Choosing an Air Pump for your Rocket
The best pump for use with AntiGravity rockets is a vertical hand powered pump with a stand-on base. The barrel should be 1.25 inches diameter, and the handle should have a 20 inch stroke.
Bad Pumps -
Air mattress pump - pressure is too low.
Good Pumps -
Generic pump - has 1.5 inch barrel and a 20 inch stroke. Difficult to pump, but useable.
Tiny bike pump - Takes too long to fill a rocket.
Name brand pump - has a 1.25 inch barrel and a 20 inch stroke. Good performance and relatively good reliability.
Foot operated pump - pressure too low, pumping is cumbersome, high failure rate.
Cordless electric pump - A good pump if you tend to get tired pumping up the rockets by hand.
Electric Plug-In air compressors - too long extension cord required.
The Rocket Pump from AntiGravity - Best. You'll get the highest flights for your efforts. The pressure reservoir canister makes all the difference.