Does it arrive inflated? and if so, would I be able to deflate it. I need this as a gift to take overseas.
1270441
It arrives inflated, and yes you can probably deflate it (use the needle to open up the hole and make sure the seal is removed).
1270442
It came inflated and as I remember they said not to add air for one year. I would recommend checking with the Spalding company on your question. It was a gift and as a grandmother I know very little about basketballs. Sorry.
1270443
It does come inflated . It can be deflated but it would would null the 1year warranty of never flat . But when the one I received I had to add air to to it . The grand kids love it
2014258
mine came pumped basically perfect. But I suggest getting a pump in case. I've seen it deflated in stores.
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.
325247
I'm sorry for the delay, I have not tried to inflate the bed while lying on it. I will say that I slept on it for nine days and enjoyed it every night. It's a little loud late at night, but it inflates very fast. You will not roll off the edge and the middle does not sink. I would buy another if I needed one.
80067
Yes, it ships deflated and you must blow it up. It's pretty much a beach ball.....but much cooler!
2197512
No, it comes deflated and you have to blow it up. It's a great toy, my granddaughter loves it!
772320
For packing, I've manage to make it 10"n x 12' and used rubber bands to make sure it don't come apart during transit. I would highly suggest a small pump or other means of inflating it if you do not want to use your mouth. You will spend most of the day just trying to inflate it and maybe get light headed and pass out.
1217629
It is shipped flat and deflated. I used a pump in order to inflate it faster vs using the straw thing that came with it for manual blowing.
1540324
It deflates and inflates quickly, so that shouldn't be a problem. I've never repacked it in its bag, so don't know how difficult that might be, but the air-mattress probably weighs about 20 pounds.
2107370
it does arrive compressed, and i'm quite sure if you have time, patience, and loads of energy you can compress it to travel with (maybe with one of those bags that attaches to the vacuum to pull air out). I am 5 foot 4 inches tall and it is taller than me, I can stand completely straight while holding it and it will drag the floor as I walk.
1716156
It inflates like a beach ball but. Definately not something you would want to blow up yourself though. I used a battery operated pump that I use for air mattresses.
866051
If you don't take the plastic off it wont inflate. It comes air sealed, so its flat when it arrives. You could always purchase a protective cover.
379305
Mine is still inflated so for exact dimensions deflated you'd needed to call company. They are very helpful. Amazon might tell u dimensions of the large box it comes in deflated. It is close to 3' by 4' deflated as the rubber is very thick and heavy.
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.
1924829
I'm sorry I don't know how to accommodate your request. The basketball I am selling will be shipped directly from Amazon. I am certain it was partially inflated in the manfacturer's packaging. I don't envision Amazon opening the package and deflating the product because then it would no longer be new. I could check.
367243
As picture shows, you can see an air pump next to it. It will arrive in the box flat and deflated. You will have to pump it yourself. So it's air. If it was sand you wouldn't be able to lift it, it's pretty big to be filled with sand
373939
You can inflate with the mouth or with a machine. Its not so big! Great for summer or travels! :)