Thanks for doing this review! I'm about your size, too, and wasn't really hopeful seeing all the reviews on this mattress by people who weigh 140lbs. Glad to see a fellow of similar size give this an honest review! My wife and I just finished setting it all up and I can't wait to try it out tonight!
Thank you!! I wish you could review ALL of the mattresses. I am a big person as well and I cannot relate to Any of the people I see doing mattress reviews on here. Thank you for posting.
Solid review, this is exactly what I was looking for. Also, you've got a good look, you should really make more videos. I could see you getting popular on here, you seem like a good guy.
Thank you so much for making this! I agree with you that all the reviews I've seen for mattresses are from tiny people. I appreciate this review so much and you did a wonderful job.
Thank you for posting this! I have had the hardest time finding REAL reviews by real people! I am 5’11” and 257 lbs. I just purchased my Nectar and I appreciate your honesty! I can’t wait to get it and give it a shot!
Like I tell everybody, look at the later reviews I posted. I eventually had to buy a 3-inch topper. With the topper is the best mattress I've ever had, but it took me a couple months to figure out that it wasn't going to get any better on its own.
Erik Waiss Thanks! I just discovered the video, watched it and commented before checking to see if you had follow-ups (sorry!). Thank you for the follow ups (which I just watched). Again it is good to have a real review by someone who isn’t 5’5” and weigh 170 lbs. Keep up the awesome work!
Erik Waiss I have one last question for you sir! Did you purchase the foundation from Nectar? I don’t think you mentioned it in your videos and I wanted to know if I could re-use my mattresses box spring as it is in fantastic shape and I don’t really want to spend the additional $200 for a foundation.
So agree! I hate that other mattress channels only give high ratings to $1,475-$3,000 mattresses along with the fact that they are all slender or petite people!
While I'm 5'10 about 190lbs & sleep primarily on my back & sometimes my side, I agree with almost everything you said. I've had mine for about 2 weeks and at first, I was like this thing is a rock! I didn't sleep well the first 3 nights but now I'm adjusted and I actually think it is breaking in & softening up a bit. I had purchased a super soft gel foam mattress off Amazon around the holidays & while it was nice that I sunk in & it cocooned my body, after about a month, I had back pain again. I believe Nectar did their best to make an all around fit for everyone of every size. Supposedly the "expensive lush medical grade gel foam" and Hi-Core Adaptive foam is what pushes up to cradle you to keep your spine aligned and a lot of people just aren't used to sleeping properly. Even my gf who is a side sleeper has not complained but did say our previous mattress was softer. She says she has no shoulder or back pain. One thing I've also noticed with memory foam is your sheets make a huge difference as far is comfort & sleeping hot. I've tried 100% cotton, percale & 100% cotton jersey sheets. IMO Jersey sheets were the best of the 3 because they allow the mattress to still contour to your body & breathe very well. The absolute best ones though are the ones I'm currently using which are SheeX. Definitely look those up. They are super thin, sleep the coolest & even contour the best. Expensive but I will never go back to any other sheet. Oh definitely do not fit your sheets tight around the bed. They will restrict the airflow of a foam mattress. Make sure you always get deep pockets and there is some give & movement to the sheets or it will make the bed feel even firmer. Anyways, now that I've written a wall of text lol I hope I've helped a bit....I appreciate the honest review. It's nice to not watch a review from someone that is in the pocket ;)
I'll have to look up those sheets! I've been on flannel since I got it, and you would think it would sleep hot but it doesn't! I'm still working on my back-stiffness/soreness. I start on my back, but after the first sleep cycle I end up on a side. At the very least this is a very real motivator to get back into my long dormant exercise regime.
I'll say that your mileage may vary. I'm 2 months in now and I'm still experiencing the "paradox of comfort". I'm well rested, but still waking up stiff (not sore). But the stiffness is gone by the time I make coffee. I need to do a follow-up video, but I suspect this bed isn't going to really rock my socks off until I drop a few stone.
Erik Waiss totally fair assessment. I was worried that the mattress would lose its shape quickly and look warped. From reviews, it looks like it holds up really well!
GREAT REVIEW... Well its been three nights on my new Nectar Mattress and here are my thoughts on the purchasing of a Queen bed with the sheet set. ORDER/DELIVERY:Ordered on the 9th and shipped on the 11th. FedEx first stated it would be delivered on the 13th but at 1800 tracking update changed it to the 16th...oh well. UNPACKING: It ways 85lbs and has no outside strap for moving it (Recommend they add one). Once unpacked it expanded immediately and to the stated 11ish inches. within 30 minutes the off-gassing started and its not a pleasant "new car" smell but a strong plasticy smell. Put the fan on it and opened a window and most of the odor was gone...still a slight smell but it could be the free pillows as well. COMFORT: The mattress is Super Firm (7/8 out of 10, if ten is cement). I have always favored a plush top and softness in a mattress and maybe that's why I have been consistently sore in the morning. At 5'9"/260 with arthritis in my shoulder sleep is often difficult. That has changed with this mattress as its both Firm and yet SOFT at the same time and I wake up refreshed versus the tired feeling of having woke up several times at nite tossing and turning as I have done in the past. VERDICT: I am happily impressed and if I hadn't gambled on this mattress I would still be tossing and turning and tired each morning and I still have a year left to see if this initial feeling changes...its a win-win for me.
After a few weeks or so my shoulder starting acting up again ( arthritis /slightly torn rotator cuff) so I decided to put my old 2-3" gel pad on the mattress and am sleeping perfectly. I am still happy with this mattress and hope that once the shoulder is better I can go back to just sleeping on the mattress alone.
