Is it easy to inflate/deflate? I would like to be able to take it to work and back home easily. Thanks.
62964
Not by hand pump. I use a small compressor. The size was to small for me...
62965
There is a good amount of pumping required to inflate. I'm not sure if its something I would want to do everyday.
62966
No sweat. The workout is not with the inflation. You can purchase an extra hand pump to keep at home, and one came with it. So one at work, one at home. I did not deflate the ball, the one time I took it home.
62967
This and all other workout balls will take a little time to pump up (5min) but deflating is simple as pulling a plug. Stores and folds up so you can put it in a bag.
62968
I think it'd be a pain to deflate and inflate every day but inflating it was no trouble really even though it did take a little time to get it to the size I wanted. I have yet to deflate it so I don't know how long that would take.
1802490
Oh yes, super easily. You just pull the little plug. In fact, I inflated it by mouth very easily, it's so small.
1219822
Yes, taking it to the gas station works best! We used it at my family reunion this summer, and despite my husband's protests, we stopped and inflated it with an air compressor. It took just seconds, however it didn't leave much room in the backseat for the rest of my family after it was inflated:)
278218
Well stated by previous reviewer! Yes, it's very easy to fill up. The trick is to restrain yourself from blowing too much air into it...in this case less is preferred. Also, if you take it with you to the movies, for example, please make a point of remembering it when you leave.
1425429
my husband bought it and it was not hard to operate. dont afraid just move it. the only thing, i know conair is good, but this one have a noise that can kill me.
335649
I do not pump this up.I inflate this using my own lung power and do not find it difficult at all.
1850418
It'll take days to inflate it by mouth. If you use a dinky car charger air pump, it takes about 30 minutes. If you use an inexpensive electric air pump it takes about 5 minutes. Deflating is pretty quick, but good luck fitting it back into the carrying bag it comes with. It's very difficult to be able to get every little bit of air out and roll it up as flat as it was when we got it.
2101523
Hi Tracy, It's very light, probably about a lb. or two. And if you take it deflated it would pack better. You could probably inflate it manually, it was just much easier with a pump. But not really necessary. Have fun on your trip!
322479
I use an electric air pump and it inflates quickly in less then 5 minutes. Your time may vary depending on pump. To be honest the center foot pillow takes longer to inflate due to the small diameter of the air valve. I always deflate after use and store back in my garage. The larger diameter air valves on the outer main floats allow it to deflate in just a few minutes. Hope this answers your question.
179195
Fully inflated it is pretty lightweight. I would think anyone of reasonable fitness could manage it. It is a bit bulky when inflated though. Finding a comfortable way to hold it might be the bigger issue. Any sort of lightweight cart would help on that front.
1395735
It deflates very easily. Just unscrew a knob on the side and it deflates in minutes. Then it rolls up and stores in a cloth bag. The bag has a strap for easier carrying.
2239237
The Pad self inflates and deflates on its own easily. It would be totally up to the individual if they wanted to use a pump, however, it is not necessary. We trust that is helpful.
2038085
It comes with everything to inflate also a patch which you WILL need. I had mine on carpet, never moved and in six months it was leaking--A LOT! Deflated completely in two days. Buy a better one.
485171
I can't answer about the weight. But it deflated like a large air mattress would. I left it to deflate fully when I left for work because I didn't feel like jumping up and down on it. When I returned home, it was pretty flat.
879710
I also wanted to add that if you plan to blow it up without a pump it can be a pain. I kept it blown up, but if you don't plan to then I would get a cheap pump so it's easier to deflate/inflate.Also, the temp reading is not accurate so I wouldn't go by that which again to me is not a big deal.
1912313
It deflates with the motor so about as fast as it takes to inflate. No more than 2 minutes. After I had it for a months it started deflating nearly all the way half way through the night.
159185
Comes with an interior pump you plug in. Has a dial you turn to inflate and deflate, you can suck all the air out aswell as blow it up in about a minute maybe two, very slick system.