Black Mountain Products Exercise Stability Yoga Ball, Foot Pump, Ball Plug, Plug Puller, 2000 Lbs Static Weight Capacity Antiburst

I got the 85cm ball, and whoa... is HE a big boy! Perfect for my long torso, and practicing back bends.The ball itself is very nicely made, no skimping on the ball itself, and no detectable odor. We've purchased other Black Mountain Products before and have never been disappointed.My only criticism is that the provided pump sucks. A lot. It took me a loooong time and annoyance to get my 85cm ball inflated. I guess they have to provide SOME pump, for those of us who don't have one, so we can use the darn ball. But wouldn't it be nice of BMP offered a really nice pump that you could buy as an option?So... great ball. Sucky pump. In short: Highly Recommended. Just buy your own pump :-)

Last summer I picked up a used Gaiam ball at a thrift shop. (I think it was this one: Gaiam Balance Ball Beginner Kit (Small, Purple)) Unfortunately, I think it had a history of over-inflation or was just worn-out, so inflating it to the correct size left it kind of flat, and I doubt it’s safe to use anymore, even though it’s not leaking. So recently I ordered a cheap Reehut Anti-Burst Core Exercise Ball w/ Pump & Manual for Yoga, Workout, Fitness (Grey, 55cm) from Amazon, but when it arrived with a hole in it, I sent it back and opted to fork over the extra money for a Black Mountain Products ball. I’m glad that I did. When I took it out of the package, my first reaction was “Wow! This thing is heavy!” Unfortunately I did not think to weigh the ball before inflating it. The rubber is much thicker than either the Gaiam ball or the Rehut ball--something impossible to determine from product photos on the Internet! It came in a box with a small plastic foot pump, 2 air hole pins, and some really great, detailed instructions for how to inflate the ball (including circumference measurements as well as the standard diameter measure, both of which are in centimeters and inches) and notes on how to decrease your chances of puncturing the ball in use. The inflation instructions are explicit about only using the pump included because it won’t allow you to over-inflate the ball. I didn’t do that. Instead I used a multi-purpose plunger-type pump with the tapered inflation nozzle from this MINTCRAFT FDQ910 1 1 1 Inflation Kit, 4-Piece to inflate the ball. As the ball got close to the correct size, I measured the circumference with a tape measure every few pumps, being very careful not to over-inflate it. The directions are also correct in saying that the ball will feel full before it actually reaches the correct/stated size. If you think your ball is mis-marked/smaller than stated, measure it to check, then keep pumping. Seriously. This ball seemed fully inflated at 48 cm tall (150 cm around), but I kept pumping and it eventually reached 55 cm tall (172 cm around). When I was done, the ball was very firm, with just a little give when I sat on it. That’s a *good* thing. Rubber stretches over time, and I don’t want my ball being super soft and squishy/not even ball shaped when inflated to 55 cm anytime soon!Since I didn’t use the included plastic foot pump, I can’t be certain of it’s quality, but it seems pretty cheap/flimsy. Honestly, I find it weird that pumps are included with exercise balls in the first place. I’d rather my exercise ball be a dollar or two cheaper and buy a better, multi-purpose pump separately. One thing I do want to note about the pump, however, is that the hose can be attached to one of two valves on the side of it. The blue one is for inflating the ball, and the red is for deflating the ball, so if you do use the included pump, make sure you’ve put the hose on the right valve, or you could be wasting your time.Because the ball is basically smooth on the outside, it might slip out of your hands if they get particularly sweaty. Since most exercise ball activities involve balancing on the ball, rather than holding it, however, I consider that a pretty minor negative. The smoothness also allows you to sort of see your reflection, which you may or may not find distracting.The ball appears to have a slight seam/mold line in the rubber around the middle.Because of the weight of the high-quality thick rubber, certain exercises that involve holding or lifting the ball may cause you to fatigue a little quicker. In the long run, this will also be a positive, as it will build a touch more strength, but if you’re incredibly weak, you may want to consider a different ball or a different form of exercise altogether.It's worth noting that the ball is made in China, for anyone who is a stickler about avoiding Chinese-made products or strictly buying U.S.-made ones. I'll take my products from just about anywhere, as long as they're decent quality.There were a couple of spots on the ball that seemed kind of dirty when I first opened it. While I suppose that it’s possible I could have received a used ball, I doubt it. I’m betting that it’s just a little bit of residue or something from the factory. Anyway, it pretty much came off when I went at it with a cheap melamine sponge. Beyond that, there are a few minor surface imperfections and the wrinkles/creases from its previous life folded up in a box are still smoothing out, but that’s to be expected.Overall I’m pleased with the purchase and would highly recommend it. The ball itself seems to be much higher quality than any other exercise ball I have experience with. Since I don’t mind the minor negatives, I still consider this a 5-star product. If I ever have any problems with it, I will update my review and include info on interactions with BMP customer service and all that jazz.