Dude- thank you for doing this! You should really consider doing more of these! You're right-a lot of the mattress review people are little, or super fit, or whatever. I'm a "curvy gal", and my husband is about 6'1 and 300+ pounds (think human bear). I have cervical and thoracic back issues (had surgery on 2 levels a few months back) and he has shoulder and lower back issues, so we really need to replace our 15 year old mattress LOL. I also love your personality. You are fun to watch! Make. More. Videos. :-)
Thanks for providing a bigger human review. This makes a huge difference when it comes to mattress shopping for larger folks. I’ve recently acquired a tempur rhapsody and have had some back issues. It’s very firm and I tend to sleep through the night which I hadn’t in years. I’ve been eye balling other mattresses because I’ve wondered if side sleeping on memory foam isn’t so great for my back. After some X-rays and several weeks of chiropractor adjustments things are better. But like you said, the core and exercise is a huge thing! I’ve realized that a lot of my back issues are created when rolling over in bed and twisting things out of place. For big people it’s harder to roll on memory foam. Therefore the core strength helps keep things together. I’m r ally glad you mentioned that because a lot of people don’t realize that point! This I’ve learned for myself and try to share it with friends. Great job. 👍🏻 I’ve been considering a Nectar but now I think I’ll give my tempur a chance as it sounds like this is similar to what I have. Thank you again! 🙏
Yes, rolling over and twisting things out of place...YES....I do that. And there is an adjustment period because rolling over in this bed is slightly different from rolling in a spring bed...not a huge difference but a subtle one...... I occasionally have a lower back ache with my month old nectar and I attribute it to this...the twisting oddly when I am asleep thing....
Ya I learned my lesson with a Casper all memory foam mattress. As a bigger person I think you need inner springs. My back was killing me. I recommend the titan for a reasonable priced mattress for big people.
I did a review too (several) but the last one yesterday and I am a real person and I'm not tiny (over 200)....I had a bit of transient lower back ache, but you've got to understand that with my old worn out mattress I had ALOT of pain...and not just in my back. Sometimes I have it, sometimes I don't with the Nectar so that is an improvement. I sleep on my side or sometimes roll to more of my tummy. I think it has to do with how I sleep, how I learned to sleep with the other mattress to avoid hurting more and my body hasn't broken those habits yet. I also did not sleep well the first three and now I am at a month and I love it...so maybe by now you're happier with it. :)
oh btw thanks for your review....my son is your size and height and I've been debating getting him one in a week because his mattress is old and he's having frequent back issues that I'd like to improve for him...the review of the average guy/girl is REALLY important. And the pillow I agree with...but it would be great for between your knees and if I did that I BET I wouldn't have lower back ache anymore....but can I make my body keep it while I'm sleeping...not sure.
Winds of Change I seem to keep going backwards rather than forwards, because every time I think I've got this mattress licked I go home to help my dad with yard work and come home with new back pain. So I've had to do a lot of experimenting trying to figure out what is actually from the Nectar and what is from my own dumbness. That said, I'm still sticking with it; I'm now more than a month in and I seem to be sleeping better. I still wake up with a bit of soreness in my lower back but I'll take it.
I got a full size nectar that was returned so it is already broken in. I can't wait to get it to my place to check it out. looks brand new and I saved 550 bucks!
Thank you for this informative video I would like to buy a purple 4 bed but the price is a issue for me I would have to save up for it but I like Nectar's price range but I'll wait and save up and see if you are going to keep this Nectar mattress or not Thanks
I’m expecting my full sized mattress to come in next week with an adjustable frame. I recently got a back strain from very poor posture and I tend to sit for long periods of time at home and stand for very long periods of time at work. I’m 5’3” weighing in at 293lbs. I hope I don’t have problems with my Nectar mattress. I’ve tried my friend’s Nectar mattress and it is what actually sold me with the product rather than Purple. Hearing your experience with it gives me something to look forwars to.
I like the idea of the nectar but as it's so firm, even breaking in some, would most likely be way too firm for me. Unfortunately, I'm a side sleeper that has a bad back, have fibromyalgia, and joints are super sensitive to pressure points.. I need literally for a bed to curve where needs be, and super soft for pressure points. Don't think I'll ever find that. Seriously thinking about getting a damn hammock to sleep in lol. Had some of the best sleep in those. Have a foam now, comfortable at first but now has huge dips in it and literally have to sleep with ten pillows and two blankets positioned where I won't slide down in the bed and it *sort of* aligns correctly. Just madness.
Thanks Erik. Great video. Just bought a nectar. Can’t wait to unbox the sucker. Where did you get that perrot? I bought the same one at a bar in Lawrence Kansas.
I just got the bed about 2 weeks ago, I slept with it on the floor for the first week as the frame came late and I've had such bad back pain as an overweight sleeper
I just ordered one of these in full before seeing this. I'm no lightweight either at about 200 lbs. This seemed like the best bang for the buck after the most ATROCIOUS experience with a budget Sealy Posturepedic model. By bedtime I always feel loose and limber but by morning its all I can do to stand up straight because my lower back and hips are soo stiff and painful. Not wishing to bash Sealy in general but my experience has been awful. Shame too because I only had this bed for a couple years now.
I suggest watching my 75 day review, but also the "silent' review I posted yesterday. In the end, the "paradox of comfort" was something I could not overcome. I"m not a good side sleeper, and I've never been a stomach sleeper, so I tend to just lay flat on my back and not move for 6-8 hours. This is, I think the root of my problem, as everything gets stiff over time. I caved last week and bought a 3-inch gel-memory-foam topper and that seems to have solved ALL of my problems. I hope I'm right about the weight to comfort ratio, and that yours is comfy from the get-go. But if you find that it is too stiff a bed consider a topper.
