Originally Posted By OregonMouse
Jason, as described in my post above, I use a large bellowed air pad blown up halfway because I need a soft surface that my hip and shoulder can sink down into to keep my spine horizontal when I'm on my side, without having either hip or shoulder hit the ground. Do you know any female with wide hip bones who has tried the NeoAir and who can achieve a level spine with it when side-sleeping? Can the NeoAir be blown only half full and still keep hip bones off the ground? If the pad is too hard or my spine isn't level when side-sleeping or my hip or shoulder is on a hard surface, I will spend a painful and sleepless night.

I do plan to try the NeoAir, and I would be happy to pay the premium for the lighter weight, but the more I look at the pictures, the more I think it isn't going to work for me.
I am a side sleeper as well, though I don't know how my hips compare to yours blush. What I have experienced, due to the sheer amount of baffles, is that it's fairly easy to find that 'sweet spot'. Typically I blow it up and then release about 1/4 to 1/2 the air to get it just right (it takes about 14 breaths to fill it up tight). I think you will have a similar experience to mine. You will find that with this pad you can find the point where your hips aren't hitting the ground, but the pad isn't rock solid either. In my opinion that is what makes this pad worth all the hype it's been getting.
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