It is awesome! The air pump is definitely worth it. Only 2 things I would change. 1) either make the zipper open from the inside and outside, or just the outside, 2) make the entrance longer. Other than that super super awesome. I could live in it!
I have to be completely open and honest: I was very, very skeptical about the product at first, especially regarding the weight limit—the description specifies under 100 kilograms, whereas I weigh around 112 kilograms—so I assumed it wouldn't hold my weight. In fact, it does; just like in the product photos, you can lie on either side with your head at either end. This product is wonderful for people who enjoy being completely enclosed with little to no room to move. One minor issue I found is that it is very difficult to insert the included air hose into the black fitting, though the emergency valves inside are well-made and easily accessible. (A quick tip: please never use this whale alone—it could be fatal.)
So this is a no-brainer purchase!
I've had 3 generations of Kenze's vacuum pumps, and this one by far is the BEST.
I solo-play(safely) with my vac-bed, and prior to using this pump, I had to use digital timers to manage the pump being on/off. Now, with the upgrade to being "smart", I can just set the wait-time(Give yourself more time than you think you need, you don't need the pump to start running while you're still inside and not ready!!!!), run-time, and pressure level. There's 2 other modes(pressure and timer) plus the remote control, but I honestly don't see much those 2 modes provide, that AI doesn't do better, it's all I will personally ever use.
It has 10 levels, but I've only tried out level 5 so far(waiting to try higher levels to see what they do until AFTER swim season-don't need lines and hickeys all over my body in the pool). That being said, level 5 still had me 100% immobilized, no wiggle room at all, tight and still gave me some lines even with clothes on). The fact that the pump quiets down when the appropriately level has been reached, and ramps back up to maintain a constant seal, is pretty amazing. Don't worry, when your setting has been reached, the vacuum doesn't let up in a way that you can feel the seal around your body begin to lessen before ramping back up, it stays CONSTANT.
Mine arrived with English settings turned on in the touchscreen, however, even still there are a few buttons that will stay in Chinese. But it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out what those buttons mean(basically an "ok" and "cancel" button.
You can save settings which is nice and easy, lessens prep time.
I've only used it once so far as more of a test session, and haven't used it for a lengthy solo session yet, but I can't imagine I will find any issues, if I do, I will update this post.
If you're on the fence, hopefully my review will convince you to go for it. Because this is a 10/10 purchase.
It makes me excited to see what their next generation might look like(perhaps you can control it with an app or something!)
Awesome product, wife loves it. Will definitely get a thicker and thinner version to complete the set!
I ordered a bed a little over 1 year ago(left a review with a picture), and have had such a great experience, that I ordered a second one.
It was nice to see some of the improvements they have made in the last year with the bed, little quality of life improvements. For instance, inside the bed, where you zip up internally, there is now a metal peg installed that you hold onto with one hand to create the necessary tension required to unzip with the other hand, instead of trying to hold the latex and pull the zipper open(helps reduce the chances of you tearing something).
The zipper itself also zipped open and closed easier.
The bed I got 1 year ago, came with a sort of U shaped device with a stretchy insert to help seal the bed. This one did not come with it, but I assume that is because the zipper is more efficient at keeping a seal, and this feature is no longer needed.
This bed has a head opening, unlike my last one which just had a breathing hole. I will say, the drawbacks of a breathing hole is that it is very difficult to not be able to break the seal with your mouth to escape if you want. If you are truly looking for something you can't exploit to get yourself out, the neck gasket is the way to go. I have a large neck, and although I could feel the restriction around my neck, it was not too much that I ever felt in danger of passing out, etc, and I could NOT break the seal around my neck no matter what angle I tried to move my body, you are truly stuck without a means to escape early.
If you're wanting the sensory depravation that the breathing hole bed provides, I recommend just buying a quality latex mask that you can still wear with your head exposed, it will give you a similar feeling as the breathing hole bed, except you can't worm your way out early. Trust me, if you're looking for self-bondage that you can't escape, get the neck gasket, just be sure to test it with your remote first to make sure it isn't too tight around your neck that it cuts off blood flow(that's how the guy who pioneered the vac bed passed away-using someone elses bed with a neck hole too small for him). So ensure you can handle a tight seal for a prolonged time without feeling light headed, dizzy etc. If so, get this bed!
I also ordered the smart pump with it, but it is being shipped separately, but I assume it will work as intended and I can get rid of the timers I currently use.
Fantasic quality and sturdy construction. The metal poles provide a great trength that other cubes lack. The zips seal perfectly keeping the vacuum deal the longest ive known.
Absolutely Awesome! Love them!!
A very nice inflatable mattress with restraints for tying someone down securely. I can highly recommend this mattress.
I was excited to see smart version as it opens solo use vacuum bed or bag with ease and test run was big success can really recommend it.
I love this mask, it fits nicely and doesn't allow any air to enter, it truly seals your face,
fantasic shell for the existing vac bed with inflatable matress. Works perfectly and the seal is amazing little to no air leaks at all!
