How do you deflate this? It's impossible to roll it from one end, while pinching the valve to let the air escape at the opposite end?
1122536
I use a foot pump, or 12 volt pump, with the nozzle in the valve, in reverse mode, which sucks the air out.Or, you can insert a straw or vinyl coverer wire to keep the valve open while deflating. Hope this helps!
1122537
I used a small tooth pick to hold the valve open,, rolled up nicely completely deflated, hope this helps (just be careful not to damage the valve, pinch it and look inside, you'll see how it works,,, pinch it, slide the toothpick in and bingo)
1122538
What I did was fold it in halves while pinching the valve. It worked well for me.
328237
Turn the plastic valve, it will self inflate then close the valve to keep the air in.
733942
This comes with an air gauge that can be used to deflate - pushing the button on the side of the gauge releases air. Another option is an automatic deflator .. Staun Tire Deflators
794055
Yeah just like the other users said. Pull out the stopper and squeeze the air out. You have to squeeze the valve stem a little bit to open it up.
158533
We found that putting a clothes pin around the valve to "pinch" the valve open lets you get the air out more easily. Gave up on the quick pump and just pushed out air by hand.
303085
This is just all thoughts coming together to hopefully help - using the attachment with the long skinny nozzle, attach to the side that blows to inflate(the other side sucks to deflate) make sure you twist it to lock it in. Slide the balloon onto the long nozzle and hold tight then turn on. It worked for me. Hope this helps.
613243
I have had no problem with the valve. The stopper goes in gently, and it hold the air till I am ready to deflate. When flying, you are not supposed to inflate it until you are at cruising altitude, though.
97977
There's a second plug/baffle/stopcock underneath the first plug that simply uncaps. Unscrew the entire assembly and it deflates itself.
1609218
The best way to deflate is to use a powered inflator/deflator. I picked one up that uses the 12v connector in your car or boat. Use it with the pump hose to get ALL of the air out and seal the valve. The board rolls up as small as possible when this method is used.
1810084
A valve stem tool would be handy. It is best to remove the valve core, squeeze in the amount of Slime you want, replace the core and re-inflate. That way the Slime goes in faster and the core won't get as gummed up.
1726388
I truly had no trouble inflating mine...just opened the valve and blew into it. If & WHEN you do get it operationaldon't inflate it until it's taut. Leave it a bit limp. We have gotten 2 summers out of our 6, and they're still going into the pool again this summer. Good luck! If it's still not inflating, send it back...I'm sure the seller will want to know it's not working.
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.
1190976
Yes, no problem after you deflate it. I have found it's best to remove the bed linens also. Make sure the valve cap is in the closed position but not locked.
1983015
The one-way valve is on the opposite end of the zipper. Roll it up from the zipper end, and you'll hear the air going out of the one-way valve.
527560
Use an air mattress pump or an inflatable boat pump. After fully inflated this devise works great. No need to poke a hole anywhere. There has to be sufficient pressure on the valve in order to open it.
332633
yes there are 2 spots to inflate. there should be a flap over the valve that is velcro'd on. Bottom one should be close to the end and the backrest part should be on one side in the front. When filling you just take the top cap off so that all the air doesn't come out on you. To deflate you take the whole cap off to let all the air out.
1517342
At the end of the tube you blew in to inflate it--there is a valve you push in --this will allow the air to come out and therefore deflate the vest. Great vest!