RECARO coming to Canada

Pixelated

Moderator - CPST Instructor

• Sep 23, 2015

• #1

The Performance Ride will be at BRU and Canadian Tire toward the end of October.

The Performance Sport and the booster will be here a month later or so. some time in January. I don't remember if this was my error or the dates have changed.

 

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featherhead

Well-known member

• Sep 23, 2015

• #2

Wow, I never would have thought they would come to Canada!

 

Pixelated

Moderator - CPST Instructor

• Sep 23, 2015

• #3

I know! But they're doing it for real this time, not just "soon"!

 

tiggercat

New member

• Sep 23, 2015

• #4

Booster price point?

 

jacqui276

New member

• Sep 24, 2015

• #5

tiggercat said:

Booster price point?

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Curious about this as well.

I don't need any more convertibles I hope, but more booster options would be awesome.

 

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Frenchgirl

Member

• Sep 24, 2015

• #6

OMG... I will need a new booster

 

Pixelated

Moderator - CPST Instructor

• Sep 24, 2015

• #7

tiggercat said:

Booster price point?

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Don't know yet - will see what I can rustle up.

 

geekKT

New member

• Sep 24, 2015

• #8

Oh reeeeaaaaaallly?

 

Chila88

New member

• Nov 20, 2015

• #9

I just saw the Performance Rude in the BRU flyer and almost crapped my pants....how did I miss this!!

Any more update on the booster release date? We're buying ODD a new HBB for her birthday at the end of Dec. Never imagined I'd be able to consider a Recaro!! Anyone know if it requires head rest support in Canada yet? (Or in the US?)
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Keeanh

Well-known member

• Nov 20, 2015

• #10

I've harassed them on their FB page about the booster LOL. They say "soon". Thanks... haha.

 

Pixelated

Moderator - CPST Instructor

• Nov 24, 2015

• #11

I've been told January for the Performance Sport and Booster. I've also been told that the booster does not require a vehicle head restraint.

 

TechnoGranola

Forum Ambassador

• Nov 24, 2015

• #12

What's the leg room like on their convertibles? I could be interested in one. And I'm also interested in the Sport if a convertible won't work out for me. AND I'm interested in the booster. Can the booster be used without a vehicle headrest?

 

BookMama

Senior Community Member

• Nov 24, 2015

• #13

The Performance Booster doesn't require headrest support. I bet you'd like the seat - my 10YO commented yesterday (again!) that it's her favorite seat ever.

 

tam_shops

New member

• Nov 28, 2015

• #14

When you said October you weren't kidding. Just saw one at CT and was wondering what the story was! Is it a well liked seat? It's not even on their website yet.

tam

 

ketchupqueen

CPST and ketchup snob

Staff member

• Nov 29, 2015

• #15

Leg room on the Recaro convertibles is really really small.

They can be good for older kids with special needs (CP for instance) but that's about all I ever recommend the convertibles for.

Love the booster. Don't really have strong feelings for the combination.

 

SnoGurl

New member

• Nov 29, 2015

• #16

ketchupqueen said:

Leg room on the Recaro convertibles is really really small.

They can be good for older kids with special needs (CP for instance) but that's about all I ever recommend the convertibles for.

Love the booster. Don't really have strong feelings for the combination.

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Don't quote me, but pretty sure that with the bolsters Recaro had to add to pass rebound up here, the leg room is better.
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ketchupqueen

CPST and ketchup snob

Staff member

• Nov 29, 2015

• #17

Even so that would put them maybe on par with an upright Britax ClickTight... still not a ton.

 

geekKT

New member

• Nov 30, 2015

• #18

ketchupqueen said:

Leg room on the Recaro convertibles is really really small. They can be good for older kids with special needs (CP for instance) but that's about all I ever recommend the convertibles for. Love the booster. Don't really have strong feelings for the combination.

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Thank you! I should really consider keeping a second booster around so I'll make sure to peek at this one sometime.

 

Pixelated

Moderator - CPST Instructor

• Dec 5, 2015

• #19

Canadian review here: http://vicarseattechs.com/2015/ride-with-recaro-review/

Notable differences from the US version (as far as I know):

- our infant insert is two pieces and the under-bum part is substantial
- harness can be above the shoulders for babies provided the harness can be tightened sufficiently and child is over 5lbs
- dual recline lines for RF: 5-12lbs, and 13-35lbs
- 35lb RF weight limit
- cup holders are integrated into bolsters that are needed to pass out anti-rebound requirements, but also result in more leg room RF (but less clearance once FF)

 

Chila88

New member

• Feb 8, 2016

• #20

Performance Booster is shipping to retailers as per Recaro and is up on BRU website. Hoping Snugglebugz or another retailer will carry some better cover options.

http://m.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=66067296
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