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.
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.
1260784
It inflates fairly quickly- better than the inflatable bed I had previously. We've used it a half-dozen times so far and have been happy with its performance and comfort. Hope this helps.
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.
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.
1641673
We've used it a few times - plug it in and it inflates then holds that pressure - very easy and surprisingly comfortable and as solid as a regular bed. Just got to be plugged in.
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.
1097240
Yes to deflating quickly. There is a knack to folding. Trying to get it back into the box it came in is almost impossible. It can be done if you make note of how it is folded when you take it out of the box for the first time.
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.
1404608
No, you have to blow it up and release the valves to deflate. Since I was on vacation, I was concerned about it deflating good enough to fold back into suitcase, but it was fast and easy. Since its just the pillow and outer ring that inflates, it only takes minutes to blow it up.
1975916
Should not take too long, you need to pinch the valve at base to open the safety flap. You can get a simple hand pump too. Do not inflate fully it will adjust to your contours, I usually inflate a bit more than half way. Same with air beds.
46823
Unless you have a pump with a gauge, you just have to feel for "Firmness" when inflating. If I am not mistaken, the valves are 1-way, only allowing air to go in, then there is a dump valve to deflate.
1986887
It is easy to deflate and fold up. But getting it back into the storage bag is difficult. I ended up buying a large bin to store all of it including air compressor. That was so I don't have to fold it too tightly to squeeze into the bag (irritating). I put the bin in my garage. It's large. Taking it out and putting it away is a process.
12161
Inflation takes a minute, it's super fast. I'd say deflating takes longer though & you'll need to squeeze the air out of it to put it away. I fold it in thirds, then have my kids lay on it & roll from the step to the back-about 5 minutes.
1520176
There is only one way to inflate and then deflate the mattress when you're done. It's very easy, it does not have to be done 3 times. The hard part is getting it to fit back into the bag when it's deflated.
1136002
We leave it over the weekend, a filter and pump would be a nice additionit's not designed to be inflated or out in the elements long unless you get a cover, I use my cordless leaf blower to inflate it, but a small shop vac setup to blow would work just as well
797078
It doesn't self-inflat, you give it a few short bursts of breath and it's inflated. What I learned about it is that it's most comfortable Not totally inflated -- you need some "play" to cushion. Also, don't miss out on the "secret" -- it's not only soothing comfort for the tush, it's heaven for feet (partially inflate and put it on the floor and put your tootsies on top, feels wonderul, especially on flights). My husband and I really had delightful relief on flights.