InStep Safari Swivel Double Jogging Stroller (Yellow/Grey/Black)
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Description of InStep Safari Swivel Double Jogging Stroller (Yellow/Grey/Black)
InStep Safari Swivel Double Jogging StrollerThis feature-filled, swivel-wheeled double jogging stroller for two will please parents and little ones alike. InStep's Safari Swivel Double Stroller offers an instant lock-switch to convert from a jogger to a swivel-wheeled stroller for versatility. Convenient features include removable (and machine washable) seat pads, high and low storage compartments to stash a diaper bag, toys, and other essentials; and an easy-to-fold design for simple, one-handed folding. The Safari also offers outstanding maneuverability with its 12-inch swivel front wheels and larger 16-inch rear wheels for rougher terrain. When assembled, the stroller measures 38 by 31.5 by 38 inches and folded dimensions measures measure 33 by 31.5 by 16 inches.
 The Safari will support up to 100 pounds and offers many features to keep little ones comfortable. |
- Durable steel frame
- Recommended age of 6 months old
- Maximum weight limit: 100 pounds
- 16-inch rear wheels / 12-inch front wheels
- Protective canopy
- Reclining seat
- 5-point harness
- Easy folding frame
- Parking brake
- Removable padded seat
- Napper / grab bar for children
- One-hand fold
- Under seat storage basket
- Parent tray
- Quick-release wheels
- Padded push bar
- Canopy viewing window
- Fabric in rear for sun protection
- Folded dimensions: 33 by 31.5 by 16 inches
- Assembled dimensions: 38 by 31.5 by 38 inches
- Assembled weight: 36 pounds
Sports reviews of InStep Safari Swivel Double Jogging Stroller (Yellow/Grey/Black)
Customer Review: Awesome product
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I love this jogger I don't know what I ever did with out it - would recommend to anyoneCustomer Review: love it!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
easy to put together, smooth ride, easy to get in and out of my suv.Customer Review: I love this stroller!
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
We purchased this stroller because we have a four-year-old, a one-year-old and are expecting a baby any day now. We've had it four a couple of months now and use it frequently. Our oldest is quite tall for his age (wears size six super-slim) and fits fine (appears he will for quite some time as there is considerable adjustment with the straps and great leg room). I also wanted a stroller where the kids would be able to interact, not be forward/behind like most double strollers. We took it on vacation the day after it arrived (great timing, Amazon!) and the boys were holding hands during a mild wait for dinner -- it was precious! We have the single InStep and at first loved it, but the double is great because you don't have to take off the front wheel to collapse it and the front wheel swivels for extra-easy driving. This thing is practically self-propelled. Straps are easy to figure out and easy to buckle or unbuckle (for the adult). To collapse this stroller you just gently squeeze a trigger and it collapses for you... VERY nice! Over-all it is not as heavy (or doesn't seem so) as our single InStep so managing to lift into a trunk or van is a breeze. It will go over any terrain as we've been on trails, curbs, sandy walkways, up and down steps (backwards) etc with ease; sure beats the umbrella-type strollers with the double wheels in front! I use it over the single InStep even if I am walking with just one child in it as it is so much easier to handle than the single InStep; it does not track to one side with the weight of only one child, as you might think. The roomy storage area under the unit is easy to reach and is divided for keeping baby stuff seperate from adult stuff. The price was excellent and in line with high-end single strollers.
Drawbacks:
"Sun" roof is useless but a crib flat sheet works to drape just fine; The storage bag to velcro over the pushing handle is useless as there is no flap to cover the stuff that wants to fall out as you are walking (we bought a cheap canvas bookbag and velcroed it to the handle to remedy the problem and it works just fine); The cushioned seats are not easily removable to launder (like cheap car-seats are that just have elastic bands to hold the seat cushion on -- easy to launder; expensive car seats are a pain to clean!); Not a fault of the stroller, just something to bear in mind with a side-by-side unit, that if you are in a store with narrowish aisles it is rather a job to keep little hands from exploring shelves while not bumping into tight areas; Does have some difficulty with narrow doors (like Galena IL or Wisconsin Dells main street-type businesses); Swivel wheel (while GREAT for driving) does not have a locking pin so when folding it might get away from you if you are not expecting it (not a slam on how simple it is to fold, however).
Customer Review: Positives way outweigh the negatives......
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
This is officially my first ever review - hope it helps!
While I agree with some of the other reviewers that the shade is very inadequate (use sunscreen and a sun hat!) and there is no parent console (I throw my water bottle and keys in the basket underneath), I can't say enough good things about this stroller. I hesitated to buy it because:
A) I was nervous about putting my baby in with my toddler and
B) I didn't think it would fit in the trunk of my car (Nissan Altima)or if it did, I didn't want to have to remove the front tire to do so...
But, after splurging and buying it, it is better than I had hoped it would be. My husband, who said "How many strollers do we need?" now uses it more than I do! The ride is soooo smooth, even on our rough sidewalks and at the park, etc., where the ground isn't flat. It is so easy to maneuver, you can do it with one hand easily. Plus, I'm 5'3" and not that strong, but I can get it in and out of my trunk by myself and carry it to and from the house, and I don't have to remove the front wheel. The girls fit nicely in it and I don't have the problem the other reviewer had about them not sitting in it straight - must be a problem with their particular stroller. I love that you can have one child reclined, while the other is sitting up. The basket underneath is pretty standard - they are never easily accessible on any stroller - at least I can get into this one - some you can't get into at all if the kids are in it. I also have no problem with the brake - I just push it down with my foot and pull it back up with my toe to release it - not sure what was wrong with the other reviewer's brake, but mine is just like my single stroller's brake. I also like the window in the canopy so I can make sure my toddler is "playing nicely" with her little sister!
Over-all opinion: Buy it and Enjoy!
Customer Review: Good stroller, but missing some little things
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
Compared to the Sit-n-Stand stroller we were using, this stroller has worked great for us. We walk every night and the sit-n-stand was just not durable enough to cover bumpy sidewalks. We have a tall 2 1/2 year old and a 4 month old. It is an extremely smooth ride, very easy to maneuver, and feels very light to push. The swivel wheel is great and makes maneuvering that much easier. Our 4 month old can sleep almost the entire walk without being jolted awake after running over a crack in the sidewalk.
The 2 1/2 year old sits up and just holds the safety bar because the seat does not come up very far. The sun shade is pretty much useless. We have been using a blanket to cover up the baby and that works ok until the wind blows it off. We will probably end up buying the Kiddopotamus Shade and hope it works. [We did the buy the Kiddopotamus shade. Works well, but flies up at the hint of a breeze. We only walk with it, so it works well for us. ~$[...].] The soft parent console is not very sturdy. I would not trust a water bottle in it. We bought a cup attachment and that works fairly well. (Just bought the BOB parent tray - works great.) There is no place for the kids to put a cup or snack [moved the previously purchased cup holder to the safety bar, 2 1/2 year old loves it]...we will probably purchase some sort of attachment for that.
To sum up, we are very happy with the stroller and the price we paid, but will probably end up spending $[...]-$[...] more to make if functional for us.