Enjoyed the videos, Erik. Keep making them. You got something about you and I can't help but believe you would find success at this if you keep at it. Good night!
Renae Bona I am rapidly adjusting, and while I still wake up a little bit stiff I've started looking forward to bed and it is quite relaxing when I first get in.
Trust me my dude I have slept on an 8...I have chronic back pain and arthritis in my knees. I slept on a firm bed my friend recommended that helped her with supporting her joints...I woke up hurting so bad I literally couldnt fully inflate my lungs when breathing. My back and sides and chest hurt so bad omg.
Wow, excellent review....you answered so many of my questions....thank you. Only trouble is, i'm guessing Nectar isn't going to come get a person's large OLD mattress when they deliver their's, so i'm stuck w/ what to do w/ it. Plus, what would return costs be and how is anyone going to return an unboxed mattress after any length of time?
I don't know much about the return policy, TBH. I always assumed they had you donate the mattress or something similar rather than ship it back, but I could be wrong. As for the old mattress, the curb is your friend...
I've had my Nectar for something like 3 weeks. I hate it. I sweat all night, toss n turn and wake up in pain. My pain lasts all day. I'm 5'6", 165lbs. My husband loves it and he's 5'7", 200lbs. I want to return it and get a purple.
I've made a couple follow-up videos to this one. I tried to tough it out, but no dice. I eventually bought a 3" topper and now it's all awesomesauce. I really wonder if the Nectar would've been perfect if it were just a few inches thicker.
AngelIsHereTo ObserveTheEnd I may go ahead and make another review video. But I need to think about it first. Things have not really improved as much as I would like them to. I'm having additional back problems but by experimenting with this mattress, another mattress, my couch, and hotel mattresses I have determined that only the least obnoxious back pain is actually associated with the Nectar, everything else is my own stupidity in lifting heavy objects.
Hey Erik. I am really wondering though if your back pain went away? I really not looking forward to idea of using a pillow behind my knees. That's one reason I broke down and decided to replace this bed so soon. :/
DO NOT ORDER from Nectar. Their delivery window is garbage. They state 7-10 days on the website. I am on day 12 with no end in sight. Their only reply is "We are working on it." By the way, they only let you know it will be late after you pay. I had several online chats asking about delivery dates as I moved and did not want to take my bed with me. They clearly knew they had delays, but never mentioned this in the chats. Customer service is of absolutely no help.
I think I mentioned it took a month when I ordered mine and there wasn't a global pandemic at the time. Then again, anecdotes are not data and your experience may vary.
Hi, I'm 6'2 260lbs, I was curious. Is there a diff mattress you'd recommend? I purchased the amerisleep AS3 but returned it didn't sleep cool and was much too firm for me. I'm typically a stomach or side sleeper but have been known to sleep on my back as well. I'm leaning towards the nectar but just wanted some feedback before I do.
Austin Burk my experience is limited to innerspring mattresses, and the nectar. But from what I can see online, it appears the amerisleep is actually a little bit firmer than the nectar. I would not suggest the nectar for stomach sleeping, but as you weigh less than I do, you might find the nectar comfortable. Worst case scenario you've got an entire year to decide if you want to keep it.
I bought the mattress thanks to your review I currently sleep in an old firm bed. I shit you not its called the "rock'. I dont think the firmness will bother me. Thanks for the good review
So I have used my nectar mattress for a few days and I have to say your review is very accurate. Thanks for the good review. The mattress what was exactly what I was looking for.
you may be having spasms from sleeping in the same position for a long time. I have that. Does the mattress make you feel " trapped" is it hard to roll over after laying on your side for 20 minutes?
I get a bit of a crater by the end of the night, but my core workouts have resulted in no difficulty sitting up and swinging out. If anything, I feel more cozy.
Thinking if doing a 1 year next month... Some ups and downs, covered in videos after this one. Finally decided to get a 3" mem-foam topper and now everything is perfect. Even with the topper it was still well under a grand for the King. It's the most comfortable bed I've ever owned!
I'm a side sleeper so was wondering how you would describe laying on ur side for a period of time with this mattress. Thanks for the video....your video is the only one I could find where a larger person has tried this out let alone bought with their own money.
Sydney Doe I still have not completely adjusted to this mattress. So I will start the night on my back with a pillow underneath my knees. After I finish a sleep cycle I generally end up turning on my side and essentially sleeping in a fetal position with a pillow between my knees. So, if my back gets too sore or stiff to sleep on my back, I can always turn on my side and I don't have too many problems that way.
Erik Waiss do you feel any pressure in your hips in that position (or anywhere else?) I watched a reviewer who mentioned that laying on ur side and being larger you might feel the harder denser foam that's on the bottom of the matteress or the box spring underneath which has kept me from considering it since I am a larger woman and sleep on my side.
Sydney Doe I actually noticed more pressure in my shoulders, which I have seldom noticed before, probably because I've not ever slept fully on my side, just at a weird angle previously. The density of foam is not really an issue for me, I feel that the bed actually provides more support on my side then on my back oddly enough. I learned the pillow between knees trick from my mother, who has had both hips replaced; that was one of the things they showed her to relieve hip pressure when sleeping on her side.
