What is the 'bed' made of? Hard plastic-type, or nylon?I don't see this addressed in the descriptions. A hard surface is too painful for my back.
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It is a rigid plastic. I doesn't hurt my back. You can lay a thick blanket or a thick pillow between the surface and your back. If you hang upside down like I do, your back doesn't even touch the surface, because you are essentially hanging by your feet. I have had two back surgeries, but I love my hang-ups. It is relaxing and soothing. You won't regret purchasing it. It is a high quality product.
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Don't know, but it has "give" to it. It is very comfortable. The best I have seen.
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The bed of the Teeter Hang-Ups EP-950 is made of a semi-hard but bouncy nylon of some sort. The material is very comfortable and accommodating and is comfortable to lie on even when the 'bed' is in the horizontal position.
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its plastic. There is no reason that a thin pad -or a couple of towels could not be placed over the 'bed'. I used a rolled up sheet of bubble-wrap for a while when my lower back was being tender.
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It's a very comfortable nylon-type with give to it. I had another make that was a hard plastic bed. This one is very comfortable.
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The entire machine is all metal and quite heavy as well. There is nothing cheap about it. Very well made. The only soft thing is a little pad where your head rests while on it. I use it twice a day and can't get thru the day without it. The only time, I believe, that the hardness of the board might be a problem is when you initially begin to tip back. When in an inverted position the weight of your body is on the top of your feet and ankles and the bed (or board) only serves to keep your back in line. This may seem uncomfortable at first. but you will get used to it after a few uses.
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it is not padded. bed is contoured of plastic. i have low back pain an it doesn't hurt my back.
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I purchased the Bell memory foam seat pad for this bicycle. The bike seat itself is still hard but its bearable with this seat cover. Hope this helps!
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The shell of the pram is not soft - think bed frame. The mattress and surrounding material is soft.
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The one I have here is the bamboo one. It is stretchy, but not a nylon material. It fits a deep pocket mattress better though. My other bed is not as deep, and it fits a bit loose. It is fine with tight fitting sheets though.
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It is hard plastic, but its for a shower, so how long would a person be sitting on it. I wish it had a swivel seat, which they make but are quite a bit higher.
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The basic model is made of molded, hardened plastic. The Plus model has a form cushion that pads the plastic frame. I bought the Plus model but was very disappointed with the support and comfort it provided. Try it if you're curious, you can always return it (like I did). Either way, good luck!
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The knee cushion on this was very hard. My mom made me a really thick cushion that was covered in fleece and attached underneath with elastic. Think the old dish covers that snugged over the dish with elastic. It was a lifesaver! My knee was very sore even with the cushion. Find someone who sews to make something before you need it. I would recommend several layers of cushion as opposed to one thick piece of foam. I hope you heal up quickly!
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I don't know what it is made from. It is not squishy. It is not hard plastic. And, it is not comfortable. But, I'm an adult and I bought it for myself so it is a tad too small and a tad too hard for me. It's probably fine for a child. Mine never minded sitting on anything hard judging by all the time they spent playing on the floor...
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The backrest is plastic coated steel, not particularly comfortable but completely satisfactory. When I compared this table to the professional model at my therapists, I found my table to be adequate. You could spend a lot more for a "professional" model but you would not be that far ahead.
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Mine is mesh with only the support bar - and the mattress is memory foam - the bed is very comfortable to me and my guest that have slept on the bed. I have it in my spare room for my great grandchildren and they love it because they play on it in the day time and sleep on it at night! It is worth the money that I spent to me!
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It's made out of wood. All of it. It's actually really nice. Don't wash the "mattress," though, or I imagine any of the other bedding, as it ends up in one polyester fill ball! :)
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Jayne...This bed is better described as a higher quality 'Sponge' bed, I got it and it pretty much sucks...Don't waste your $'s
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Well, after having the loveseat in my house now for almost a year, I have to say, it's not comfortable. I am planning to donate mine to the local library and buy something else. It is certainly durable, but it makes my legs go to sleep, and there is no lower back support. My thought is, take your $310, add a little more, and buy something else. Thanks!
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Hi. The back of this one is hard plastic and curved upward for the small of your back (following the normal curvature of your spine). I like that, and find the flat padded backs on others not nearly as comfortable. The only drawback to this is that there is not a soft surface for the back of your head when using the machine. Would I buy this one again? You betcha.....and a bargain price with SUPER fast delivery from the company. Box arrived in good shape and simple to put together. Roger
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It's some kind off man made nylon-type material. Mine completely broke so I no longer have it. I totally overloaded it one day and it gave up on me. It was OK till then
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It is a shower chair--not meant for long term sitting, so yes, it is hard plastic--the same material as most shower chairs. One problem with it is that the removable center meant for easy perineal cleaning has a tendency to let loose, when attempting to stand. Also the hole it creates when removed is too large for a slim person to be able to use it effectively.
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The side walls are made from plastic. I have never had a problem with it being uncomfortable.