Radians- XTSL vs 80SL? Difference?

mpk3

New member
After reading the write-ups on the Sunshine website and comparing the write-ups side to side, I hardly see a difference between these two seats.

Am I missing something? What is the main difference, besides price? Thanks! :)
 
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wendytthomas

Admin - CPST Instructor
Staff member
Headwings.

80SL:
radian-80sl-metro-sunshine-kids-18564.jpg


XTSL:
radian-xtsl-nitro-sunshine-kids-19554.jpg


Wendy
 

mpk3

New member
Thanks Wendy. Aside from price difference, that was the only feature difference I noticed in my research. What makes the headwings beneficial and warrant the extra cost?

I'm looking to purchase a Radian to use for special trips when I need to configure 3 seats across my back seat, so I'm trying to decide which Radian to purchase.

Thanks!
 

wendytthomas

Admin - CPST Instructor
Staff member
SK says that the wings offer side impact protection. It makes sense that it would, but there are no standards by which to judge them. They cannot be put down until the third slot, though, but rear facing offers so much SIP that it's not necessary.

Wendy
 

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