Erik Waiss yeah pillow trick does work but I have an old traditional mattress right now with a memory foam topper on it that doesn't support really anymore and needs desperately replaced and I can feel the springs push up and cause pressure into my hips or back...I have ms and bad back so I get muscle spasms and stuff so no pressure points is key for me....and finding an affordable matteress while disabled and suitable for my size is difficult to say the least
Sydney Doe I don't know that I can honestly suggest this mattress for you. Obviously they have a return policy that is one of the longest in the industry. You may need to determine how firm your current mattress is and then see if you want something that's firmer or softer. It sounds like you're lacking in support, but as I described this in the video this thing is a super firm slab at first. And it has made me very aware of back problems that I had been ignoring. From that angle, it is perhaps not the best choice of somebody who already knows about support problems. It sounds like you might be better off with a conventional mattress that has a lot of firm coil support but then a memory foam pillow top? (Also, this is just my opinion, I'm a geologist not a doctor)
You’re too heavy for this mattress you need a mattress that’s geared towards heavier set people over 250 pounds. Nectar is good for people that are 250 pounds and under and on the lightweight side I believe they should be around 150 pounds so between 150 to 250 pounds a person should sleep good on that mattress.
GinaMarieRivers we're a month-and-a-half in and this morning I woke up without a back ache and without any soreness at all, maybe just a bit stiff. So at this point I would say I'm going to keep the bed and keep working on my core exercises.
Erik, this is my first time on your channel and I really appreciate your review! Like you stated, there are way too many paid shills when it comes to mattress reviews. I hope your back is better now. Thank you. There's a super interesting read by Fast Company about mattress reviews, if anyone is interested: www.fastcompany.com/3065928/sleepopolis-casper-bloggers-lawsuits-underside-of-the-mattress-wars
tavitela2 I'm not sure which country of origin this one came from. I snagged it for ridiculously cheap on eBay, and the person who was selling it from an estate had no idea what it was, other than that the original owners were using it as a dust cover for one of their beds in a guest bedroom! I wish the edges hadn't been cut off, I'm sure there was a lot of useful information there that would have helped identify island of origin.
Erik Waiss I'm 99% sure it's Tongan. These are prized mats when kept whole. They can go as far as the length of a football field but not limited to it. It's used now a days as gift offerings in Tongan functions such as weddings bdays funerals. It's all made by hand and are worth a lot of money in a very small market if kept whole. But yours wouldn't be used as a gift because it looks like it's a very small piece left from a much larger size mat! But all in all you are a owner of a bonafide traditional Tapa Cloth mat that were made centuries ago for Royalty to sit on in the south Pacific!
Tongan would have been my guess, but I am surprised by the lack of diversity of reference material online considering how many people exhibit them and collect them. Still, it's nice to have something I know is authentic even if it is not whole. And I'm happy to display it to my friends and family who come over.
Thank GOD finally there's a real big chubby heavy awesome guy decided to do mattress review. Thank you Sir!
Shannon Kim I’m a real big chubby heavy awesome woman needing a new bed! I’m grateful too
Thank you for doing a bed review. We need more real bed reviews from heavy people. It helps so much.
Thanks for doing this review! I'm about your size, too, and wasn't really hopeful seeing all the reviews on this mattress by people who weigh 140lbs. Glad to see a fellow of similar size give this an honest review! My wife and I just finished setting it all up and I can't wait to try it out tonight!
Watch the other vids. I had to "fix" it with a topper.
Thank you!! I wish you could review ALL of the mattresses. I am a big person as well and I cannot relate to Any of the people I see doing mattress reviews on here. Thank you for posting.
Nature's Addiction I agree! I’m larger & watch most of these videos how unrealistic these reviews would be in my situation.
Yes, I agree. I am glad he did this review. Thank you Erik!
This was the funniest most honest review I have ever seen on here A+ bro.
Solid review, this is exactly what I was looking for. Also, you've got a good look, you should really make more videos. I could see you getting popular on here, you seem like a good guy.
Love your honesty!!! Thank you so much. This bed sounds way to firm for me.
I did a one-year review as well. I'm still sleeping on it. Best bed ever since I "fixed" it.
Thank you so much for making this! I agree with you that all the reviews I've seen for mattresses are from tiny people. I appreciate this review so much and you did a wonderful job.
I just bought mine!!! I’m not skinny by any means, so this is great, thanks.
Thank you for posting this! I have had the hardest time finding REAL reviews by real people! I am 5’11” and 257 lbs. I just purchased my Nectar and I appreciate your honesty! I can’t wait to get it and give it a shot!
Like I tell everybody, look at the later reviews I posted. I eventually had to buy a 3-inch topper. With the topper is the best mattress I've ever had, but it took me a couple months to figure out that it wasn't going to get any better on its own.
Erik Waiss Thanks! I just discovered the video, watched it and commented before checking to see if you had follow-ups (sorry!). Thank you for the follow ups (which I just watched). Again it is good to have a real review by someone who isn’t 5’5” and weigh 170 lbs. Keep up the awesome work!
Erik Waiss I have one last question for you sir! Did you purchase the foundation from Nectar? I don’t think you mentioned it in your videos and I wanted to know if I could re-use my mattresses box spring as it is in fantastic shape and I don’t really want to spend the additional $200 for a foundation.
@@Musicfan1020 I just used my old box springs. Foundations are very generic. Use what you have or order something in your budget.
Erik Waiss once again I am amazed with your quick response time! Thank you again and I look forward to other review videos you may do!
So agree! I hate that other mattress channels only give high ratings to $1,475-$3,000 mattresses along with the fact that they are all slender or petite people!
