One of the bullet points states "Jet Valve inflates-deflates easily." Does that mean it auto-inflates and deflates?
1404606
No, you have to blow it up yourself. It is slow to deflate, but they are very comfortable in the pool.
1404607
No. You have to blow it up and then take out the plug if you want to deflate and store it. It's not very hard.
1404608
No, you have to blow it up and release the valves to deflate. Since I was on vacation, I was concerned about it deflating good enough to fold back into suitcase, but it was fast and easy. Since its just the pillow and outer ring that inflates, it only takes minutes to blow it up.
1404609
No, it does not auto inflate or deflate. It's a small valve, but they don't take much air to inflate.
26994
Hi, the item which i got has manual pump, it takes some time and energy to fill it, but it never deflates.
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
993881
Yes. I set mine to inflate manually. It can be reset to inflate automatically again if desired.
794058
It has a little valve for inflation/deflation -- pretty much like a beach ball or other inflatable.FWIW: we had to use ours 'til my dog (Aussie/golden cross) had his stitches out from knee surgery -- scheduled out at about two weeks -- and it was fine.
2121535
It can inflate to your preference, if you want more support you can simply blow in it at the valve..
613248
I have had no problem with the valve. It inflated with no problems and stayed inflated. I used it at work on my chair for more support on my back.
1914340
Very simple. Instead of turning button up to inflate, turn button down to deflate and it sucks the air right out! Easy to fold and get back in box if needed!
975711
It definitely deflates some with each use, but it takes two seconds to blow it back up because the air hole is so big. I think that's the beauty of it. It's intended for travel so you can quickly blow it up and then deflate and roll it up small into a bag.
2153891
well, there is a valve if you would like to release the pressure quicker, that is not automatic, you have do that manual, its not hard, but you do have to careful when you do release that valve. So, far pretty satisfied with the product.
94641
It is mostly self inflating. When you release the valve the matt expands, sucking air in. However, once it's done that you will need to give it a couple puffs of air to your desired firmness. Very easily done. I am very pleased with ours.
1418524
No , it is not self inflatable. You have to blow each of the of the 5 chambers separately. It's tricky, because you have to pinch each valve hard in order to blow air in , same thing for releasing air. It's comfortable to sleep on, and light weight for back packing.
1533797
You uncap the plastic nozzle and blow a few puffs of air into it. Doesn't take much. In fact the one in the photo would probably be overinflated for me.
1447530
It inflates very fast. The place where you insert the air pump has two caps. You start with a large hole and that fills really fast. Then you switch to the smaller so that you don't over inflate. It has worked well for me.
192845
For this product it meant that I blew it up by mouth and it was easy and fast to blow up. I am not sure why they call it self-inflating, since I had to do the work.
1726387
If you have already "pulled the plug" on the air valve, use a compressor with a long attachment to insert into the air valve. It will inflate within seconds.
94643
yes it is self inflating. you may have to add extra if you want a more firm feel.