if you do a lot of balloons, this is the one to get. I was was doing balloons for a solid 2 hours last night and this pump pumps the quickest and it's very solidly built. Don't settle for anything else that might break at the neck.

At first glance, this balloon pump seems INCREDIBLY expensive for what it is... Don't let that fool you; this pump blows ANY other handheld pump out of the water (and I have played with QUITE a few!).

Qualatex is a brand that just SCREAMS quality, and this pump is just another testament to their greatness. I really recommend it, if not JUST for the fact that is single action. One pump and it blows it up. Great pump, highly recommended.

For anyone who's ever done balloon animals, you know that blowing them up with your mouth is exhausting, and a pump is a must have. This is a great pump for a great price. Very light weight, portable, and durable.

This is the best hand pump for pumping up balloons commonly known as animal balloons. On the dvd offered here Balloon School, Joe Montella also recommends this pump on his dvd. This pump is sturdy, and does not wear your hand down as easily as other pumps do. It also has a small compartment to that can be used to hold a few balloons as well.

This is the Qualatex Single Action Hand Pump that Joe Montella recommends. You will need this when when making balloon sculptures. Balloons are hard to blow up with your mouth and the majority of people will NOT be able to blow up these balloons with their mouth.

Make sure that you buy the Balloon School with Joe Montella DVD and a bag of the Qualatex 2"x60" Balloons. You will need both to get started. Joe's DVD is one of my best purchases.

It is red, a little bigger than a ketchup bottle (one of those solid red ones), a little over a foot in length, and on the bottom are holes to store a few balloons. Several pumps after placing the balloon securely on the end you are done pumping.

It is not a pocket pump, obviously because of the large size, but it is quick and easy-to-use.