Is there any good way to deflate these? They take up a lot of room when inflated and it makes them difficult to store.
358953
They deflate like a car tire. Take a small screwdriver and press the tiny stem that is inside the valve stem.
358954
In the center of the valve where you inflate the tube, there should be a little pin. If you use a sturdy piece of plastic, or a tool used for removing tire from bikes to change out bike tubes, you can empty the air from the tube quite easily. Just make sure to hold the valve steady so that you don't cause any damage to the tube.
1285161
I just got these tubes and they are still inflated for winter use. When we are done with using them this winter, I will deflate them for storage.
2014255
Great question...we haven't yet! We filled it up at a gas station. I think there is a way to let air out using those pumps if you overfill...sorry not more helpful!
328239
Loosen the valve and do nothing else. It will self-inflate. If you want it to be even fuller, you can blow into the opened valve. When it inflated to your liking, close the valve. To deflate, open the valve and roll it up tightly. Then close the valve to keep it deflated. I carry mine in my purse rolled up and deflated. It takes up little room this way.
913998
I usually place a matchstick in valve to deflate. Can fold up fairly small when deflated. These rafts are not as durable as the old Sevylors, that are no longer available.
678058
That would take an excessive amount of time. This product is designed to be a portable, low-volume, high-pressure inflator. If you don't have a compressor, I would ask your friends if anybody has one. Thats the best way to inflate exercise balls. Although you could get a good workout using this :)
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As long as they are boxed, no problem. BUT.. and i can't emphasize this enough, make sure they don't leak (draw air). They can exert a surprising amount of force if they re-inflate in an enclosed space. I suggest put a vacuum on them, seal'em up and let'em sit for a few days to make sure they aren't leaking. Then box and ship
1860573
They are uncomfortable and difficult to get the plug closed. Return and try something else. Any of the "moon shaped" one's are OK. I tried this one B001DYDAEK and it worked quite well half inflated.
427316
These are big, and to orally inflate you would hyperventilate. We use a compressor, but I think it is a normal valve.
1422507
You have to blow it up like a pool toy. But we bought 1 and returned it wouldnt stay inflated. They sent a 2nd one same problem . Cost more in return shipping we just gave up.
535487
The problem with those is that they originally come "compressed". Once you rip open the bag and the pouch, they inflate to 2.5 time the size and weight, and can't go back. I'm afraid it would be like moving a regular mattress! I had the same problem as you, once, with a king size foam mattress, from a different manufacturer. The master bedroom was on the 2nd floor, and the staircase narrow and sinuous/winding. We had to lift it up thru the outside wall of the house and bring it in thru the window!
1626274
I dont see why there would be a problem with flying i would just not fill them completely. We put ours inside of gallon zip locs just in case.
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.
2168325
None whatsoever. I have had mine up several times, and they do not seem to even be fully stretched. Just make sure you do have the minimum amount of air in them.
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.
556381
They are deflated but it comes with a pump to inflat the ball. It's not to hard to inflate the ball and the air stays in for a long time
1227597
I don't use them for storage because I think the air gets in there too much and dries things out. I love them for shopping, though.