Comments on: InStep Suburban Safari Double Jogging Stroller http://flyerstroller.com/double-strollers/instep-suburban-safari-double-jogging-stroller/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:08:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Edgardo http://flyerstroller.com/double-strollers/instep-suburban-safari-double-jogging-stroller/comment-page-1/#comment-93 Edgardo Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:23:58 +0000 http://flyerstroller.com/double-strollers/instep-suburban-safari-double-jogging-stroller/#comment-93 </div> I think the product's name says is all... "Suburban Sufari". This is a stroller meant for suburan families who like the outdoors, but aren't runners. But if you're like me and like to take long walks w/ your kids, sometimes on trails and rougher terrain, this is an awesome stroller. My kids are 2 and half and 15 months, they fit great and love the new stroller. There's a big basket underneath and ride is really smooth. Definitley a great buy for the price! I think the product’s name says is all… “Suburban Sufari”. This is a stroller meant for suburan families who like the outdoors, but aren’t runners. But if you’re like me and like to take long walks w/ your kids, sometimes on trails and rougher terrain, this is an awesome stroller. My kids are 2 and half and 15 months, they fit great and love the new stroller. There’s a big basket underneath and ride is really smooth. Definitley a great buy for the price!

]]> By: Padgett http://flyerstroller.com/double-strollers/instep-suburban-safari-double-jogging-stroller/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Padgett Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:51:21 +0000 http://flyerstroller.com/double-strollers/instep-suburban-safari-double-jogging-stroller/#comment-92 </div> We bought the Suburban Safari 2 (with the 12 inch rear wheels) after a great deal of deliberation, for use as a walking stroller for around town and in the woods, rather than as a jogger. We wanted the bigger rear wheels, but the specs on some of the outside sites suggested that there might be more room in the seats of this one for older children, as compared to the original Safari. <br/><br/>Here's the breakdown of what we do/don't like: <br/><br/>Pros <br/>-Easy assembly. <br/>-The stroller handles really well & turns SO easily (after the Graco DuoGlider this is a dream). The swivel wheel is a must have for walking. <br/>-My 15 month old and 3.5 year old (who is 40 inches tall)are both very comfortable and happy in this stroller. My three year old's head just barely reaches the shade, and her feet just reach the footrest. <br/>-The seats sit all the way up, unlike so many other joggers that do a forced recline (ie. the Baby Trend). This is a huge pro for anyone with older children who would balk at the idea of reclining for a long ride. <br/>-The blue/gray color is more attractive and of a more neutral palette than it appears online. <br/>-The storage area on this stroller appears to be larger than on the original Safari. <br/>-The mosquito netting (though I wish it were cut a bit more generously) is a nice bonus. <br/><br/>Cons: <br/>-The biggest unexpected con so far is the shape of the handlebar. With any double stroller you have weight issues (ie. pushing 90 lbs. of stroller plus babies uphill). Like the DuoGlider before it, the Safari 2 doesn't have what I would call and ergonomically designed handlebar. So after lots of uphill, my wrists tend to hurt a bit from the lousy angle. Its saving grace is how easy it is to push despite the weight, and the fact that our walks aren't all uphill. <br/>-The obvious sunshade issue, and the fact that the Kiddopotamus shade is a sub-par solution. <br/>-I wish the Safari 2 had the larger rear wheels, like the original, while maintaining capacity for a taller child. <br/><br/>All told, this is a wonderful stroller for the price. Anyone who's tried other "inexpensive" double strollers knows just how difficult it is to find one that handles well, and allows walks to be a pleasurable experience for mom and babies. I'd absolutely recommend this stroller to anyone who's looking for a stroller for two. <br/> We bought the Suburban Safari 2 (with the 12 inch rear wheels) after a great deal of deliberation, for use as a walking stroller for around town and in the woods, rather than as a jogger. We wanted the bigger rear wheels, but the specs on some of the outside sites suggested that there might be more room in the seats of this one for older children, as compared to the original Safari.

Here’s the breakdown of what we do/don’t like:

Pros
-Easy assembly.
-The stroller handles really well & turns SO easily (after the Graco DuoGlider this is a dream). The swivel wheel is a must have for walking.
-My 15 month old and 3.5 year old (who is 40 inches tall)are both very comfortable and happy in this stroller. My three year old’s head just barely reaches the shade, and her feet just reach the footrest.
-The seats sit all the way up, unlike so many other joggers that do a forced recline (ie. the Baby Trend). This is a huge pro for anyone with older children who would balk at the idea of reclining for a long ride.
-The blue/gray color is more attractive and of a more neutral palette than it appears online.
-The storage area on this stroller appears to be larger than on the original Safari.
-The mosquito netting (though I wish it were cut a bit more generously) is a nice bonus.

Cons:
-The biggest unexpected con so far is the shape of the handlebar. With any double stroller you have weight issues (ie. pushing 90 lbs. of stroller plus babies uphill). Like the DuoGlider before it, the Safari 2 doesn’t have what I would call and ergonomically designed handlebar. So after lots of uphill, my wrists tend to hurt a bit from the lousy angle. Its saving grace is how easy it is to push despite the weight, and the fact that our walks aren’t all uphill.
-The obvious sunshade issue, and the fact that the Kiddopotamus shade is a sub-par solution.
-I wish the Safari 2 had the larger rear wheels, like the original, while maintaining capacity for a taller child.

All told, this is a wonderful stroller for the price. Anyone who’s tried other “inexpensive” double strollers knows just how difficult it is to find one that handles well, and allows walks to be a pleasurable experience for mom and babies. I’d absolutely recommend this stroller to anyone who’s looking for a stroller for two.

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