While I'm 5'10 about 190lbs & sleep primarily on my back & sometimes my side, I agree with almost everything you said. I've had mine for about 2 weeks and at first, I was like this thing is a rock! I didn't sleep well the first 3 nights but now I'm adjusted and I actually think it is breaking in & softening up a bit. I had purchased a super soft gel foam mattress off Amazon around the holidays & while it was nice that I sunk in & it cocooned my body, after about a month, I had back pain again. I believe Nectar did their best to make an all around fit for everyone of every size. Supposedly the "expensive lush medical grade gel foam" and Hi-Core Adaptive foam is what pushes up to cradle you to keep your spine aligned and a lot of people just aren't used to sleeping properly. Even my gf who is a side sleeper has not complained but did say our previous mattress was softer. She says she has no shoulder or back pain. One thing I've also noticed with memory foam is your sheets make a huge difference as far is comfort & sleeping hot. I've tried 100% cotton, percale & 100% cotton jersey sheets. IMO Jersey sheets were the best of the 3 because they allow the mattress to still contour to your body & breathe very well. The absolute best ones though are the ones I'm currently using which are SheeX. Definitely look those up. They are super thin, sleep the coolest & even contour the best. Expensive but I will never go back to any other sheet. Oh definitely do not fit your sheets tight around the bed. They will restrict the airflow of a foam mattress. Make sure you always get deep pockets and there is some give & movement to the sheets or it will make the bed feel even firmer. Anyways, now that I've written a wall of text lol I hope I've helped a bit....I appreciate the honest review. It's nice to not watch a review from someone that is in the pocket ;)
I'll have to look up those sheets! I've been on flannel since I got it, and you would think it would sleep hot but it doesn't! I'm still working on my back-stiffness/soreness. I start on my back, but after the first sleep cycle I end up on a side. At the very least this is a very real motivator to get back into my long dormant exercise regime.
Very helpful tho 👌👌
THANK YOU SO MUCH! My boyfriend is a big guy and I wanted to surprise him with a new bed. Super helpful!
I'll say that your mileage may vary. I'm 2 months in now and I'm still experiencing the "paradox of comfort". I'm well rested, but still waking up stiff (not sore). But the stiffness is gone by the time I make coffee. I need to do a follow-up video, but I suspect this bed isn't going to really rock my socks off until I drop a few stone.
Erik Waiss totally fair assessment. I was worried that the mattress would lose its shape quickly and look warped. From reviews, it looks like it holds up really well!
Great review man! Thanks so much for an honest review for us big boys! You’ve definitely helped me make a decision on my next mattress purchase.
I have done a few more on this bed, and I just posted a one-year review! Check it out before you plop your money down!
Thanks for your honest assessment. Good to get the big guy perspective.
I'm still working on it, it is getting better but I still get stiff by morning.
I had soreness too for a while but i figured it was my back just getting use to the bed. now no aches
I love watching this guy. Make more videos!
GREAT REVIEW... Well its been three nights on my new Nectar Mattress and here are my thoughts on the purchasing of a Queen bed with the sheet set. ORDER/DELIVERY:Ordered on the 9th and shipped on the 11th. FedEx first stated it would be delivered on the 13th but at 1800 tracking update changed it to the 16th...oh well. UNPACKING: It ways 85lbs and has no outside strap for moving it (Recommend they add one). Once unpacked it expanded immediately and to the stated 11ish inches. within 30 minutes the off-gassing started and its not a pleasant "new car" smell but a strong plasticy smell. Put the fan on it and opened a window and most of the odor was gone...still a slight smell but it could be the free pillows as well. COMFORT: The mattress is Super Firm (7/8 out of 10, if ten is cement). I have always favored a plush top and softness in a mattress and maybe that's why I have been consistently sore in the morning. At 5'9"/260 with arthritis in my shoulder sleep is often difficult. That has changed with this mattress as its both Firm and yet SOFT at the same time and I wake up refreshed versus the tired feeling of having woke up several times at nite tossing and turning as I have done in the past. VERDICT: I am happily impressed and if I hadn't gambled on this mattress I would still be tossing and turning and tired each morning and I still have a year left to see if this initial feeling changes...its a win-win for me.
After a few weeks or so my shoulder starting acting up again ( arthritis /slightly torn rotator cuff) so I decided to put my old 2-3" gel pad on the mattress and am sleeping perfectly. I am still happy with this mattress and hope that once the shoulder is better I can go back to just sleeping on the mattress alone.
How is it now? 8 months later?
Dude- thank you for doing this! You should really consider doing more of these! You're right-a lot of the mattress review people are little, or super fit, or whatever. I'm a "curvy gal", and my husband is about 6'1 and 300+ pounds (think human bear). I have cervical and thoracic back issues (had surgery on 2 levels a few months back) and he has shoulder and lower back issues, so we really need to replace our 15 year old mattress LOL. I also love your personality. You are fun to watch! Make. More. Videos. :-)
Thanks for providing a bigger human review. This makes a huge difference when it comes to mattress shopping for larger folks. I’ve recently acquired a tempur rhapsody and have had some back issues. It’s very firm and I tend to sleep through the night which I hadn’t in years. I’ve been eye balling other mattresses because I’ve wondered if side sleeping on memory foam isn’t so great for my back. After some X-rays and several weeks of chiropractor adjustments things are better. But like you said, the core and exercise is a huge thing! I’ve realized that a lot of my back issues are created when rolling over in bed and twisting things out of place. For big people it’s harder to roll on memory foam. Therefore the core strength helps keep things together. I’m r ally glad you mentioned that because a lot of people don’t realize that point! This I’ve learned for myself and try to share it with friends. Great job. 👍🏻 I’ve been considering a Nectar but now I think I’ll give my tempur a chance as it sounds like this is similar to what I have.
