InStep Safari Swivel Double Jogging Stroller
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Description of InStep Safari Swivel Double Jogging Stroller
Comfort, function, and style come together in the InSTEP® Safari swivel double jogging stroller. Large pneumatic wheels and a zero-degree turn radius allow you to conquer tight turns and small spaces. This sport stroller is easy to fold and transport for parents on the go.Keep yourself in tiptop shape even with two kids in tow with the InStep Safari swivel double jogging stroller. The stroller--which fuses comfort, function, and style--features sizable 12-inch pneumatic front wheels that maneuver easily in tight spaces, along with large 16-inch rear wheels that smoothly handle almost any terrain. The plush cabin, meanwhile, seats two children at once, so you can bring along the twins when heading to the park. And parents will love the spacious under-seat storage basket, which is ideal for groceries, toys, and personal items. Other features include a parent console, a collapsible frame that folds up for easy storage, a removable seat pad, a grab bar, and a weight capacity of 100 pounds. The Safari double jogging stroller measures 33 by 39.5 by 53 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 34 pounds.
 The Safari will support up to 100 pounds and offers many features to keep little ones comfortable. |
- Durable steel frame
- Recommended age: 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-handed folding
- Under-seat storage basket
- Parent tray
- Quick-release wheels
- Padded push bar
- Canopy viewing window
- Fabric in rear for sun protection
- Folded dimensions: 33.5 by 33 by 21 inches (W x H x D)
- Assembled dimensions: 33 by 39.5 by 53 inches (W x H x D)
- Weight: 34 pounds
Sports reviews of InStep Safari Swivel Double Jogging Stroller
Customer Review: Smooth ride but not great for tall kids
Sport shop rating: 3 Stars
I really was not expecting much for this amount of money and I am fine with it since it was really cheap, but there is no reason they could not have made the top bar and sun visor taller, I have to smoosh my 4 year old in there. He is fine with it so I am as well, but I will probably only get a year out of it before I can no longer smoosh him. The kids are also very close together and look pretty cramped. If I had paid more I would have been really honked off, but for $170 it is fine. The ride is super smooth and such a relief after trying to push them both around in the sit n stand. I am 5'9 and the push bar is pretty low, but I think it only really becomes a problem if you are a runner, for me its barely noticeable. Your not going to find any better for this money in my opinion.Customer Review: Too bulky
Sport shop rating: 3 Stars
I'm sure it's a great product but it still took up too much space when folded up. I couldn't close the trunk of my car. Maybe it's a different story if you have a minivan. I returned it and bought the Jeep double stroller (the flimsy kind, but it suits me better).Customer Review: Not worth the money
Sport shop rating: 2 Stars
I am an australian living here in the US for 3 months and needed a double stroller but did not want to pay huge dollars for it. I was excited when I saw this on Amazon. I am glad that I only need it for 3 months, it is pretty poor quality. I am only hopeful that it stays in one piece up until I leave.
Firstly, I paid an extra $30 delivery to get it quickly and then it arrived missing the part that keeps the the left had seat up. I rang InStep and they said they would send one over quickly. 7 days later I rang again. I questioned wether I should recieve reimbursement for the delivery (basically I did not receive all of the pram) the service woman was not impressed with this query and said that they would not charge me delivery for the part that they did not send me in the first place - how nice of them. I had to tie the cords at the back of the seat so it was upright while waiting for the part. 10 days later it arrived. No-one bothered to mention to me on the phone that there are little toggles on the end of the cords that don't come off so I CANT PUT IT ON!!
Secondly, the front wheel jams when you sometimes turn corners. The only way to fix this is to push the pram back and forth until it rights itself. This is very annoying when you are on a busy street. Doing this however bent the axle and the front wheel fell off. My poor father had taken my son for a long walk and had to push the pram back on its back wheels because there was no front wheel. I am now super cautious to use this pram in case the wheel falls off.
The quality of the material is pretty poor, if you spill something on it, it just get sucked up into the material - it also looks alot better on the internet than in person.
People have commented on the sunshade, this has not bothered me. I kind of think that the front wheel staying on is a great priority.
When we first got to the US we hired a baby trend and the front wheel rattled like crazy if you went faster than a slow walk and I thought, there is no way I will buy this one. I am now wishing I did - at least the wheel stayed on.
Please buy with caution and hopefully you get all the parts delivered!
Customer Review: Too small for bundled up two year-olds
Sport shop rating: 2 Stars
I bought this stroller second-hand but in excellent condition. I have two two year-old boys of medium size for their ages, and, with winter coats on, this stroller is just too small. The straps on the five-point harness are adjusted to their loosest, and yet they are too tight. Sometimes I can't even fasten them! That isn't the only size problem, either; their heads touch the top, and their isn't enough room width-wise, either.
The "sunshade" is utterly useless. It might as well not even be there. It only "protects" from the sun if the sun is directly behind you. I have to drape a blanket off the front of the shade when heading into the sun, no matter where in the sky it is, or my sons complain.
The one good feature are the underseat baskets, which are large and easier to access than our BOB Revolution. Also the swivel front wheel, but the BOB has that, too.
As far as handling, I find this stroller a bit cumbersome. While it fits out the gates from our backyard, I can never get through without hitting one side or the other and having to readjust.
I am seriously considering re-selling this stroller and just sucking up the very expensive cost of the BOB. I love the single Revolution that I have, and I do think it is worth it.
Customer Review: Unsafe at Any Speed
Sport shop rating: 1 Stars
I had very high hopes for this stroller. I've had an Instep jogging stroller with a fixed front wheel for two years and needed a double stroller so I went straight back to Instep. This stroller had a structural FAILURE which caused the front wheel to fall off while I was jogging with my children. The stroller flipped over causing injury to both my children, 2 years and 5 months, and me. I advise all parents to look very closely at this stroller for any signs of structural problems around the front wheel. I will not buy this stroller again and advise all parents to look elsewhere.
UPDATE: 10/9/08
This manufacturer makes you return all products directly to them. I started trying to return this product on 6/16/08. It took two months to have them take it back. They would not give me a refund, only a replacement. I finally received a replacement on 10/8/09. I suggest going elsewhere. Even after a structural failure, the manufacturer (Pacific Cycle) only provides exchanges. They are also very slow. It took almost 4 months to get a replacement and I had to sign all types of legal paperwork just to get that. This has just been one hassle after another dealing with this company. They produce all Instep and Schwinn strollers.