Combi Twin Sport

Combi Combines

I may be in the minority, but I love double strollers. Love them.

Especially when they are so light and user friendly, like this Combi Twin Sport.

Doubles make Christmas shopping so much easier. This time of year can feel exhausting and overwhelming to young children. It's nice for them to have a seat of their own to rest in.

Crowds are also an issue. It is much safer, and easier, to contain a small child, when you are busy deciding what gifts to buy.

The guardrail swings open, or pops off, so they can climb in or out easily. Really gives you something to shout about! 
 
 Now I have heard some people say that Combis aren't good for bigger children.  But, at nearly 5, this little girl still fits!  And I had no problem pushing her and StrollerPrince 2.0 around the Christmas tree lot.

 The Combi Twin Sport is one of the only doubles I can think of that has a carry strap. Most would be simply too heavy to sling over your shoulder. This makes it ideal for your holiday travels.

It also has two big baskets that are easily accessible,

The canopies have large pockets in the back, for storage, that velcro shut.

And there are peekaboo windows on the top

With a mesh vent, that velcros closed.

The seats are thickly padded, with a breathable mesh lining for better airflow. Maybe it's cold outside now, but in the summer, nothing worse than a hot and sweaty baby!

and there's a cupholder, of course!

 Here is how an 18 month old fits, but he is so bundled up that he looks like the Michelin baby!

 And here is SP 2.0 with a 5 month old. She's sitting up nicely in it, but there's a pretty good recline is she wants to nap. Like the single, there is an "Infant safety boot" that wraps up around the guardrail, so there's no worry about her sliding out. It's hidden under the seat fabric, when you aren't using it.

 

It doesn't seem so long ago that SP 2.0 was that size, sigh.

I think she's eyeing his ice cream.

And loyal readers, fear not. I have not changed my stance about eating in strollers. It was DH who gave him the cone. He never spilled, thank goodness! But if he did, the seat pads are easy to remove, and washable.

 Because after all, there are three, count 'em, three, little holders here for eating and drinking on the run.

That's something to bark about!

 

 I found it interesting that the "Sunset Scribble" matched the flamingos so well. And, how much do you think I found it for on sale?

  

OK, I'll "bite". How much?

 

What? Did you really say $199? Holds a "Shuttle" car seat? And it weighs 24 pounds? And it stands folded, in a compact package? We are craning our necks, to see this Combi double wonder!

Combi Twin Sport

Weight: 24 lbs.

Seat Back: 19.5"
Seat to canopy: 25"
Seat Width: 12"
Seat Depth:  8.5"
Drop to footrest: 7.5"
Seat to ground: 15.5"
Length: 26"
Width:  30"
Height: 41"
Tri-Fold: 41"x 25"x 17"
Flat Fold: 30"x 8"x 42" 
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Combi Cabria Review

Combi, Thanks

I've long been a Combi fan. Readers of my "2012 BIG Stroller Roll-Out" know that I took a circa '98 Jungle Savvy Z to the Expo this year. It's always a tricky choice, because no matter what I take, people will say, "Why aren't you pushing mine?" So I figure if I take an old classic, then they will think I am just eccentric, and not playing favorites.

But it was a great choice, anyway. Ultra light, carry strap, great one-handed push.

And the new Cabria has a lot more features than the Savvy Z, like this peekaboo mesh window,

Snack tray,

Bigger wheels,

And bigger basket. It's a new fave of StrollerPrince 2.0!

In fact, why don't I do a more thorough comparison to an older Ultra Savvy--yes, I have that one, too!

Actually,  I have three older Combis, and two newer ones. So I guess it's time to say thanks, for all the great strolls we've had together.

And enjoy the beautiful fall leaves!

Combi Comparison

 

 At first glance, they look quite a bit alike. But take a closer look.

The Cabria is quite a bit bigger, as you can see more clearly from the rear.  

 The basket is not only larger, but more accessible.

 

 The frame is longer, and the wheels are bigger. And the handlebar on the Cabria is higher, to accommodate taller parents.

The most obvious huge difference, is the huge canopy. I'm so happy manufacturers have finally become so responsive to our "Please keep the sun off my baby" pleas. The canopy on the Ultra Savvy used to be about the best on the market!

 Both have thick padded seats, with headrests and shoulder pads. Both have breathable air mesh fabric. The frame color is black on the Cabria and silver on the Ultra. Although it is also black on my "Z's".

The recline is a bit less on the Cabrio. The mechanism is different, too. The Cabrio uses a drawstring, while the Ultra Savvy uses a push button. But both have this wonderful enclosure feature, to make a sort of kind of bassinette.

And both have snack trays, carry straps, and cupholders; albeit of a different type.

The Cabrio retains one of the best features ever. A single bar handle, that still folds flat into a "Tri-Fold", rather than a "Book fold." It stands folded, and the wheels stay on the ground, so they don't make your 

canopy dirty!

Combi Cabria

Weight: 14 pounds

Width: 21.25"

Length: 26"

Height: 41"

Seat Width: 12"

Seat Depth: 9.5"

Seat Back: 18.5"

Seat to Canopy: 25"

Drop to Footrest: 7"

Seat to Floor: 16"

Folded: 41" x 21" x  11"

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"