Originally Posted by
urbanknight
Regarding the risk of snapping the stem off, I was taught to hold the wheel AND pump head while pumping. Once I learned that, I stopped shearing off stems. Is there more to it that I don't know about?
Yeah, it's called a hose.
Having a hose-equipped pump is way more efficient, allowing the user to more comfortably work, without having to manage the wheel. Much easier to wail on for those last few PSI.