Amazon has pics of Compass True Fit

[arly1983]

Sporty Blue

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B000YBK0H8/sr=8-1/qid=1196208416/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=165796011&s=baby-products&qid=1196208416&sr=8-1

Casino

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B000YBILWY/sr=8-2/qid=1196208532/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=165796011&s=baby-products&qid=1196208532&sr=8-2

Cappuccino

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B000YBM2V0/sr=8-3/qid=1196208564/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=165796011&s=baby-products&qid=1196208564&sr=8-3

Monet

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B000YBIL4W/sr=8-4/qid=1196208612/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=165796011&s=baby-products&qid=1196208612&sr=8-4

Product Features

Removable head rest-better installation rear facing
Harnesses to go to 65 lbs, as preferred by Safety Advocates
Larger inside dimensions of seat to better fit your child as they grow- lower center of gravity allows for a deeper, taller and wider seating area without making the seat bigger on the outside
"Easy Off" pad makes washing and keeping clean easy
No-rethreading harnesses, adjust the harness height without having to uninstall harness strap; adjustable crotch strap

$189.99

Sounds good, right? Wonder what the downfalls to this one will be. I am desparatly trying not to preorder one....

[CDNTech]

Call me boring, but I really like the Cappuccino. :D

[arly1983]

I do too, I like the different shades of brown and that the fabric looks textured.

[CDNTech]

You should buy it and take some real life pics of it. :evil grin:

I mean, you don't need any more seats! :D

[mominabigtruck]

I wonder how wide it is and how it will puzzle with different seats? I'm trying to restrain myself also as I love all of compass's other products. :D

[arly1983]

You are PURE EVIL!!!

I am saying I am not going to do it but lets get real; I am going to preorder it. Maybe not this month but I will eventually.

I need to find a new hobby.

[CDNTech]

You are PURE EVIL!!!


:evil grin: Let me know how it puzzles next to a Radian, Marathon, and the new Monterey when it comes out. :evil grin:

[tjham]

That's a bit more than they said at first, isn't it? Still, not a bad price. I love the Monet but the only child I would possibly need another seat for is a boy so I don't think that would work :rolleyes: !

[mominabigtruck]

Ok, am I the only one that thinks its weird that its not on their site yet:confused: And I work like 10 minutes away from their headquaters so I'm wondering they have sales like evenflo does, which I'm only like half an hour away from them too:D

[vamom]

Why, oh why, is it too much to ask for a cute BOY cover??????? I mean how about the obligatory neutral grey and beige, a cute girl, and a cute boy cover?

Instead, I had a boring navy snugride, a boring grey truimph, a boring denim husky, and a boring grey radian.

I want a cool seat!!!!!!

[daycaremom2002]

Do we know the actual width of this seat yet? I can't remember if the specs were posted yet. I really like the look of this seat and if it will fit, I might do these instead of the Radians. Or I might have to do a few of these and a few of those!! :whistle:

[arly1983]

Why, oh why, is it too much to ask for a cute BOY cover??????? I mean how about the obligatory neutral grey and beige, a cute girl, and a cute boy cover?

Instead, I had a boring navy snugride, a boring grey truimph, a boring denim husky, and a boring grey radian.

I want a cool seat!!!!!!

You do have to admit the sporty blue is at least a nice bright blue. A little better than plain grey and tan.

[Niea]

I like the looks of it! I really like the Monet!

I'm sure this has already been discussed. . .but anyone know the height of the top slots?

I'll need another seat to replace DD's Scenera when she outgrows it soon and don't want to spend a ton of money.

[Namegirl]

Very interesting! Can't wait to hear reviews.

I assume the blue one is $10 cheaper because...it's a different fabric?

[ThreeBeans]

*wishes compass believed in RF tethering*

[CandCfam]

Call me boring, but I really like the Cappuccino. :D

I LOVE that one.
The Monet is pretty too. Not overpowering and girlie.

ooooohhh.... if the top slot are higher than the Marathon, I might have to just try one for Taylor. :whistle::rolleyes::D

[Namegirl]

I wonder if the tether strap is attached to the removable headrest thingy or to the main shell? I would assume it's the main shell, but that's seems odd, too.