Thank you again! 🙏
Yes, rolling over and twisting things out of place...YES....I do that. And there is an adjustment period because rolling over in this bed is slightly different from rolling in a spring bed...not a huge difference but a subtle one...... I occasionally have a lower back ache with my month old nectar and I attribute it to this...the twisting oddly when I am asleep thing....
Dude you have a cool room
Ya I learned my lesson with a Casper all memory foam mattress. As a bigger person I think you need inner springs. My back was killing me. I recommend the titan for a reasonable priced mattress for big people.
I did a review too (several) but the last one yesterday and I am a real person and I'm not tiny (over 200)....I had a bit of transient lower back ache, but you've got to understand that with my old worn out mattress I had ALOT of pain...and not just in my back. Sometimes I have it, sometimes I don't with the Nectar so that is an improvement. I sleep on my side or sometimes roll to more of my tummy. I think it has to do with how I sleep, how I learned to sleep with the other mattress to avoid hurting more and my body hasn't broken those habits yet. I also did not sleep well the first three and now I am at a month and I love it...so maybe by now you're happier with it. :)
oh btw thanks for your review....my son is your size and height and I've been debating getting him one in a week because his mattress is old and he's having frequent back issues that I'd like to improve for him...the review of the average guy/girl is REALLY important. And the pillow I agree with...but it would be great for between your knees and if I did that I BET I wouldn't have lower back ache anymore....but can I make my body keep it while I'm sleeping...not sure.
Winds of Change I seem to keep going backwards rather than forwards, because every time I think I've got this mattress licked I go home to help my dad with yard work and come home with new back pain. So I've had to do a lot of experimenting trying to figure out what is actually from the Nectar and what is from my own dumbness. That said, I'm still sticking with it; I'm now more than a month in and I seem to be sleeping better. I still wake up with a bit of soreness in my lower back but I'll take it.
Thank you for this review. I’m 6’3 350.
What you end up going with? I’m a big guy looking for matters. Prob exact your height/weight. I feel like my big butt would smash this mattress.
I love your sense of humor...lol
"If this is a 6, what is an 8"? Bahahaha
SOLD! thanks for the enjoyable, informative review. :)
Erik you have like, the only legit mattress view on UA-cam it feels like. EVERYTHING is shills! Thank you!
I got a full size nectar that was returned so it is already broken in. I can't wait to get it to my place to check it out. looks brand new and I saved 550 bucks!
Thank you for this informative video I would like to buy a purple 4 bed but the price is a issue for me I would have to save up for it but I like Nectar's price range but I'll wait and save up and see if you are going to keep this Nectar mattress or not Thanks
Like your REAL review. Look forward to more videos!
Thanks for taking the time to make this review!
I’m expecting my full sized mattress to come in next week with an adjustable frame. I recently got a back strain from very poor posture and I tend to sit for long periods of time at home and stand for very long periods of time at work.
I’m 5’3” weighing in at 293lbs. I hope I don’t have problems with my Nectar mattress. I’ve tried my friend’s Nectar mattress and it is what actually sold me with the product rather than Purple.
Hearing your experience with it gives me something to look forwars to.
Watch my follow-ups, I did have to get a 3" topper. Now it's perfect with the extra foam.
I like the idea of the nectar but as it's so firm, even breaking in some, would most likely be way too firm for me. Unfortunately, I'm a side sleeper that has a bad back, have fibromyalgia, and joints are super sensitive to pressure points.. I need literally for a bed to curve where needs be, and super soft for pressure points. Don't think I'll ever find that. Seriously thinking about getting a damn hammock to sleep in lol. Had some of the best sleep in those. Have a foam now, comfortable at first but now has huge dips in it and literally have to sleep with ten pillows and two blankets positioned where I won't slide down in the bed and it *sort of* aligns correctly. Just madness.
Bro you pay attention to your viewers so cool and plus i also find your humor funny as hell
Elite Dino I need to buy more dumb stuff to do reviews on! :D Thanks for watching.
Erik Waiss np bro
Erik Waiss and maybe try cheap stuff like amazon reviews if you do I'll get people to watch your videos
Thanks Erik. Great video. Just bought a nectar. Can’t wait to unbox the sucker. Where did you get that perrot? I bought the same one at a bar in Lawrence Kansas.
Michael Bickimer garage sales!
He telling the truth very firm my back hurt in the beginning also. The pillows are super firm and never give
I just got the bed about 2 weeks ago, I slept with it on the floor for the first week as the frame came late and I've had such bad back pain as an overweight sleeper
I just ordered one of these in full before seeing this. I'm no lightweight either at about 200 lbs. This seemed like the best bang for the buck after the most ATROCIOUS experience with a budget Sealy Posturepedic model. By bedtime I always feel loose and limber but by morning its all I can do to stand up straight because my lower back and hips are soo stiff and painful. Not wishing to bash Sealy in general but my experience has been awful. Shame too because I only had this bed for a couple years now.
I suggest watching my 75 day review, but also the "silent' review I posted yesterday. In the end, the "paradox of comfort" was something I could not overcome. I"m not a good side sleeper, and I've never been a stomach sleeper, so I tend to just lay flat on my back and not move for 6-8 hours. This is, I think the root of my problem, as everything gets stiff over time. I caved last week and bought a 3-inch gel-memory-foam topper and that seems to have solved ALL of my problems. I hope I'm right about the weight to comfort ratio, and that yours is comfy from the get-go. But if you find that it is too stiff a bed consider a topper.
Enjoyed the videos, Erik. Keep making them. You got something about you and I can't help but believe you would find success at this if you keep at it. Good night!
Stick with it! Btw us old people take longer to adjust to new things. Good review, great info.
