even if I hadn't there is no way it would be viable while married. If I were single and starting from scratch I'd love to have another one.
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:goodposting: ^^ THIS ^^

LOVED crawling into my waterbed in the middle of February after a night at the bar...

 
After college, me and my two roommates each had one in our condo. I met my wife during the time I lived there and she admitted later that she HATED going over there because it felt like some cheap sin bin with the waterbeds and neon beer signs and homemade bar. He he....good times. Goooood times.

 
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