[mom2riley]

That's a bit more than they said at first, isn't it? Still, not a bad price. I love the Monet but the only child I would possibly need another seat for is a boy so I don't think that would work :rolleyes: !

LOL, I love the Casino. But, don't like the Monet. But, I would only need a convertible for my DD. :p

[Patriot201]

Call me boring, but I really like the Cappuccino. :D

Me too!

I want that seat!

[Starlight]

Hey, atleast it has a nice chest clip.

[CDNTech]

I wonder if the tether strap is attached to the removable headrest thingy or to the main shell? I would assume it's the main shell, but that's seems odd, too.

I would guess it's attached to the main shell. It doesn't seem to weird to me because the Radian's tether is lower down on the seat as well and it works nicely.

I think the top slots were rumored to be right around the same height as the Marathon... but with it's low profile base, it may be a case like the Radian where it provides more growing room. All total speculation on my part... I'll wait for Arly's report. :D :whistle:

[BABYGIRLLYNDSEY]

Oooo I so want to see the sporty blue and monet. I wonder how Karley would fit in these. Wish it had more details like harness height, inside seat dimensions, etc.

[Wineaux]

Casino? WTF? I hear casino and think dice, chips, cards, roulette wheels, etc. I do NOT think boring gray. Ever.

Dumbest pattern name ever for a boring gray seat.

On the other hand, I like the sporty blue, and am hoping I'll be able to make things work with the BV that should be here any day, so I can get one when they are released.

[Mom2Livi]

I want one! :love::whistle:

[azgirl71]

Looks like a nice seat. I hope there are no downfalls to it.

[southpawboston]

I wonder if the tether strap is attached to the removable headrest thingy or to the main shell? I would assume it's the main shell, but that's seems odd, too.

it's probably in the main shell. that's how it's done on the RYS with the movable headwings.

[crunchierthanthou]

Casino? WTF? I hear casino and think dice, chips, cards, roulette wheels, etc. I do NOT think boring gray. Ever.

Dumbest pattern name ever for a boring gray seat.



I agree. I was all braced for neon lights and green felt. I had to double check to make sure I read it right.

[NZ Child Restraints]

I do not like either colour, but i do like the seat, and can anyone remind me what the weight limits are for rf and ff?

I hope to see the sample seat coming to NZ, if and when i do i will share photos.

[LimePink]

That is going to go on DD's list to Santa. She just doesn't know it yet! :whistle:

[Holly]

I want that seat! I am pretty sure if I like it as much in person as I do right now, we'll be getting one instead of a 2nd radian!
I REALLY like the Monet cover, but probably wont be able to get it, dh wants neutral ones that will be practial to use for boys if we ever have one. I like the capucinno too though, so maybe I'll get that one. I've never had a girly cover though, and I REALLY like the Monet a lot, its a very soft nice pattern, not all foofy and bright!

[daycaremom2002]

Does it look like it might be hard to access the adjuster when it is rear facing? It looks sort of low to me. It might sit ok though I guess depending on how it sits when it is reclines.

[Mattkarn]

I was thinking the same thing about the harness adjuster for rear facing.

[crunchierthanthou]

It's all relative. I don't think it's any farther down than a Britax; there's just not much of a base below it.

http://www.britaxusa.com/images/products/Marathon/marathon_onyx.jpghttp://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51RcIXh1I9L._SS500_.jpg


Also, they have the Sporty (which I keep reading as Spotty) $10 less at $179 and the Casino's estimated ship date isn't until March-

http://amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/102-3459298-6640957?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=compass+true+fit

[Holly]

They are all $179 at Goores.com and they have the pics of all of them up an their site now too.

[crunchierthanthou]

I do not like either colour, but i do like the seat, and can anyone remind me what the weight limits are for rf and ff?

