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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Chariot Cougar Review


Chariots of Fire
 
 Halloween night, of course, requires a different stroller than one used for the preps leading up to it. The perfect choice--my Chariot of Fire. What a "scream"!
 Reflective and orange and black, decorated with mini Jack-o-Lanterns. Positively "spooky" how it matches this "haunted house"!
 
  In the dark of night, you wouldn't want to be "tricked" going over an unseen crack, and have all your "treats" go flying. After all, they were hard earned by this mini UPS man. And we all know how "magic" he is to StrollerLand; especially when we are awaiting delivery of our newest stroller!
 These 20" air tires with suspension say "BOO" to tree roots, grass, cracks, mud, rocks...just about anything you might encounter that goes "bump" in the night.
 The back of the seat has an integrated helmet space, so your little "sorcerer's" head isn't pushed forward. And look at how "monstrously" big this seat is! It is going to come in very handy later, as you shall see. "Thrills" and "chills"!
 First, though, a little "trunk" or treating.
 Right now, I have the stroller wheels on the Cougar. They are made out of a "frightfully" hard rubber.

 But you can also attach a variety of "disguises", including a bike hitch, hiking harness, skis, or a jogging wheel! 
 
Great for running through a graveyard! And if you don't want that ghoul to grab it, you can store it in the back when you are not using it. Just attach it to the basket with the velcro buckles and straps.
And the jogging wheel's arms can be stored in the "click n store" brackets.
You can even store the strolling wheels, right on the chassis! 
And yet, they've thought of more! Suspension that adjusts to the weight of your littlest goblin.
And a quick, compact fold.
But this Cougar is fiercest on the roads.
 
It's no exaggeration to say that it has a "wicked"two fingered push. Whether the UPS man is running to a house, or riding inside!
 A really fabulous accessory is this top cargo rack. It is "spine-chillingly" brilliant! You know how you throw Halloween sweets and little pumpkins on the top of your stroller? 
 
Or sling jackets and bags and blankets on the canopy? Now, you have this "hair-raising" holder. No stooping down or digging in a basket like a "crypt keeper". It is so useful that it's "supernatural"! I would say this, alone, is reason to buy the Chariot. Although it's "spirited" performance is second to none.
I'm also knocked out by this "blood-curdling" covered back basket. You can hide a lot of candy in here.
 Close the cover, and brother and sister won't know it's there! "Sinister"!
 There is even a "ghoulishly" delightful net basket on the back for more storage.
And little net pockets on the inside of the seat for"gory goodies"!
So many places for my KitKats, yum!
 
 You can also get a handlebar console, with bottle holders, a zippered pocket,  and an ear phone port. It attaches to the handlebar, but has a strap so you can use it for a diaper bag, too. Very accessible. "All the better to eat candy with, my dear"!
 There is a plethora of accessories to "dress up" your Chariot. They include a rain cover, travel bag, storage bag, cup holder, hydration cage, side fenders, jogging brake, and strobe light. With all these other strobes,we would gave blended right in!
 You can use the Cougar for a very young "sprite",  if you get the infant sling, baby bivy (like a carrycot) baby supporter, or bunting bag. But these are for strolling only. Jogging comes later, when your "goblin" has good head support and can sit up well. And biking is even later, when your "zombie" can wear a helmet. That's usually around a year.
 Chariot has several different "thrilling"models--the Side Carrier, Corsaire XL, Cabriolet, Cougar, and CX.
 
The Cougar has side air vents, and tinted windows. And you can roll down the front weather covers to make it like a "cloak of midnight." There are three--a bug net, rain cover, and canopy top.

 The UPS man had a "ghostly" long night. Fortunately, the Cougar seat is "fearfully" padded. 
 
 And, he's out! Amazon "package" and all!
 
The cockpit is huge, and will hold a "vampire"up to 75 pounds. It comes in a double, too. Color choices are "pumpkin" orange," blood" red, and "gruesome" green.

 The seat doesn't recline exactly, but StrollerPrince 2.0 is "resting in peace."

Chariot Cougar 1
Weight: 29 lbs. (with cargo rack, handlebar, rear tires, and stroller wheels)
Seat back:  24"                       
Seat Width:  15"                              
Seat Depth:  8"                            
Drop to footrest: 12"                     
Seat to ground: 12"                     
Length: 39"                                  
Width: 26"                                     
Height: 37"-42"                                 
Folded: 42" x 24" x 12"                                      

Saturday, November 14, 2009

TFK Joggster X Twist Review

Thanksgiving with Jogger with a Twist
Riddle: What does a baby tiger cub have to do with Thanksgiving? Answer, nothing. It WOULD have had something to do with Halloween, had the costume not arrived on November 2. Thanks a lot, Babies R Us!

Monday, November 2, 2009

Halloween Tike

Tike Tech City X3 Stroller Review












Look, up in the sky...It's a bird, it's a plane, no, it's SUPER StrollerPrince, in his jack o' lantern orange Halloween Tike Tech!















Saturday, October 17, 2009

Sea QTRO

EasyWalker QTRO review


Look at this QTRO. It's magnificent. It's the color of the sea.



From the back, you might think it is it's older sister, the Sky (reviewed previously on strollerqueen.com ). It has the same nice pockets on the back of the canopy, big basket, and 12" rear air tires with suspension. But this is where the changes begin. Starting with the two zippers on the sides of the basket, for much better access.


Now check it out from the front. It's got this great sun visor, and pivoting napper bar,

Really long leg rest, that adjusts to several positions,


And, TA DA! Two small front air tires, instead of one large one. I measure them as 8.5 inches.

That means it has a shorter wheel base. And it looks so stinkin' cute!


For average outdoor use, the smaller tires are fine. Because they are air, they are still quite rugged. And all four wheels have suspension.

The QTRO performed really well on the SQ Obstacle Course. Glided over bumps and cracks and grass and gravel, with two-fingered steering.


The seat is still very roomy, like the Sky. Although it tapers down, so it is narrower at the bottom. There is also an extra harness position on the QTRO. And the handle adjusts from low to average to high.

Really, I think the napper bar and legrest are the favorite features of SP 2.0. It is rare to find a stroller like this with a legrest that can adjust to several different positions. It must be comfortable for him, because every time he rides in it, he falls asleep.

The recline is done by zippers. And what is nice is that you can really adjust it to several levels. From bolt upright, to partial, to flat recline. The QTRO still comes in all the fabulous colors of the SKY, and has loads of brilliant accessories you can purchase separately. Pretty much anything for strollers you can think of, actually.


EasyWalker QTRO


Weight: 28 pds.

Width: 24"

Length: 33"

Height: 31" to 41"

Seat Width: 14"

Seat Depth: 9"-19""

Seat Back: 19"

Seat to Canopy: 27"

Drop to Footrest: 10"

Seat to Floor: 20"

Folded: 35" x 25" x 17" (w/out wheels)


I can help you find the perfect stroller for YOUR needs. Don't let a salesperson sell you a stroller that won't work for you! For more info on consultations, visit strollerqueen.com There are lots more reviews here, and info on how to get the 2010 BIG Stroller Roll-Out, an online video magazine of all the new stroller models. strollerqueen.com