From: MOEKOTT@aol.com
Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2001 17:07:22 EST
Subject: Re: Pump Questions
To: twinkie@dreamgear.com, balloon@balloonhq.com

Sharon,

The Pump 1, PumpO, and Pogo all work by pushing down on the top of the pump.  
You want to stand close and get your weight over the pump.  It's a physical 
activity and you want to approach it aggressively.  The trick is to use your 
weight more than your muscles.  

If you are shorter than @ 5' 4" it is more difficult to get your weight over 
the Pump 1 and the PumpO.  Shortness does not stop twisters from using the 
Pump 1 and PumpO but they are doing more work than taller clowns.

The Pogo pump can be height adjusted.  It doesn't need as much power to push 
down but it takes 2 + pumps to fill a 260Q.  I think the Pogo is easier to 
use if you are on the short side.

You can also take the handle off the Pump T and screw it into a wooden or 
plastic base so the Pump T stands by itself and works like a pogo (except no 
return spring).  This is probably the least expensive perpendicular pump.  
Without an upright leg, this 'pump to base' set up is so short that it could 
be used by leaning forward from a sitting position.  It could also be set on 
a sturdy chair or a low table to lean on the pump while standing.

The easiest way to inflate balloons is a battery pump.  You just push a 
button.

You can see pictures of the pumps at the web store www.tmyers.com  Go there 
and click on 'Store Index' then click on 'Pumps' then scroll down the page.

See Ya,

Tom Myers
T Myers - TMyersMagi@aol.com
online store - http://www.tmyers.com
USA/Canada 1-800-648-6221 or (512) 288-7925    FAX  (512) 288-7694