I hope to see the sample seat coming to NZ, if and when i do i will share photos.

reportedly:

rf to 22 lbs without removable headrest, 35 lbs with it
ff to 65 lbs with 18" top harness position


Does Goore's charge shipping?

[NZ Child Restraints]

[QUOTE=crunchierthanthou;274595]reportedly:

rf to 22 lbs without removable headrest, 35 lbs with it
ff to 65 lbs with 18" top harness position
QUOTE]

Thanks heaps :)
Should be some good competition here next year with 2 new seats
1 rf to 55lb and can be used ff to 55lb
1 that ff to 65lb and can also be used rf

I'm going to love this battle....
I am waiting for prices on the second of them so I can compare...
Oh and one will be sold in store, the other through a retailer run from home/appointment..... sits and waits...

[Holly]

What? Did I miss something? There will be another new seat that can RF to 55 lbs here in the USA?
What seat is that?

[NZ Child Restraints]

What? Did I miss something? There will be another new seat that can RF to 55 lbs here in the USA?
What seat is that?

Nah, sorry its coming to New Zealand...we take 3 countries standards so we get seats from around the world.

[Holly]

Does Goore's charge shipping?

I just went through the check out with them (all but finishing, just to see what the price would be) and it came out to be $9.99 shipping, not too bad. :)

[Jordynsmama]

Casino? WTF? I hear casino and think dice, chips, cards, roulette wheels, etc. I do NOT think boring gray. Ever.

Dumbest pattern name ever for a boring gray seat.

On the other hand, I like the sporty blue, and am hoping I'll be able to make things work with the BV that should be here any day, so I can get one when they are released.

I know huh? I was picturing red in my head then that popped up. thats weird.

[azgirl71]

Casino? WTF? I hear casino and think dice, chips, cards, roulette wheels, etc. I do NOT think boring gray. Ever.

Dumbest pattern name ever for a boring gray seat.

On the other hand, I like the sporty blue, and am hoping I'll be able to make things work with the BV that should be here any day, so I can get one when they are released.

I too expected cards, chips, dice. You can't call something casino without that. They were afraid people would not look if they justasaid Gray I guess.

[mamaofthree]

Is it just me or do the harness straps look kinda skinny, with a small buckle? I'm used to the MA and the Triumph, which both have fat straps and big buckles. The seat looks great though! I can't wait to see it IRL. I love Monet, but I'll prob have to buy boring Casino so ds can use it later if it really does have more growing room than the MA. It would be his sister's first, who is close to outgrowing her Triumph.

Kimberly

[Niea]

Is it just me or do the harness straps look kinda skinny, with a small buckle? I'm used to the MA and the Triumph, which both have fat straps and big buckles. The seat looks great though! I can't wait to see it IRL. I love Monet, but I'll prob have to buy boring Casino so ds can use it later if it really does have more growing room than the MA. It would be his sister's first, who is close to outgrowing her Triumph.

Kimberly

It kinda looks that way to me, too.

However, the chest clips look exactly the same and the straps going through it don't look any narrower. So I don't know if it's a smaller version of the chest clip or just an optical illusion.

[Susan in MI]

Oh! I like! I hope it gets good review when it comes out. I'm keeping my eyes peeled for a new hwh seat for our new baby. We will have to get something my short list includes the MA or BLVD, Radian if it fits in my van, and the ETA. Well, probably not the ETA because Evenflo ticks me off, but if they fix the short tether issue I may reconsider.

[NZ Child Restraints]

I hope there are no shipping delays to NZ for this seat.

[ThreeBeans]

So am I the only one turned off by the lack of RF tether?

[Namegirl]

So am I the only one turned off by the lack of RF tether?

No, I am too. I'm pretty adamant that my kids' seats have RF tethers. But I still think it's an interesting seat. For FF use, it seems like a good choice. I love that it's baseless like the Radian.

[Holly]

If I get it, I'll be using it for me dd when I turn her around, so the no rf tether thing doesnt bother me much. I dont really know how I feel about rf tethering though, I have my radian tethered but only because it can be, I havent really thought about why to do it or why its necessary. Maybe someone can explain more about it?

