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I have the BV and the Radian65. I'm forced to switch to the Radians due to space issues in my car and I'm NOT happy about it.
The Radians are:
1. Painfully difficult to install
2. Have a lousy latch system compared to the BV two separate lower anchor belts
3. Are less comfortable and less padded
4. Don't have TSIP
5. Are MUCH more difficult to tighten the harness on
6. You can't adjust the RF angle to less than 45 degrees, so it pushes up against the passenger seat
7. You can't adjust the crotch strap without bruising your knuckles
8. The path for the seatbelt install is so narrow it's difficult to snake your hand through
9. have a less user-friendly top tether.
It's not a BAD seat. It's better than a lot of seats out there and with its narrowness fills a real need. But I'd rather have my BVs/WZ back :crying:
I don't care for the height of the seat (MA)with a larger kid in it- it is too "throne-like".
Oh man, I really can't choose. If it was RF, I'd say MA for sure due to the easier ability to adjust the recline angle, and its greater compatibility with many vehicles. The Radian's RF angle is pretty much set at 45 degrees and the recline angle takes up more space as a result. :thumbsdown: For FF, if you can get a good installation, the Radian has the plus of fitting longer height wise. DD1, whose shoulders are a bit below the Radian's top slots now, outgrew the MA by height almost a year ago.
I may have to come back and edit if I can decide which way to officially vote.
I have the BV and the Radian65. I'm forced to switch to the Radians due to space issues in my car and I'm NOT happy about it.
The Radians are:
1. Painfully difficult to install
2. Have a lousy latch system compared to the BV two separate lower anchor belts
3. Are less comfortable and less padded
4. Don't have TSIP
5. Are MUCH more difficult to tighten the harness on
6. You can't adjust the RF angle to less than 45 degrees, so it pushes up against the passenger seat
7. You can't adjust the crotch strap without bruising your knuckles
8. The path for the seatbelt install is so narrow it's difficult to snake your hand through
9. have a less user-friendly top tether.
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