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 Harley Davidson Softail 01 Harley Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Loaded With Options $7,300.00 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 8h 24m |
 Harley Davidson Softail Fatboy Harley 2005 Max Chrome 15th Anniv Ed Screamin Eagle Brown Custom Leather $13,500.00 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 31m Buy It Now for only: $13,500.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail FLSTCI 06 Harley Davidson FLSTCI Peace Officer SE NO RESERVE $6,499.00 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 9d 16h 3m |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTCI Heritage Softail $11,495.00 Time Remaining: 8h 3m Buy It Now for only: $11,495.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2006 Harley Davidson Softtail Springer Great Condition upgrades and extras $9,100.00 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 6h 25m Buy It Now for only: $12,900.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTC Softail Custom W WARRANTY $6,600.00 (31 Bids) Time Remaining: 19h 2m |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2003 Harley Davidson Softail Deuce Anniversary Edition Custom FXSTDI $11,550.00 Time Remaining: 4d 11h 58m Buy It Now for only: $11,550.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2003 Harley Davidson Doftail FXSTI Low MilesGun Metal $6,101.00 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 12h 2m Buy It Now for only: $9,000.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTN SOFTAIL DELUXE W WARRANTY $13,870.00 (23 Bids) Time Remaining: 19h 2m |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2007 07 harley davidson flstc Heritage Softail one owner deap blue NICE $10,999.00 Time Remaining: 6d 16h 7m Buy It Now for only: $10,999.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTB SOFTAIL NIGHT TRAIN W WARRANTY $5,800.00 (21 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 19h 2m |
 HARLEY DAVIDSON FAT BOY 2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE 100 YEAR FAT BOY SOFT TAIL FLAWLESS CONDITION $6,100.00 (18 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 17h 19m |
 Harley Davidson Softail 1994 Harley Davidson Softail Custom MUST SEE Exceptionally Clean $7,995.00 Time Remaining: 6d 5h 16m Buy It Now for only: $7,995.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 88ci Custom 2000 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTS SPRINGER SOFTAIL 88ci FULL CUSTOM LOADED LOW MILES $6,601.00 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 18h 32m |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FATBOY $10,600.00 (14 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 17h 10m |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2005 Harley Davidson Softail FLSTNI VERY low miles + 4000k in extras $14,500.00 Time Remaining: 4d 18h 21m Buy It Now for only: $14,500.00 |
 Custom Built Motorcycles Chopper SOFTTAIL Custom Chopper 2008 $4,300.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 10h 49m Buy It Now for only: $7,800.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTC HERITAGE Softail Classic W WARRANTY $10,100.01 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 19h 2m |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2003 Harley Davidson 100th Anniversary Softail BUILT MOTOR Only 198 Month $11,995.00 Time Remaining: 6d 5h Buy It Now for only: $11,995.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTB SOFTAIL NIGHT TRAIN W WARRANTY $7,000.00 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 19h 2m |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTB SOFTAIL NIGHT TRAIN W WARRANTY $3,250.00 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 19h 2m |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2007 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic Stunning Bike Only 230 Month $13,995.00 Time Remaining: 13d 5h 9m Buy It Now for only: $13,995.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2003 HERITAGE SPRINGER LOADED CUSTOM CHROME 1 OWNER ONLY 6291 MILES EXCCOND $8,601.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 7d 17h 17m Buy It Now for only: $15,495.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTFI FAT BOY $6,100.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 19h 2m |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2007 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic FULLY CUSTOMIZED Only 296 Per Mth $17,995.00 Time Remaining: 16d 9h 52m Buy It Now for only: $17,995.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL NIGHT TRAIN FXSTB $9,900.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 18h 42m |