Renae Bona I am rapidly adjusting, and while I still wake up a little bit stiff I've started looking forward to bed and it is quite relaxing when I first get in.
Trust me my dude I have slept on an 8...I have chronic back pain and arthritis in my knees. I slept on a firm bed my friend recommended that helped her with supporting her joints...I woke up hurting so bad I literally couldnt fully inflate my lungs when breathing. My back and sides and chest hurt so bad omg.
Wow, excellent review....you answered so many of my questions....thank you. Only trouble is, i'm guessing Nectar isn't going to come get a person's large OLD mattress when they deliver their's, so i'm stuck w/ what to do w/ it. Plus, what would return costs be and how is anyone going to return an unboxed mattress after any length of time?
I don't know much about the return policy, TBH. I always assumed they had you donate the mattress or something similar rather than ship it back, but I could be wrong. As for the old mattress, the curb is your friend...
OK thank you (we don't have curbside pickup of large items)
Fellow hefty fellow here, looking at one of these, tried one today and my back just went away, but i don't trust that right away.
Do you still have the bed?? Love your review! Really struggling to pull the trigger on a bed.
Still have it! Fixed it too! (Later vids)
Probably did have something to do with moving the Mattress by yourself i did the same thing and had a sore back for 2-3 days.
I've had my Nectar for something like 3 weeks. I hate it. I sweat all night, toss n turn and wake up in pain. My pain lasts all day. I'm 5'6", 165lbs. My husband loves it and he's 5'7", 200lbs.
I want to return it and get a purple.
I've made a couple follow-up videos to this one. I tried to tough it out, but no dice. I eventually bought a 3" topper and now it's all awesomesauce. I really wonder if the Nectar would've been perfect if it were just a few inches thicker.
Please do an update review
AngelIsHereTo ObserveTheEnd I may go ahead and make another review video. But I need to think about it first. Things have not really improved as much as I would like them to. I'm having additional back problems but by experimenting with this mattress, another mattress, my couch, and hotel mattresses I have determined that only the least obnoxious back pain is actually associated with the Nectar, everything else is my own stupidity in lifting heavy objects.
Your decor is nice, for a big fat dude lol. Thanks for this review
Hope you do this for 5 years
This is awesome! Thank you for your honest review :)
Nina J, there are more, the story unfolds...
Hey Erik. I am really wondering though if your back pain went away? I really not looking forward to idea of using a pillow behind my knees. That's one reason I broke down and decided to replace this bed so soon. :/
DO NOT ORDER from Nectar. Their delivery window is garbage. They state 7-10 days on the website. I am on day 12 with no end in sight. Their only reply is "We are working on it." By the way, they only let you know it will be late after you pay. I had several online chats asking about delivery dates as I moved and did not want to take my bed with me. They clearly knew they had delays, but never mentioned this in the chats. Customer service is of absolutely no help.
I think I mentioned it took a month when I ordered mine and there wasn't a global pandemic at the time. Then again, anecdotes are not data and your experience may vary.
If you are falling off the bed, maybe it's not the bed 😂
How is your mattress now? I'm a big guy with bad back and neck problems would you recommend it for me?
There are more videos! Spoiler: I'm still using the bed now, with augments.
cool decorations
I like 'em! They're more numerous in later videos...
Hi, I'm 6'2 260lbs, I was curious. Is there a diff mattress you'd recommend? I purchased the amerisleep AS3 but returned it didn't sleep cool and was much too firm for me. I'm typically a stomach or side sleeper but have been known to sleep on my back as well. I'm leaning towards the nectar but just wanted some feedback before I do.
Austin Burk my experience is limited to innerspring mattresses, and the nectar. But from what I can see online, it appears the amerisleep is actually a little bit firmer than the nectar. I would not suggest the nectar for stomach sleeping, but as you weigh less than I do, you might find the nectar comfortable. Worst case scenario you've got an entire year to decide if you want to keep it.
Erik Waiss right on, thanks for the feedback, keep up the good reviews
Good video, very real. Thanks for the review.
The saga continues in further videos!
Thanks for the video.
I like your honesty and the mask on your walls, I make them ceramics are yours wooden? Good review
All wood tikis (so far) but there's a lot of wall left to fill.
I bought the mattress thanks to your review I currently sleep in an old firm bed. I shit you not its called the "rock'. I dont think the firmness will bother me. Thanks for the good review
Carlos Silva I don't know that I'm ready for this level of responsibility...
So I have used my nectar mattress for a few days and I have to say your review is very accurate. Thanks for the good review. The mattress what was exactly what I was looking for.
That's the funniest comment I've never read to date on UA-cam, lol 😂 can't wait to try my nectar!
Great review
Thank you for your review! Very helpful!
thanks for the review!!!
you may be having spasms from sleeping in the same position for a long time. I have that. Does the mattress make you feel " trapped" is it hard to roll over after laying on your side for 20 minutes?
I get a bit of a crater by the end of the night, but my core workouts have resulted in no difficulty sitting up and swinging out. If anything, I feel more cozy.
Best review for big guys. Fat guys have issues finding a good matress
Still not perfect. I had to get a Topper later to make it perfect.
I have the lucid prime hybrid I'm a big guy get something with Kohl's
Thank you!!!!!!!
It was about 18 years ago
Fellow fat man here I love my nectar mattress
Thank you!
Good man, very good review...
So over a year later, how’s the bed?
Thinking if doing a 1 year next month... Some ups and downs, covered in videos after this one. Finally decided to get a 3" mem-foam topper and now everything is perfect. Even with the topper it was still well under a grand for the King. It's the most comfortable bed I've ever owned!
Erik Waiss I’m considering the Big Fig
I still got to research for a heavy person.
