Is this cushion weight rated? Will it work with extremely obese persons?
88478
If you consider a 310 lb person obese (I do and it's me I'm talking about) then the cushion works well for me. I use it daily while driving my automobile. It relieves the pressure points on my butt (my obesity never reached that point so my butt has a few pressure points) for which I'm definitely thankful.
88479
I would think this would a little on the thinner side to support extremely obese person and in roho website the a 250 ibs weight limit. If properly inflated it should be better than basic foam cushion but maybe not for "extremely obese persons". Hope this helps http://www.therohogroup.com/products/seat%20cushions/mosaic_cushion.jsp
88480
It reads on the tag = Weight Limit: 250 lbs/ 113 kg. I do not have it FULLY inflated so it has some 'give'. Works for my sister but she is 114 lbs.
1913429
I am 204 lbs and find it quite firm and supportive. As with any pillow type product, it is a subjective choice, however for me I find it to be fine.
475206
I don't know. I weigh about 180 pounds and it works fine for me. I do think a person with a very large derriere would have problems using this. Other than that, it has been a joy to own.
1399419
Holly, I am not sure if it would work I haven't tried that............... because I have both legs imputed. This is the second cushion I have had in my wheel chair it does good for me. Sorry I wasn't any help.
1711206
I believe they would. I have had several groups of company that have sat in them and never had a problem. I have never tested them on extremely obese people.
897745
I'm an old man but I weigh about 200 pounds. I have sat on it but not for long.....it's very uncomfortable. You'll need a thickly padded cushion.
1313443
I weigh 240 and so does my husband. We are large people and used them easily. They weren't comfortable like an easy chair in the living room but they did give our feet much needed rest at the recent PGA Championship!
533195
My husband and I are both under 200 pounds - our size is not an issue. I can tell you this is a really nice seat for the money, it is tufted but does have a lower back. We put it on our existing pedestal and it is beautiful. I would say the weight distribution would be a determining factor as to whether or not this person would be able to sit comfortably.
1913430
This item is quite firm and with any cushion the comfort is per the individual's taste. As for support I find it very adequate. I am about 204 lbs and have no complaints.
2266920
Great question. How much does the person weigh? If it is someone who is morbidly obese like 400 pounds, I would question whether it could take the stress. But I know somebody 200 pounds has absolutely no problem sitting on it. Have you contacted the manufacturer to ask?
514312
Neither my husband nor I are small people, we are at 250 and 200 lbs. and the Therm-a-rest cushion has worked for both of us through numerous football and volleyball games. Hope this helps.
1314268
It's extremely sturdy. I weigh 175 lbs and it could take a whole lot more. I think in reading about it I read 300, but not sure where. I would say that's in reason. That top cushion is 4" plus thick and barely dents when I sit full on.
2160657
I think so. Hubby and I are no light weights (in the 200's) and we are both comfortable on ours. However, the whole comfort thing is very subjective.
192241
I am a heavy person >275 lbs and have had no trouble with it at all. I love it. I sleep by myself though so I don't know how it would do with another person with you though.
1462548
The way it is made, it should work for all weights. The seat is only a thin foam cushion, there are no moving or electrical parts in the seat itself. Everything is in the back. I am 190lbs and it works great. Weight should not make much of a difference because of the way it is constructed. Just put the seat in a chair (we use it in an upright recliner) and lean back against it and turn on the controls.
1655884
I'm 250lbs and have no issue . It doesn't feel like it gives . It works great. I hope that helps.
2191928
Not sure but my friend weighs almost 300 and does fine but we use a cushion