Does anyone have any tips on how to inflate this thing?
744844
its has a valve similar to inflatable raft, any pump with a nozzle type tip will inflate it fine. It comes with a very cheap pump but mine cracked after first use.
744845
mine came with a small pump that works very well. there is a blue hose with a tip attachment that inserts into the center of the hard plastic platform on the underside. There is a yellow bellows type pump that you step on and off with your foot to inflate. It says not to inflate the dome more than 9-9-1/2 inches tall. I hope this answer helps you.
744846
I just used the pump that came with it. I pumped it by hand though, because stepping on the pump caused the hose to detach from the BOSU. It just takes elbow grease and patience. Good luck.
744847
You can use the pump it comes with or a bike pump with a large nozzle adapter. Before inflating have the plastic plug (usually white) that goes in the hole to keep the air in the Bosu available. Turn the Bosu ball side down, flat side up and locate the hole in the center. If you are using the included pump insert the hose into the pump by the blue (not the red) port. Put your finger over the hose to make sure air comes out of the hose nozzle end to make sure you have the hose in the correct port on the pump. Now insert the nozzle end of the hose into the hole on the Bosu's and HOLD in place while you pump the air in. Keep pumping air until the half dome is fully inflated. When you are ready to pull the hose nozzle out of the Bosu - quickly cover the hole with your finger then insert the plastic plug quickly. Not as hard as it seems just awkward the first time you do it.
744848
What we wound up doing was use duct tape to secure the little plastic tip (that came with the useless little pump) to the air compressor we use to inflate our bicycle tires. I love the BOSU and use it daily but it is a pain to find a way to inflate it! My only complaint!
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.
1571676
make sure all seals are tight and the hose is connected properly to pump and fill tip. worse comes to worse use a bike pump or air mattress pump. be careful with the last idea. have some one hold a yard stick next to bosu while inflating and when good height have pin ready to go in as you pull hose
930746
It has been too long for me to remember this thing. But there should be a place to inflate it and a plug to seal it. Sorry I am not much help. But send it back and tell them the plug was missing, better yet get your money back.
1350852
I used my shop air compressor, but a small pump such as a water toys inflater would work also. I does take a while to inflate.
669503
You need to pump it up in stages so you wiuld need to wait that long just to inflate it. Once inflated you can use immediately.
859921
I use an electric pump. You might be able to use a bicycle pump to inflate with the right attachment on the pump. A screw on attachment that is cone shaped might work.
1291311
Once it inflates, you need to purchase the CO2 re-arming kit (over $20 on Amazon) for the next use. Of course, you can blow it up manually but that defeats the whole concept. Since Amazon does not let you return this item, I would definitely check this out at a sporting goods store first. I, for one, would not buy it again.
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.
891240
You can use some kind of hand pump, but I just blow it up by mouth. Beware, there's a one-way valve in the stem - so be sure to pinch the stem while you're blowing it up. I'm 65-years-old and it takes me about 2 minutes to inflate completely. Hope that helps.
1566315
I carefully used an air compressor....although it said this wasn't recommend (assuming because if you are not careful, it could pop). It does say to inflate to about 80% capacity to allow air to flow within the mattress while weight is on it. Pretty comfortable.
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.
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.
839251
I simply plugged it into the electrical outlet at my camp site and pressed the button. It inflated very quickly and stayed inflated. I then did the same, in reverse, to deflate.
1296866
Actually, mine was already inflated enough for my daughter to sit on and have it wiggle. But you insert the pump with the metal tip and it should inflate.
94643
yes it is self inflating. you may have to add extra if you want a more firm feel.
1270289
Your right, having the pump would help!! We got this for our daughter for Christmas and my husband decided to I to the local air pump to blow ours up. I wouldn't recommend it as needless to say he exploded ours by over inflation and she never got to use it!! I would try a bicycle tire pump you can control or ask someone for those regular foot pumps ;)