The skinny on soft side waterbeds:
The main support comes from foam edgings foam edgings.
It may be conveniently placed on a standard bed frame.
It may be easily positioned on a traditional bed like regular mattresses.

The skinny on hard side waterbeds:
May provide more security for some people.
Harder to handle or move around unlike the soft side waterbed mattress
May need a specially designed bed frame.

Via Everything Waterbeds
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