 Harley Davidson Softail 1999 LAST YEAR EVOLUTION HARLEY DAVIDSON Softail Custom FXSTC W MANY EXTRAS $8,545.25 Time Remaining: 5d 13h 32m Buy It Now for only: $8,545.25 |
 Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic 2011 Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic with ABS $13,300.00 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 16h 16m Buy It Now for only: $15,795.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTI HERITAGE SOFTAIL FLST W WARRANTY $2,551.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 19h 2m |
 Harley Davidson Softail 1999 HARLEY DAVIDSON HERITAGE SPRINGER CLASSIC FLSTS Screamin Eagle UPGRADES $10,920.25 Time Remaining: 15d 9h 12m Buy It Now for only: $10,920.25 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2011 HERITAGE CLASSIC LOADED 1826 MILES WARRANTY 04 2016 LIKE NEW SAVE 1000s $500.00 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 6d 17h 17m Buy It Now for only: $16,495.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTDI Softail Deuce W WARRANTY $3,550.00 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 19h 2m |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2002 TEAL HARLEY DAVIDSON FATBOY FAT BOY FLSTF W MANY EXTRAS FULLY SERVICED $10,995.00 Time Remaining: 20d 17h 2m Buy It Now for only: $10,995.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2007 FLSTF Fat Boy White and Gold Lots of Chrome $12,995.00 Time Remaining: 4d 11h 8m |
 Harley Davidson Softail 1999 HARLEY FATBOY FAT BOY 239KMILES RED CHROMED FLSTS SOFTAIL TITLE N HAND $7,199.99 Time Remaining: 2d 4h 48m Buy It Now for only: $7,999.99 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 1996 HARLEY HERITAGE SOFTAIL SPECIAL NOSTALGIA FLSTN DELUXE CLASSIC CHROMED $10,996.25 Time Remaining: 13d 12h 52m Buy It Now for only: $10,996.25 |
 Harley Davidson FLSTFSE2 Fat Boy 2006 Harley Davidson FLSTFSE2 Screamin Eagle Fat Boy $15,600.00 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 16h 19m Buy It Now for only: $16,995.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2011 FLSTC SOFTAIL HERITAGE CLASSIC $8,100.00 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 10h 36m |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL FATBOY FAT BOY FLSTF SCREAMIN EAGLE STAGE 1 EXTRAS $10,996.25 Time Remaining: 13d 13h 12m Buy It Now for only: $10,996.25 |
 Harley Davidson FSXT Softail Standard 2004 Harley Davidson FSXT Softail Standard $5,600.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 17h 10m Buy It Now for only: $8,895.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON 100 YR ANNIVERSARY FXST SOFTTAIL SUPER NICE $8,000.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 18h 57m Buy It Now for only: $9,900.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2004 BLUE HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL FAT BOY FATBOY FLSTF LOW MILES MANY EXTRAS $11,395.25 Time Remaining: 15d 9h 15m Buy It Now for only: $11,395.25 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2010 FLSTC HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC 3196 MILES LAVA RED SUNGLOW PEARL IN COLOR $2,025.00 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 6d 19h 59m Buy It Now for only: $13,950.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 01 Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy $5,100.00 (15 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 17h 2m |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON FATBOY FAT BOY FLSTF SCREAMIN EAGLE BIG BORE 95 PATRIOT $12,346.15 Time Remaining: 5d 13h 33m Buy It Now for only: $12,346.15 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 1998 Harley Davidson Heritage Springer $8,000.00 (16 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 16h 26m |
 Harley Davidson Softail 1991 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTS SOFTAIL SPRINGER $250.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 6d 19h 2m |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL FAT BOY FATBOY FLSTFI FLSTF CHROME WHEELS EXTRAS $12,492.50 Time Remaining: 11d 9h 5m Buy It Now for only: $12,492.50 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2009 Softail Harley Davidson Heritage Motorcycle Black 1179 Miles Brand New $10,000.00 (24 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 17h 48m |
 Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail 2003 Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic 100th Anniversary Edition $5,877.99 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 16h 13m Buy It Now for only: $9,995.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2005 15TH ANNIVERSARY HARLEY DAVIDSON FATBOY FAT BOY FLSTF FLSTFI CHROMED EXTRAS $12,535.25 Time Remaining: 5d 13h 34m Buy It Now for only: $12,535.25 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2004 DUECE FULLY CUSTOMIZED 1 OF A KIND 30K INVESTED 1 OWNER LOW MILES EXCCOND $500.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 6d 17h 17m Buy It Now for only: $12,495.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 1996 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL SPRINGER BADBOY BAD BOY FXSTSB W EXTRAS LIKE NEW $12,820.25 Time Remaining: 8d 9h 59m Buy It Now for only: $12,820.25 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTBI SOFTAIL NIGHT TRAIN W WARRANTY $250.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 6d 19h 2m |
 Harley Davidson FXSTB Night Train 2009 Harley Davidson FXSTB Night Train $6,100.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 17h 11m Buy It Now for only: $14,495.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL FATBOY FAT BOY FLSTF FLSTFI VIVID BLACK W EXTRAS $12,962.75 Time Remaining: 8d 9h 58m Buy It Now for only: $12,962.75 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2003 HARLEY SPRINGER 100th $10,000.00 Time Remaining: 5d 10h 48m |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2008 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail $13,502.09 Time Remaining: 4d 13h 59m |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON 2 TONE SOFTAIL FATBOY FAT BOY FLSTF FLSTFI CHROMED EXTRAS $12,995.05 Time Remaining: 13d 13h 52m Buy It Now for only: $12,995.05 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2007 Harley Davidson Softail Springer Classic $14,826.85 Time Remaining: 4d 14h |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2009 Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe purple and silver $14,436.60 Time Remaining: 4d 14h 1m |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL FATBOY FAT BOY FLSTF FLSTFI THOUSANDS IN EXTRAS $12,995.05 Time Remaining: 15d 9h 16m Buy It Now for only: $12,995.05 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2006 Heritage Softail Firefighter Red $12,465.69 Time Remaining: 4d 14h 2m |
 Harley Davidson Softail 1994 FLSTC HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC MINOR BRUISES THEFT DAMAGE RUNS AND DRIVES $200.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 6d 20h 6m Buy It Now for only: $5,990.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail MINT BLACK BLUE 1995 HARLEY SOFTAIL SPRINGER BADBOY BAD BOY FXSTSB EXTRAS 7K $13,105.25 Time Remaining: 8d 10h 1m Buy It Now for only: $13,105.25 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 99 HARLEY FLSTS HERITAGE SOFTAIL SPRINGER EXTRAS CLEAN EXTRAS 17K MILES RARE $10,200.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 8d 19h 44m Buy It Now for only: $11,950.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON TWO TONE LUXURY BLUE IMPACT BLUE FXSTDI SOFTAIL DEUCE $9,500.00 Time Remaining: 5d 10h 46m |
 Harley Davidson Softail 1996 YELLOW HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL SPRINGER BADBOY BAD BOY FXSTSB W EXTRAS $13,200.25 Time Remaining: 11d 11h 8m Buy It Now for only: $13,200.25 |
 Harley Davidson Softail ONE OWNER STUNNING LIKE NEW LOW MILES RARE GLACIER WHITE FACTORY ALARM $10,090.00 (21 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 21h 27m Buy It Now for only: $13,488.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2003 HERITAGE SPRINGER 100th ANNIVERSARY EDT LOADED 1 OWNER LOW MILES EXCCOND $500.00 Time Remaining: 6d 17h 20m Buy It Now for only: $14,995.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 1993 90TH ANNIVERSARY HARLEY SOFTAIL SPECIAL NOSTALGIA FLSTN COWGLIDE COW GLIDE $13,495.00 Time Remaining: 20d 17h Buy It Now for only: $13,495.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2006 HARLEY SOFTAIL DELUXE SHOWROOM CONDLOW MILES $10,101.99 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 10h 47m |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTN SOFTAIL DELUXE FLSTNI W WARRANTY $250.00 Time Remaining: 6d 19h 2m |
 Harley Davidson Softail 1993 90TH ANNIVERSARY HARLEY SOFTAIL SPECIAL NOSTALGIA FLSTN COWGLIDE COW GLIDE $13,495.00 Time Remaining: 20d 17h 2m Buy It Now for only: $13,495.00 |
 Harley Davidson Softail 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTDI SOFTAIL DEUCE FXSTD W WARRANTY $250.00 Time Remaining: 6d 19h 2m |
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Mattress Retail's Naming "Tail" - Pillow Top, Euro Top, Or Plush Top?
