InStep Safari Swivel Jogging Stroller (Yellow/Grey/Black)
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Description of InStep Safari Swivel Jogging Stroller (Yellow/Grey/Black)
This luxurious swivel-wheeled stroller is the industry benchmark. For both parents and children the safety and maneuverability of this item in stroller OR jogger mode is unmatched. This go-anywhere, do-anything stroller has loads of storage and even features parent & child trays. Includes adjustable handle, removable padded seat, under the seat storage basket, quick release wheels, padded push bar, canopy viewing window, and fabric in rear for sun protection.Sports reviews of InStep Safari Swivel Jogging Stroller (Yellow/Grey/Black)
Customer Review: Good
Sport shop rating: 3 Stars
The stroller itself is wonderful, it works great. But the parent consol drink holders are not very deep so water bottles fall out constintly. The shipping company used was Fedex and they sucked big time. After calling them many times they finally delivered the stroller 4 days latter than was promissed, and we were denied a refund of any of our shipping fees.Customer Review: happy
Sport shop rating: 3 Stars
I do like it for the most part, including the adjustable bar. On the other hand the release bar seems to be a little flimsy and tricky. Suprised by this it seemed to be less than the one that I got before. I hope it lasts as long. They should fix this.Customer Review: Not sure how they stay in business!
Sport shop rating: 2 Stars
We ordered this from Walmart so I don't think it matters where it comes from. My husband put it together and I used it the very next day. I hated it.
Where do I start?
At first I thought I could overlook the cup holder issue as it ONLY fits a small water bottle! It's not deep either. I even have a slim travel coffee mug and that didn't fit. So then I started noticing all the things I didn't like and this just did it for me. The bottom cargo area is held on by a button snap which was defective. Has to go back no matter what. Not sure how they'd replace it.
Then I noticed the paint was chipping on the front side so over time it will look worse even possibly become rusted. Just not a good paint job. There's no cover for your keys/phone on top like my snap n go. I know there's a pocket but I like them right on top. Then there's only one cup holder for the child. My sister pointed out to me that it doesn't fit a sippy cup or even her daughter's bottle (Avent). The holder is just as narrow as it is up top.
Now what's even worse is that I'm not a jogger by any means just a walker and the front wheel kept going crazy/knocking like and the stroller would shake. I know it was on right, I even switched the wheel thinking it had to be facing a certain way when installing it and that didn't work. Then I thought maybe it was weight dependent as my son is barely 11 pounds and that a bit of weight might straighten it out. NO! I put my 17 pound niece in it and it still did it. Not sure what a runner would do.
Oh and it's pretty wide for a stroller. As I compared it to my sisters Baby Trend jogger.
So, needless to say I didn't like it and it was my second jogging stroller tested. That night we looked on Craigslist and bought a barely used BOB stroller the next day. I LOVE IT. It's so agile and light. It's great. I can see why they're so expensive. We saved so much this way nearly 50% after the included accessories.
I tested out my sisters "Baby Trend jogging stroller" and I was going to get this. It has some great features to it.
Perhaps if BOB and BABY Trend combined teams they'd make a decent stroller - good mechanisms and those much needed features like a cup holder/car seat adapter that is included and fits most.
Why can't a stroller company test things out on actual users. Buy a few popular strollers. Allow people to test them. Write down the best features and make one combining all the great features. Manufacturing 101!
best of luck in choosing and hope this helps.
Customer Review: Not what I expected
Sport shop rating: 2 Stars
At first I was very happy with this stroller. I love the big wheels, the front one which swivels. The cup holders are convenient for both parent and baby. And the adjustable handle is awesome because I'm short and I can push the stroller at a comfortable height. Also it maneuvers very easily up and down curbs, steers easily even with one hand everywhere from the mall, museum, park, or on city streets.
One of the biggest drawbacks for me has been the reclining seat back. There is a drawstring that you must adjust. This requires two hands and can be difficult at times if the child is fussy or uncooperative. Despite this, I still loved the stroller until recently.
However, after only two months of use, my stroller will not lock. It has actually folded up on my son while pushing it. I now cannot even seem to lock it into the open position for use. I have not found any levers to snap in place to hold it open. And because the stroller folds outward, not inwards like an umbrella stroller, it actually pulls the childs body backwards when the locks give out. This is very dangerous. I am contacting the manufacturer about this defect.