Am I the only one..

happiness-and-balance · Dec 8, 2014

Who is a little, I don't know, surprised? that there isn't any foam of any kind, at all whatsoever in the sides of the Marathon ClickTight? I went to BRU to check it out, spotted it from afar and basically skipped toward it. It looks SO nice. But once I stripped it down, it's just hollow, blow-molded plastic surrounded by the white external plastic.

I have no doubt at all that the hollow plastic has a force-reducing effect but where's my foam? Britax loves foam? Maybe this is a new trend I'm missing.

Hazelandlucy · Dec 8, 2014

That is weird. I feel like I noticed that online with the other click tights as well. The car seat blog review of the boulevard looks like the same plastic sides. if it's something like the Pria's Flex Tech? That shell just looks plastic to me, but apparently there is something inside that plastic that does some good!

happiness-and-balance · Dec 8, 2014

I pulled the white shell away from the black plastic and it's hollow, nothing between it and the shell. So weird.

joolsplus3 · Dec 9, 2014

They are probably up*to*here with replacing broken foam pieces (I've read a lot about broken foam pieces in my time, you young'uns have no idea, lol, and the Boulevards on our store floor broke and broke and broke--same with the Evenflo Right Fit, I'm amazed they didn't learn any lessons from everyone else about how easily EPS cracks before they designed that thing! We've thrown away numerous floor models and broken returns). And probably as annoyed with customer complaints about their insane shipping charges

Funny I didn't even notice it was missing. (note to self, play with new seats more thoroughly...)

happiness-and-balance · Dec 9, 2014

joolsplus3 said:
They are probably up*to*here with replacing broken foam pieces (I've read a lot about broken foam pieces in my time, you young'uns have no idea, lol, and the Boulevards on our store floor broke and broke and broke--same with the Evenflo Right Fit, I'm amazed they didn't learn any lessons from everyone else about how easily EPS cracks before they designed that thing! We've thrown away numerous floor models and broken returns). And probably as annoyed with customer complaints about their insane shipping charges Funny I didn't even notice it was missing. (note to self, play with new seats more thoroughly...)

Very true, I hadn't thought of that!

bnsnyde · Dec 9, 2014

Huh. Foam is my #1. If no foam, I don't buy it.
Now, I do have to be very careful because in many of our seats, I can see how it could crack easily.
Weird, though, yes.

sb518 · Dec 9, 2014

That hole in the side reminds me of the Dorel notches.

seb3244 · Dec 10, 2014

This is strange. How about the click tight advocate does that have foam? Also is it really close to $500? Sorry a little off topic but I want it lol.

My fav part op was that you happily skipped right to the click tight display lmao!!

featherhead · Dec 10, 2014

joolsplus3 said:
They are probably up*to*here with replacing broken foam pieces (I've read a lot about broken foam pieces in my time, you young'uns have no idea, lol, and the Boulevards on our store floor broke and broke and broke--same with the Evenflo Right Fit, I'm amazed they didn't learn any lessons from everyone else about how easily EPS cracks before they designed that thing! We've thrown away numerous floor models and broken returns). And probably as annoyed with customer complaints about their insane shipping charges Funny I didn't even notice it was missing. (note to self, play with new seats more thoroughly...)

I just read tonight on Facebook some lady's crazy rampage against Britax cause her foam headwing broke and they told her to tape it. Her post had thousands of shares already.

Keeks64 · Dec 10, 2014

featherhead said:
I just read tonight on Facebook some lady's crazy rampage against Britax cause her foam headwing broke and they told her to tape it. Her post had thousands of shares already.

Crazy is an understatement lol that lady is out for Britax blood lol

featherhead · Dec 10, 2014

I know. It's ridiculous.

happiness-and-balance · Dec 10, 2014

Keeks64 said:
Crazy is an understatement lol that lady is out for Britax blood lol

Haven't seen that one, sounds entertaining lol. I've taped lots of foam, no biggie. I guess it's all a matter of how familiar you are with the subject and whether or not you need your seats to be 100% perfect looks-wise.

(For those reading along: I've been told it will not affect the safety to tape the foam)

happiness-and-balance · Dec 10, 2014

seb3244 said:
This is strange. How about the click tight advocate does that have foam? Also is it really close to $500? Sorry a little off topic but I want it lol. My fav part op was that you happily skipped right to the click tight display lmao!!

I'd say the Advocate and Boulevard have foam -lined headwings. That's my guess.

Yes, it really is close to $500! I'd wait for sales.

I have no shame in my car seat game, everyone who knows me knows how excited I get when there's a new seat at BRU. Look out, people!!!

bbartlettnfld · Dec 16, 2014

I guess I'll have to venture out to TRU soon! DH has been the lucky one doing all the Christmas shopping!

I'm surprised at the lack of foam... Interesting... I still want a foonf and infant thingy, next anyway.

1mommy · Dec 16, 2014

Am I the only one that wants to have fun tonight.... http://youtu.be/Bkzp7Gp2kEU

Sorry off topic, but every time I see the name to this thread I think of this song!

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