What electric pump do you recommend for inflating this board?
739552
I believe the instructions say to not use an electric pump...only the included hand pump. It is really difficult to get up past 13 psi. But, that level seemed to work. I went online to see how other people managed inflation and it was helpful. It takes a fairly tall, strong person to inflate.
739553
I am still using the manual pump so I can't honestly answer it. Just inflate to the 15 psi and you will be happy.
739554
We only use a hand pump. And it's not that hard nor does it take much time. Even if you chose to start your inflation with an electric, you'd really want to finish it with the manual so that you get your inflation pressure correct ( a powerful electric could over inflate).
739555
I used a shop vac to get it 95% filled. From there I had to use the hand pump to get it all the way to the 15 PSI. I use the boards every day so I do leave them inflated all the time. Only time I deflate is when I take them to another lake or river. With the hand pump they provide, it takes 160 strokes to completely fill the boards. I did have an issue with the first pump but the company was very quick to replace it. Great customer service.
739556
Any electric camping pump will do. They will not inflate to full pressure. They just do the majority of the work for you. You must still stop and use a hand pump to achieve full pressure.
739557
There is no electric pump on the market (and I have checked!) aside from a compressor that will pump the boards higher than 5-7 lbs. Manaufacturer recommends that you not use a compressor but I have had great success by modifying the hose that comes with the hand pump and using a compressor with both a tank pressure gauge set low and an input gauge set to 15 lbs. Its not an elegant solution but it works, with one drawback...it severly limits the portability, that is to say, you have to pump the board at the compressor typically located at your residence (rather than pump beachside) which means that you transport the board inflated...if you find an electric pump that works, let me know. There is no electric pump on the market (and I have checked!) aside from a compressor that will pump the boards higher than 5-7 lbs. Manaufacturer recommends that you not use a compressor but I have had great success by modifying the hose that comes with the hand pump and using a compressor with both a tank pressure gauge set low and an input gauge set to 15 lbs. Its not an elegant solution but it works, with one drawback...it severly limits the portability, that is to say, you have to pump the board at the compressor typically located at your residence (rather than pump beachside) which... » Read More There is no electric pump on the market (and I have checked!) aside from a compressor that will pump the boards higher than 5-7 lbs. Manaufacturer recommends that you not use a compressor but I have had great success by modifying the hose that comes with the hand pump and using a compressor with both a tank pressure gauge set low and an input gauge set to 15 lbs. Its not an elegant solution but it works, with one drawback...it severly limits the portability, that is to say, you have to pump the board at the compressor typically located at your residence (rather than pump beachside) which means that you transport the board inflated...if you find an electric pump that works, let me know. « Show Less
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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.
509602
The mattress comes with an electric pump but if you do not have electricity then you can try using a foot pump...it might need a specific attachment though
1534355
Electric, but it's not good. Get a Medela. I got this one for free from my insurance and ended buying a Medela Pump In Style anyways because it was ineffective
240793
Any pump should work... but let me just say mine ended up coming apart after the first season of use
702022
My adult son blew ours up by mouth, and admitted it took a bit of doing, so if you use the mattresses frequently, a pump of some sort would definitely be handy. Unless you have an adapter, I don't think a bicycle pump will work. Pumps for other inflatables (kayaks, air matresses, dinghys, etc.) might work. Coleman sells an inflatable air bed hand pump for around $20 on Amazon. There are electric pumps available too.
1295606
Yes, i use an electric air pump that I use to fill anyhting from air matress, boating tubes and pool floats
1190262
You need to buy an air pump. I have an electric one, but they do offer battery operated ones. The battery operated ones eat batteries though so if you will have electricity access, that's what I recommend. (They have some that work on car voltage.) It doesn't need to be a real expensive one. But I use mine to blow up floats and have even blown up balloons with it.
310574
Buy the Smart Air Beds rechargeable pump...battery pumps wear down quickly and eat batteries like there is no tomorrow. Smart Air Beds Rechargable Pump for Air Beds and Other Inflatables (Black)
679678
You will need electric an electric pump but I recommend you do not and just return the item... it will just bust in a week or two.
240792
I would purchase the Coleman 120V Quick pump for $20 from amazon. I did and it works great on all inflatables including air beds, etc.
1939715
Hi. I use a small electric pump (like I use to fill pool inflatables). Then just put the stopper that comes with it back in. The Hopper balls are fun and very sturdy.
1455485
Hi, I have a little electric pump I bought and it only takes 6 or 7 minutes to fill and a couple to deflate..Great Boat!!! Craig
401546
the pump inflates to 15psi that should be fine. I was told by the dealer where I got my surf tec sup that there is one company that manufactures all these inflatables. 12 to 14lbs is what they all call for
1511948
Were you able to top it off with a foot pump or another battery operated one? I like the auto feature but sometimes electricty is not available. It looks like with the pull plug that you can manually inflate if you have to. Is this the case?
1750603
Any pump that you would use to blow up an air mattress, I think should work ok. Not sure on this.
1405149
I believe the recommendation was any pump that wasn't motorized. Sadly, the boat I received deflated too quickly and I returned it. Loved the look of the boat - and I may try another one next season.