JCZ...
I'm sure that someone will "correct" me if I'm wrong, but my understanding is that TempuPedic is the trademark name for memory foam, which is supposed to "mold to the impression of, not break down, provide excellent insulation, and be wonderfully comfortable to the body part presented to it... Originally developed by NASA for long term use in space, (although my understanding is that space cadets actually sleep suspended in zero g, without the need for a mattress. They just tie themselves to a bulkhead in an enclosed area. You know, to keep themselves from floating away during thier sleep, propelled by normally benign anal ventilation (otherwise known as gastro-intestinal flatulance), which can cause severe and last problems on a space station or shuttle). I use it to pack high end firearms with sensitive sighting devices, others use it for beds, and now, I've heard a rumor, that it may be used to cuddle tushies on motorcycle seats!
However, it is technically referred to as a visco-elastic polymer
"Visco: resistant to change of shape.
Elastic: able to return to its original shape after being forced to change.
Imagine lying on a surface that senses exactly how far to let you "sink in" so that every point on the contour of your body is supported.
When you are not on that surface, it then "flows" back to its original, flat shape. This phenomenon is similar to pushing your hand into the surface of a bowl of water and feeling the water flow to fill every contour and curve of your hand, then return to its original shape once your hand is removed "
Which I refer to as bunch of hoo-haa, but may be relevant to this conversation after Spyder's relating of his preference levels for a wet tush...
However, using it as a motorcycle seat cushion could provide us with unintended health benefits, as this ad states:
"Good health begins with cleanliness. Dust mites have been a common problem with the thick padding that covers traditional innerspring mattresses. You can now avoid inhaling common bedding allergens such as dust mites while you sleep.
Tempur-Pedic products are naturally treated to be resistant to mites and other household allergens. Our products are also CFC (chlorofluorocarbon) and formaldehyde free.
Tempur-Pedic products promote a healthier you and they’re environmentally friendly. "
Now, since my a$$ seldom sleeps on the bike, and even less seldom inhales mites, I question whether the mite and allergen theory will do my a$$ any good, however, it may, in fact, help other areas of the anatomy by chasing off pre-existant bugs collected during the previous nights stay in a natty hotel bed, which I am sure my significant other would probably appreciate...
In other words, it's fancy foam. I truly hope that this provides some moderate amount of clarity to an otherwise very frustrating and complex issue.
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