[CDNTech]

I hate that they don't have a RFing tether. I know that I probably wouldn't buy it for that reason alone.

If it's cheap enough though, it could make a really nice spare, in a pinch seat.

[bobandjess99]

I guess I'm the odd girl out, lol, I don't care that it doesn't RF tether...but then again, I have never owned a seat that COULD RF tether anyway(mostly just Britax seats and a few other select ones, right?) plus, with what I have seen in terms of studies, research and evidence for RF tethering, I am just not convinced...FF tethering, sure! but I still think there is enough doubt for RF tethering such that it is definitely NOT a "dealbreaker" for me in terms of getting a seat.

I am hoping this seat has true 18 inch high top slots and no serious flaws, if so, it will definitely be DD's and the new baby's seat.

[azgirl71]

I guess I'm the odd girl out, lol, I don't care that it doesn't RF tether...but then again, I have never owned a seat that COULD RF tether anyway(mostly just Britax seats and a few other select ones, right?) plus, with what I have seen in terms of studies, research and evidence for RF tethering, I am just not convinced...FF tethering, sure! but I still think there is enough doubt for RF tethering such that it is definitely NOT a "dealbreaker" for me in terms of getting a seat.

I am hoping this seat has true 18 inch high top slots and no serious flaws, if so, it will definitely be DD's and the new baby's seat.

Britax and Radian are the only seats right now that RF tether :). I like it, but don't have to have it.

[Kalinky]

So am I the only one turned off by the lack of RF tether?

It kinda bothers me. Having DD's MA with RF tether for so long now, if I *didn't* have a RF tether, I'd kinda feel like I forgot to put underwear on or something :p. We did have to make compromise and get the FPSVD for G-ma's car. I guess I'm OK with it since it's a very part part time seat for her (I know that doesn't mean she'll never be in an accident in it). Compass has thier reasons - I was recently given a report on "The Effects of Tethering Rear-Facing Child Restraint Systems on ATD Responses" by a Compass engineer. Has anyone else seen this report? It doesn't have a date on it. I haven't had time to sit and read it yet - there's a lot of termilology that I'm not familiar with yet. Maybe I could scan it for y'all to read and enjoy too...it's only 15 pages long.

I want to know where Compass' new infant seat is. I haven't heard or seen anything about it since the initial report by Murphydog(?).

[ZephyrBlue]

I wonder if it has built in lock offs. I need a spare seat for dh's car and refuse to use a locking clip, so it's either a MA or a True Fit, the lock offs will be the deal breaker for me. OTOH, I'm not eager to be a guinea pig for a new seat again, either. The whole Como thing was a bigger headache than it was worth.

[Kalinky]

I believe it does have built in lock offs.

[arly1983]

I wonder if it has built in lock offs. I need a spare seat for dh's car and refuse to use a locking clip, so it's either a MA or a True Fit, the lock offs will be the deal breaker for me. OTOH, I'm not eager to be a guinea pig for a new seat again, either. The whole Como thing was a bigger headache than it was worth.

You took the words right out of my mouth.......but I just can't resist because what if it is what I am looking for :confused:

I absolutly refused to try the EFTA and only did so when I had no other options and it fits her the best so I am going to try it out and if it is a piece of junk, oh well. If you want, you can wait on me to test it, you know how nit picky I am.

[scatterbunny]

Compass has thier reasons - I was recently given a report on "The Effects of Tethering Rear-Facing Child Restraint Systems on ATD Responses" by a Compass engineer. Has anyone else seen this report? It doesn't have a date on it. I haven't had time to sit and read it yet - there's a lot of termilology that I'm not familiar with yet. Maybe I could scan it for y'all to read and enjoy too...it's only 15 pages long.

SafetyBeltSafeUSA's Technical Encyclopedia has great info on rear-facing tethering: http://carseat.org/Technical/tech_update.htm#toptetherRF


For me, not having a rear-facing tether is a disappointment, but not a dealbreaker. A rear-facing tether is a nice feature, but I don't feel an untethered rear-facing seat is less safe.