Ths is a very good ball for cardio drumming. It fits me very well brcause i am tall and when placed in a bucket it works wonderful.

The first thing I noticed about the ball was its weight - It seemed quite heavy (uninflated) when I took it out of the box, and then I noticed why - The material it is made of is very thick. This is the second exercise ball I have purchased, and the durability of the material used in this product is probably more than any other exercise ball I've used at home or at the gym.The instructions for inflating the ball were understandable, however there is one thing I would have liked to have seen included - that being a measuring strip to determine when the ball's full diameter has been met. I think some people might feel that the ball is fully inflated while it still has much more to go. The instructions warn that the ball should not be over-inflated, however they also state that the pump will not allow the ball to overinflate, so I was fairly comfortable with my decision to keep going. At a certain point the ball was quite firm and I was wondering if the pump was at maximum capacity. I found a measuring strip from my older exercise ball and used it to make sure the ball was at its suggested size.I wasn't wild about the pump, though it did work. The pump seems to be made of cheap material - I wouldn't have been surprised if it broke during first inflation due to material fatigue. I could hear the spring in the pump shift as I used it. It did hold together, though, and it got the job done. The pump was a foot style pump, but I alternated between hand and foot use since the job took time. With my older exercise ball I've used a plunger-style hand pump to inflate an exercise ball, and that went much faster with seemingly less effort than this took.The ball - Very sturdy. At full diameter it was more firm that I was expecting it to be, but that might be a good thing. The instructions state that the ball should be used on soft surfaces like mats or carpeting to keep it from popping, but I really think you would have to be trying to pop this ball in order to do so.In summary - This seems like an excellent exercise ball that will make a great addition to any home workout area or gym. The pump could use some improvements and it should come with a measuring device to know when full diameter has been reached.

Since I did inflate the ball just after I received it, it have never been deflated for many years now.It was easy to inflate it with the provided foot pump, and the plug is very secure when it is in all the way.The pupm was also very useful. even though we have not needed to use any pump for this ball, we use it for many things other than the ball, mostly pool floats and inflatable toys. Unfortunately the foot pump and hose were broken 3-4 years after purchase.During my first pregnancy, I purchased this item to use at my desk and table instead of chairs at home. I chose blue colour. It made me much more comfortable especially in my third trimester. My oldest grew up woth this ball, used to play with it, use it as toys or baby activity gears like walkers. It was also good to use at baby physio. At times, they did lots of doodles with washable markers, put stickers and ornaments to decorate, but cleaning was pretty easy.

Súper bien precio / calidad / tamaño jooya

Me encanto vale la pena, precio calidad, incluye su bomba y es súper fácil de inflar. Es resistente.

Bomba de mala calidad....pelota razonablemente resistente, ajustada al precio.

Die Lieferung ging flott.Den Ball habe wir uns zum Sitzen und zum Üben gekauft. Die Farbe ist sehr schön knallig. Die Tochter ist begeistert!Der Ball schein stabil zu sein und erfüllt seinen Zweck.Er scheint auch ein gute Qualität zu haben.