Is a king size good for 2 big people ?
Yes, even if you move around a bit you probably won't run into each other, unless you want to.
Hey, can we get an update? Thx
I think I may have too at this point
I'm a side sleeper so was wondering how you would describe laying on ur side for a period of time with this mattress. Thanks for the video....your video is the only one I could find where a larger person has tried this out let alone bought with their own money.
Sydney Doe I still have not completely adjusted to this mattress. So I will start the night on my back with a pillow underneath my knees. After I finish a sleep cycle I generally end up turning on my side and essentially sleeping in a fetal position with a pillow between my knees. So, if my back gets too sore or stiff to sleep on my back, I can always turn on my side and I don't have too many problems that way.
Erik Waiss do you feel any pressure in your hips in that position (or anywhere else?) I watched a reviewer who mentioned that laying on ur side and being larger you might feel the harder denser foam that's on the bottom of the matteress or the box spring underneath which has kept me from considering it since I am a larger woman and sleep on my side.
Sydney Doe I actually noticed more pressure in my shoulders, which I have seldom noticed before, probably because I've not ever slept fully on my side, just at a weird angle previously. The density of foam is not really an issue for me, I feel that the bed actually provides more support on my side then on my back oddly enough. I learned the pillow between knees trick from my mother, who has had both hips replaced; that was one of the things they showed her to relieve hip pressure when sleeping on her side.
Erik Waiss yeah pillow trick does work but I have an old traditional mattress right now with a memory foam topper on it that doesn't support really anymore and needs desperately replaced and I can feel the springs push up and cause pressure into my hips or back...I have ms and bad back so I get muscle spasms and stuff so no pressure points is key for me....and finding an affordable matteress while disabled and suitable for my size is difficult to say the least
Sydney Doe I don't know that I can honestly suggest this mattress for you. Obviously they have a return policy that is one of the longest in the industry. You may need to determine how firm your current mattress is and then see if you want something that's firmer or softer. It sounds like you're lacking in support, but as I described this in the video this thing is a super firm slab at first. And it has made me very aware of back problems that I had been ignoring. From that angle, it is perhaps not the best choice of somebody who already knows about support problems. It sounds like you might be better off with a conventional mattress that has a lot of firm coil support but then a memory foam pillow top? (Also, this is just my opinion, I'm a geologist not a doctor)
Did you end up keeping it?
Well, there is a 1-year review video... :)
Don't count on the internet to diagnose your back, go to a doctor get x-rays and an mri.
I got a lot better after I recovered from the whole mattress lift, but it will definitely be a topic of discussion at my next physical.
Mike Hogue generally being overweight is the cause of the issue
My Nectar mattress still smells terrible after 7 weeks.
Annette Jenkins your mileage may vary? :D
Thanks for this, from a fellow large(r) man
You’re too heavy for this mattress you need a mattress that’s geared towards heavier set people over 250 pounds. Nectar is good for people that are 250 pounds and under and on the lightweight side I believe they should be around 150 pounds so between 150 to 250 pounds a person should sleep good on that mattress.
Thank you for this
Just like any other mattress, there’s an adjustment period. I just thought that was common knowledge 🤷🏻♀️
Mr. Shark sleeps with you.
Mr Shark is a valuable ally.
Nobody does 6 maths,year,2 yearsand so on
How are you liking it Erik?
GinaMarieRivers we're a month-and-a-half in and this morning I woke up without a back ache and without any soreness at all, maybe just a bit stiff. So at this point I would say I'm going to keep the bed and keep working on my core exercises.
Erik, this is my first time on your channel and I really appreciate your review! Like you stated, there are way too many paid shills when it comes to mattress reviews. I hope your back is better now. Thank you.
There's a super interesting read by Fast Company about mattress reviews, if anyone is interested: www.fastcompany.com/3065928/sleepopolis-casper-bloggers-lawsuits-underside-of-the-mattress-wars
I agree it is very firm not sure i like it.
Some Channels are def shills
Dude need an gym body, Planet fitness is for you, that way you can get a hammock and ditch the bed, but the hammock will fit in with your room🧐🤔👍
I do push-ups and sit-ups, etc., at home where I won't get The 'Rona. Hammock is already strung up in the back yard. Bed still rocks.
Update on matress?. Thanks
Lee Sybrant I have made a couple update videos!
this bed looks stiff
Nice Tapa cloth looks Tongan
tavitela2 I'm not sure which country of origin this one came from. I snagged it for ridiculously cheap on eBay, and the person who was selling it from an estate had no idea what it was, other than that the original owners were using it as a dust cover for one of their beds in a guest bedroom! I wish the edges hadn't been cut off, I'm sure there was a lot of useful information there that would have helped identify island of origin.
Erik Waiss I'm 99% sure it's Tongan. These are prized mats when kept whole. They can go as far as the length of a football field but not limited to it. It's used now a days as gift offerings in Tongan functions such as weddings bdays funerals. It's all made by hand and are worth a lot of money in a very small market if kept whole. But yours wouldn't be used as a gift because it looks like it's a very small piece left from a much larger size mat! But all in all you are a owner of a bonafide traditional Tapa Cloth mat that were made centuries ago for Royalty to sit on in the south Pacific!
Tongan would have been my guess, but I am surprised by the lack of diversity of reference material online considering how many people exhibit them and collect them. Still, it's nice to have something I know is authentic even if it is not whole. And I'm happy to display it to my friends and family who come over.
ua-cam.com/video/zdHOf1Q6GEE/v-deo.html check it out
A little background to add on to what I already explained.
Lose some wright--I lost 50 lbs in 15 months and feel much better