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.
947553
Perhaps my favorite feature is its ease to inflate and deflate. It has two air valves, a conventional one and the Boston valve which fits well to a power inflator. Removing the cap on the valve quickly deflates.
277800
I don't go camping, but it may be difficult to transport (i.e. if you're backpacking) as it's heavy. I believe it takes about 10-15 minutes to deflate, and it does pack up neatly.
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.
313466
It deflates quickly. I think it took less than 5 minutes to deflate. I let it lay for a while before I folded it up and put it back in its bag.
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.
918938
I use a rechargeable air pump with a switch to deflate . It only takes 2 minutes.
1914337
Very quick to deflate and inflate with the internal pump. It comes with a bag to store which is not that bad and it's big so when you deflate the bed It fits in the bag easily. I bought the queen size and it feels heavy but I think thats a good thing because it feels and looks durable. It took me alone about 5 minutes or less to inflate and about just a little over that to deflate and store.
975711
It definitely deflates some with each use, but it takes two seconds to blow it back up because the air hole is so big. I think that's the beauty of it. It's intended for travel so you can quickly blow it up and then deflate and roll it up small into a bag.
754461
Not sure but its heavy. Without inflation, I can left it and move it for a short distance like a few feet. When it's inflate, it's impossible to move.
79570
I am in the same boat. Mine came a bit inflated but not enough to use. Trying to inflate with pump (not provided) I don't feel much progress is happening.
882290
Yeah I used an air mattress pump. It really isn't a lot of air. You can blow it up with your mouth in about ten minutes. It's super easy.
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.
2069864
I used an electric air pump and it took less than a minute, but you can do it with manual pump too. We inflated ours before we went to the party so there was less to do the day of. It doesn't take up that much room if you have an SUV or truck, we just put in on the top of all the coolers and transported it that way.
1936849
Great device! Here is the deal. The pump can be set from 8 kPa to 80 kPa. If you do the conversion that means it has a range of 1.16 PSI to 11.60 PSI. You set the desired kPa (obviously after you understand your converted PSI). The pump will work at high speed to get the bulk of the item inflated. It then shifts into low gear to get the last bit inflated and automatically shuts off when it reaches the target setting. I use it for a tender and a SUP and it works great. The other hidden benefit though is that you can put the hose on the pump air intake rather than outflow when you need to deflate the item. This allows you to get all of the air out and fold the item like it was when you first bought it. Great device! Here is the deal. The pump can be set from 8 kPa to 80 kPa. If you do the conversion that means it has a range of 1.16 PSI to 11.60 PSI. You set the desired kPa (obviously after you understand your converted PSI). The pump will work at high speed to get the bulk of the item inflated. It then shifts into low gear to get the last bit inflated and automatically shuts off when it reaches the target setting. I use it for a tender and a SUP and it works great. The other hidden benefit though is that you can put the hose on the pump air intake rather than outflow when you need to... » Read More Great device! Here is the deal. The pump can be set from 8 kPa to 80 kPa. If you do the conversion that means it has a range of 1.16 PSI to 11.60 PSI. You set the desired kPa (obviously after you understand your converted PSI). The pump will work at high speed to get the bulk of the item inflated. It then shifts into low gear to get the last bit inflated and automatically shuts off when it reaches the target setting. I use it for a tender and a SUP and it works great. The other hidden benefit though is that you can put the hose on the pump air intake rather than outflow when you need to deflate the item. This allows you to get all of the air out and fold the item like it was when you first bought it. « Show Less
1642168
Buy an air pump that has a deflate option and it is a piece of cake. Deflated it goes in the box it came in. I bought two and my grandkids beat them to death wrestling, running on them and jumping off them for two weeks of daily abuse. Love these floats. Great buy.
975710
Mine deflates at least 50% between uses. It's annoying, but it's so fast to reinflate that I don't care. If you're using it a lot it will be inconvenient.