Need a stroller for the beach

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amy919

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• May 20, 2008

• #1

Need a stroller for the beach - Update

Is there still a stroller section? I was too lazy to search for it...

I need a relatively cheap, but good, stroller for the beach. I need something that I can deal with on the sand. Any suggestions for something worthwhile that's not going to cost me a fortune? I already have the Volo for the boardwalk, I just need something primarily for the sand.

 

Last edited: May 20, 2008

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JessicaS

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• May 20, 2008

• #2

You'll definitely need a jogging stroller, but I think you knew that already. If you don't plan on actually jogging with it, you'd probably get the most use out of something with a swivel wheel. Then if you go on walks on the sidewalk or something as well, it will be easy to use. This website is great for browsing jogging strollers.

Here's a cheap one at $129.99.

 

joolsplus3

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• May 20, 2008

• #3

here's the stroller section . But I left a redirect so you can still find your post here :thumbsup: I like that one the PP linked to! I'd go cheapest I could find in a jogger (even check the walmart bike department, they might have Bells for pretty cheap)

 

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amy919

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• May 20, 2008

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Thanks! Yeah, I figured I'd need a jogging stroller, as much as I hate the look of them, but I know nothing about them. Swivel or fixed wheels, etc.? No idea what I need. I'm only going to use this on the beach. Of course, I'll need to push it TO the beach, but that's just a couple of blocks.

 

joolsplus3

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• May 20, 2008

• #5

The heavier a kid is, the easier it is to push a swivel wheel. you can lock it when you get ON the beach which will make it easier to push on sand, I think.

 

lovinwaves

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• May 20, 2008

• #6

Jools, ex-MB Breeze popped into mind when I saw this thread.

Anyways, also check out www.returns4sale.com

Look on your local Craigslist too. If you want to link me your Craigslist I can see what I find.

ETA: Holy Mountain Buggy copy cat Ok that is a really awesome looking stroller. It's a Grade D though.

 

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amy919

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• May 20, 2008

• #7

I looked on my local Craigslist, but there's nothing good on there. Why do these things have to be so ugly? The only ones I like are $300+.

 

lovinwaves

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• May 20, 2008

• #8

You might also check StrollerSwap on Yahoo Groups.

 

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amy919

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• May 20, 2008

• #9

lovinwaves said:

Look on your local Craigslist too. If you want to link me your Craigslist I can see what I find.

Click to expand...

Local CraigsList

Maybe you'll see something I didn't. Some of these places are too far from me, though.

 

lovinwaves

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• May 20, 2008

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http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bab/687782132.html

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bab/686982532.html

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bab/685427417.html

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bab/684302385.html

:shrug-shoulders:

 

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amy919

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• May 20, 2008

• #11

Are any of those good, though? I like the last one the best, but it's too far from me.

 

joolsplus3

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• May 20, 2008

• #12

Oh yeah! Breeze! Seat's a touch small, though...

I registered at http://used.joggingstroller.com/vbclassified.php?do=category&categoryid=2 but it seems they don't actually have any jogging strollers (it's the same tiptoeturtle company as elitecarseats, I guess they are trying to get some of their slow sellers off the floor).

 

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amy919

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• May 20, 2008

• #13

Re: Need a stroller for the beach - UPDATE

OK, so DH says NFW are we taking 2 strollers with everything else we have to pack into the car. So, I've decided to forget the jogger since I just don't like the look of the ones in the price range I'm willing to spend. Yes, I'll admit to being that vain . For the early morning beach walks, I'm thinking of either getting a backpack since she loves to be carried or just letting her walk with me.

I really do want a new stroller, though. I've been good for way too long . I do love my orange volo, but I'd like something else. I'm spoiled by how light it is, but I want something a little more "substantial" feeling, not so tippy, since I'd really like to add a buggy board on the back for my older DD. The boardwalk gets crazy at night and she gets tired of all of the walking and I like her close by for safety reasons.

I have some concerns about the buggy board. Does anyone know if there any good strollers that it works well with AND the stroller can be folded with the board still on? It looks easy enough to take on and off, but I really don't feel like dealing with that on a daily basis.

 

lovinwaves

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• May 20, 2008

• #14

Julie, you are a dangerous person. Very, very, dangerous.

 

ErinGoBragh

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• May 20, 2008

• #15

Re: Need a stroller for the beach - UPDATE

I can't imagine pushing a Volo on the boardwalk. I took my DS in my Graco Mosaic to the boardwalk once and it was horrible. The poor kid was being shaken around since the wheels were too small.
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I have no idea on other strollers, but my BJCM did great the last time we went.

 

my2kidsSafe

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• May 24, 2008

• #16

have you thought of a wagon, our wagon works great at the beach