thrillhouse
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After some discussion on another thread regarding overlapping a marathon and Radian in a 3 across situation, I contacted SKJP to clarify my concerns. I described my concern as such
"Another question is about placing seats very close to one another. I know of some people who are placing Marathons so close to Radians that the Radian shoulder wings and eps foam at the head area is partially covered by the shoulder of the Marathon. Is it OK to have seats overlapping like that? something tells me it is unsafe and that the child in the Radian is at risk of their head hitting the outer shell of the Marathon. I have asked these people and they are techs and insist it is perfectly safe, but I just don't know. I know for sure it hasnt been crash tested like that. "
The response from Russ at SKJP is as follows
"Re: overlapping seats >> Based on your description, I would have agree with you. The inside of Radian’s side walls are lined with EPS foam (as are Britax’s) to absorb the impact energy of a child’s head contacting it in an accident. If the side of another seat if overlapping into/in front of the side wall, then the child’s head may strike the plastic of the overlapping seat, and not the EPS foam side walls of their own seat.
Because Radian’s side walls do not have to angle outward to the sides, so placing Radian seats close together is OK, because they will not overlao with each other – one of the design criteria for Radian.
I hope this addresses your concerns. If you have any other questions, please let me know.
Have a very happy New Year!
Best regards,
Russ
"
I hope this information is helpful
"Another question is about placing seats very close to one another. I know of some people who are placing Marathons so close to Radians that the Radian shoulder wings and eps foam at the head area is partially covered by the shoulder of the Marathon. Is it OK to have seats overlapping like that? something tells me it is unsafe and that the child in the Radian is at risk of their head hitting the outer shell of the Marathon. I have asked these people and they are techs and insist it is perfectly safe, but I just don't know. I know for sure it hasnt been crash tested like that. "
The response from Russ at SKJP is as follows
"Re: overlapping seats >> Based on your description, I would have agree with you. The inside of Radian’s side walls are lined with EPS foam (as are Britax’s) to absorb the impact energy of a child’s head contacting it in an accident. If the side of another seat if overlapping into/in front of the side wall, then the child’s head may strike the plastic of the overlapping seat, and not the EPS foam side walls of their own seat.
Because Radian’s side walls do not have to angle outward to the sides, so placing Radian seats close together is OK, because they will not overlao with each other – one of the design criteria for Radian.
I hope this addresses your concerns. If you have any other questions, please let me know.
Have a very happy New Year!
Best regards,
Russ
"
I hope this information is helpful