Now that you are in the market for sleep, the challenge posed by the retail mattress world is a difficult one. There are so many choices that most shoppers will be easily confused. Confusion is a valuable ally to the mattress retailer. The sea of white is intimidating. They look similar but they are very different. Many have the same name, but have different "tails." The tails are your guides to the comfort challenge. The tails refer to the tailoring and the layering of materials on top of the support system in the mattress. Pillow top, Euro top, and plush top are tails which typically follow the model name. An example of a model name with tail would be Bristol Pillow Top, Bristol Euro Top, and Bristol Plush Top. Your challenge is to find the style, denoted by its tail, and the comfort level that best suits you and how you sleep. A fourth tail, intentionally omitted is the firm or tight top. The firm versions are meant for people who are looking for a flat, hard surface. They are not looking for comfort.
Comfort can be defined as a "state of ease or well being;" "relief from affliction;" or "something that affords physical ease and relaxation." Our stress filled world is more sleep deprived than ever. Most people admit to an average of 6 to 7 hours of sleep per night. If those hours are spent tossing and turning, trying to get comfortable, then you are sure to become a sleep deprived victim of your mattress set. Sleep deprivation can be a killer. Your challenge is to find a mattress that keeps your spine straight, and does not create pressure points. Answering the spinal alignment question requires a test of both the spring system (or foam support layers in a foam mattress) and the top comfort layers to see whether the mattress keeps your spine in a straight line. This can be done with a simple visual test while in the bed. Ask your partner to tell you whether your spine is straight from your neck to the base of your spine. If the hip area sinks, the mattress is too soft. If the hip area angles skyward, then the mattress is too firm.
The pillow top and the euro top can be easily recognized by two distinct tape (rope-like) edges running along the top sides of the mattress. The extra tape edge allows for more layers to be placed on top of the mattress support system. These layers are your main comfort layers. They may contain memory foam, latex foam, convoluted foam, natural fibers such as wool or silk, space age temperature regulators such as cool max, and ticking (fabric) woven with cotton, silk, or bamboo. A single tape edge sewing down all of those layers would create a definite "roll off the edge" feel which would limit the effective sleeping area of the mattress. The difference between the pillow top and the euro top is that the pillow top has a distinct indentation between the tape edges. The euro top (sometimes called a box top) does not have an indentation between the tape edges. Its side panel is a very neatly tailored "box." The euro top is often much thicker than the pillow top and can contain additional edge support to eliminate the "roll off" effect. Keep in mind that these thick mattresses will require deep or extra deep pocketed sheets. Some are so thick that a queen mattress will require king blankets and spreads in order to cover their sides when made.
The pillow top and the euro top are designed for maximum comfort and minimum pressure point stress. Either of the two would be best for lighter people, for side sleepers, and for people with pressure sensitivity issues at the shoulder, arm or hip areas. Memory foams and latex foams offer excellent contouring to the body without creating pressure. Heavier people may find that these pillow tops will allow their hips to sink into the mattress too far. A v-shaped kink in the line of the spine will cause muscles to pull; creating discomfort, soreness, and a restless tossing and turning at night. Heavier people will be better advised to consider the plush top mattresses.
Plush top mattresses have only one tape edge. They are not as thick as the pillow tops and the euro tops. They do not contain layers as thick as the other two, but they often contain the same foams, fibers, and ticking. The comfort advantages you find in the pillow tops and the euro tops are still offered in the plush tops, but you will notice a slightly firmer feel. If you are heavier, your spine will stay straighter in a plush top mattress. A lighter person may experience the "hip in the air," kink in the spine effect which will cause problems with pulling muscles and with pressure point problems. The plush tops provide budget saving advantages since they usually cost quite a bit less than the pillow tops and the euro tops. If body impressions are a concern for you, plush tops are much less prone to noticeable impressions than their brethren, although some imprinting is normal in all mattresses.
Hopefully this "tail" will assist you in your shop for sleep. May your happy ending be a "good night's rest."
About the Author
Recently retired after almost twenty years in the retail mattress world, I finally have the time for my passions: my family, reading, research, and writing. My new book, "Shop for Sleep and Survive the Bite" is now available through Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other book retailing sites. I enjoy blogging and Sleeplessandtired.com takes up much of my time. Topics are usually sleep related although I do venture off into humor, satire, and current events. Many of my articles have been published on the web. The ultimate goal is to continue my career of assisting the consumer in his quest for the "treasure" of a "good night's rest."