Which Radian do you prefer?

linneabw

New member

• Jun 8, 2011

• #1

Assuming you haven't fallen off the radian wagon due to issues with super latch.

i'm trying to decide between the 65sl or justifying the extra cost for the xtsl.
I have the xtsl in my van and this would go in dh's car which we use 1-2 times a week. Is the xtsl worth the extra? Does it impede the length of use forward facing? We want something that will last a long time ffing too. I'm also worried that ds will hit 40lbs before 3. I'm not comfortable turning him before 3 and plan to keep him rfing as long as he fits in the xtsl in my van.

I need to decide because there are some good deals out there!

 

Aurezalia

Well-known member

• Jun 8, 2011

• #2

I'd go in between and get an 80SL, probably. No headwings like the XT, but it has the greater weight limits - the extra 5 pounds of rear-facing weight is absolutely worth the extra cost to me.

 

Cryssy Jane

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• Jun 8, 2011

• #3

Aurezalia said:

I'd go in between and get an 80SL, probably. No headwings like the XT, but it has the greater weight limits - the extra 5 pounds of rear-facing weight is absolutely worth the extra cost to me.

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:yeahthatlove: I agree completely. If you're worried about your kiddo being 40lbs before 3, I think the extra 5lbs of the 80sl would be beneficial.

 

linneabw

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• Jun 8, 2011

• #4

Oh that's right, the 80sl goes up to 45lbs rfing too. Hmmm, is it worth $34??

 

Pixels

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• Jun 8, 2011

• #5

The headwings may make the seat not last as long forward facing, because the child cannot effectively go over the top slots. Their shoulders would hit the wings.

 

ElfJewel

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• Jun 8, 2011

• #6

Aurezalia said:

I'd go in between and get an 80SL, probably. No headwings like the XT, but it has the greater weight limits - the extra 5 pounds of rear-facing weight is absolutely worth the extra cost to me.

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:yeahthat: I like the higher weight limit but sometimes I wish we didn't have the headwings.

 

Kac

Ambassador - CPS Technician

• Jun 8, 2011

• #7

I love my 80sl.

 

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bnsnyde

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• Jun 8, 2011

• #8

I bought my 2 XT's for the headwings. And they also help a lot with sleeping kids. 45 RF is essential to me. Now we need the XTSL to RF to age 4 or more, b/c the 5 lbs. make a difference.

I actually can't wait until my oldest outgrows his Radian b/c the mesh is all snagged, and the install is very hard to get right w/seatbelt. SL would be a good option. I have time before he'll outgrow it, though.

 

SAHDADDY

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• Jun 8, 2011

• #9

xtsl, we like the headwings,

 

firemomof3

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• Jun 9, 2011

• #10

I would also go with the 80SL. I had ds in the XTSL rf but when I turned him I had to move the harness to the top slots and the head wings wouldn't stay up So I ended up selling it. I have the 65SL for my daycare kiddos since the 40lbs. rf is plenty for me and I love it ff DS used it for a while ff with the longer crotch strap and it was perfect.

 

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Jessica61624

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• Jun 9, 2011

• #11

Can you share the sale with me?

 

linneabw

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• Jun 9, 2011

• #12

I know babyage.com has 20% off radians right now. Someone posted in the deals thread one on babycatalog.com and Kohls has their 30% off plus $10 Kohl's cash for every $50 you spend. I think they end up being about the same.

Seems like there are always xtsl on the swap, but rarely 80sls.

 

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Jessica61624

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• Jun 9, 2011

• #13

linneabw said:

I know babyage.com has 20% off radians right now. Someone posted in the deals thread one on babycatalog.com and Kohls has their 30% off plus $10 Kohl's cash for every $50 you spend. I think they end up being about the same.

Seems like there are always xtsl on the swap, but rarely 80sls.

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Thanks!

 

EssentialClarity

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• Jun 9, 2011

• #14

firemomof3 said:

I would also go with the 80SL. I had ds in the XTSL rf but when I turned him I had to move the harness to the top slots and the head wings wouldn't stay up So I ended up selling it. I have the 65SL for my daycare kiddos since the 40lbs. rf is plenty for me and I love it ff DS used it for a while ff with the longer crotch strap and it was perfect.

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XTSL. I can't imagine what my dd would do without the headwings for sleeping.

I had the same issue with the headwings staying up, so I looked at the back of the seat to see what was up, and I found that I could tighten the nuts back there a bit and it keeps the wings up. Sometimes the nuts losen up back there and have to be tightened a bit, that's all.

 

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Maisie&BodensMommy

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• Jun 9, 2011

• #15

My daughter sleeps in the car, so the xtsl is nice for her. My son, however, NEVER sleeps in the car, so I don't feel bad that he has the 65. And, he is super skinny, so he won't need the extra 5 lbs of weight. He is someone who will definitely outgrow it by height first.

And I will admit, I totally sprung for the xtsl because I liked the flora pattern, and I figured the headwings would be good for Maisie b/c she likes to sleep in the car.

 

cookie123

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• Jun 9, 2011

• #16

Matthew sleeps fine rf without headwings. He hasn't been in it ff. I wish I had more rf
Weight than 33 lbs. 40 would probably be enough for him.