Radian or Signo?

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arly1983

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• Jun 24, 2007

• #1

Ok, it is either going to be a radian or signo....so this is my pros/cons list. Tell me if you think of something else....

Radian Pros:
-Narrow
-Low profile
-Cheaper
-long seating area to support legs

Radian Cons:
-Narrow seating area (about 10 ins)
-some install issues
-18 in top slots (though I could use above 1 in)
-no TSIP
-long when RFing

Signo:
-TSIP/infinate adjust harness
-wider seating area (15 in)
-19 in top slots
-35 lb RFing limit
-recaro reputation and proven prior models


Signo cons:
-No ones seen it yet
-20 ins WIDE
-sits high on base
-high price
-lame cover choices
-not released until august/sept
-might be more but we just don't know yet....

 

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southpawboston

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• Jun 24, 2007

• #2

signo con: high price
signo con: lame cover choices
signo plus: recaro reputation and proven prior models

 

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arly1983

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• Jun 25, 2007

• #3

southpawboston said:

signo con: high price
signo con: lame cover choices
signo plus: recaro reputation and proven prior models

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Your right!!

I have the desert preordered, it was the one I liked the most....though I am not really excited about it...

Also I like the hip SIP and recaro does have a track record...

 

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arly1983

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• Jun 25, 2007

• #4

Anyone else????

This is a tough decison!

 

Patriot201

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• Jun 25, 2007

• #5

This is for Camille??

 

Patriot201

Car-Seat.org Ambassador

• Jun 25, 2007

• #6

I don't think the covers are that bad!

 

Suzibeck

Active member

• Jun 25, 2007

• #7

If I needed a seat,

If the signo could fit in my car, not needing narrow seat for 3 across, and

If I could wait for the signo to be released, who knows for sure when that will happen as it keeps getting pushed back?

I would go for the singo, no question.

 

chaoticoctopus

Member

• Jun 25, 2007

• #8

I don't know much about the Recaros, other than by reputation (all good so far as I've read), but I love the Radian.

I love the low profile when FF so my older child doesn't feel like she's in a "baby" convertible,

I love the fact that the buckle is too hard for my 3 yr. old to undo, but my 5 yr. old can both buckle *and* unbuckle herself.

I love the long, narrow seat because it really seems to support their legs well on long rides (my only complaint about the PWs my 8 & 10 yr. olds sit in; just a little too short in the seat).

I love that they're so narrow I can squeeze them in side by side in my narrow 1st row bench, and could probably fit 3 across if I ever needed to (and *had* 3, LOL).

I love that they cost about $100 less than most Britax & Recaro seats. :twocents:

That said, if I were shopping for a seat for a young baby and considering RF usage more, I would really be looking hard at those new Recaros with the 35 lb. RF limit....

Sorry I'm no help. I only confirmed your list of Radian pros...

 

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arly1983

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• Jun 25, 2007

• #9

This seat is for Jackson, it will be the seat that DH uses to go pick him up from Early Intervention Preschool with, MIL will use the regent to take him in the mornings.....I wanted a convertable so that when he outgrows it could be used for Camille or a daycare child if needed....

 

Morganthe

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• Jun 26, 2007

• #10

Big Recaro Con: Taking too dang long to appear on the market!

 

stayinhomewithmy6

Senior Community Member

• Jun 26, 2007

• #11

Morganthe said:

Big Recaro Con: Taking too dang long to appear on the market!

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:yeahthat:
Still, if you can wait it out, I'd go with the Signo. Have I mentioned that I can't believe the Radian's straps are BOLTED ON! I'm using my cat pee seat for DS right now, but I can still smell it. :thumbsdown:

 

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arly1983

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• Jun 26, 2007

• #12

:evil grin: Hmmm, I wonder if I should just get a Madison Regent

 

Morganthe

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• Jun 26, 2007

• #13

arly1983 said:

:evil grin: Hmmm, I wonder if I should just get a Madison Regent

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That's what I'm doing :shrug-shoulders:

 

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arly1983

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• Jun 26, 2007

• #14

Morganthe said:

That's what I'm doing :shrug-shoulders:

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Yeah, but I have a little boy!!! (and do not like the onyx or sahara:thumbsdown: )

 

hsjwmom

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• Jun 26, 2007

• #15

Honestly, would Jackson care if he got the flowery Madison? Probably not...at least until he was a bit older!

Um... I know some moms with boys haven't though of Blue Bouquet as too girly If someone wants to order a Madison and trade for a Blue Bouquet...

Good grief. I am going to be hitting everyone up left and right. How embarrassing! I have no pride.

 

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arly1983

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• Jun 26, 2007

• #16

msbeltran said:

Honestly, would Jackson care if he got the flowery Madison? Probably not...at least until he was a bit older!

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He would probably LOVE it! His latest favorite sign/word is FLOWER!

 

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Mama2J

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• Jun 26, 2007

• #17

msbeltran said:

Um... I know some moms with boys haven't though of Blue Bouquet as too girly If someone wants to order a Madison and trade for a Blue Bouquet...

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Actually I like the Blue Bouquet for a boy! However, a flowery car seat (even blue) would be too much for my husband I think!

Back to the original question, I would get the Recaro if I needed something to go rear-facing (or a Britax convertible). I've heard too many install issues with the Radian. Even if you have LATCH, you'll eventually have to use a seat belt to install at some point. And what if you have to install it in someone else's car temporarily?