Wondering about Marathon covers

oursonend · Nov 20, 2008

So I am thinking of buying a Marathon for DS to replace his SS1. I think it will fit RFing and puzzle around the Radian fairly well from what I've read, and judging by so many helpful pics in the 3 across thread.

Now I'm thinking covers.

I like the look of Onyx but I can't tell from the pictures whether it's soft and fuzzy, or slippery, or cavassy, or what. Can someone describe it for me?

And what about Cowmoo? Soft all over?

Also, what about Windowpane? I've seen a few around and they don't look soft/fuzzy, but I can't really tell. Are they cotton?

Any thoughts about whether some covers are better in summer vs winter? We have REALLY hot, muggy summers here (although I do have A/C in my new car now, so that's not as much of an issue as it has been previous years).

TIA!

Judi · Nov 20, 2008

The Onyx is fuzzy on the sides and slippery in the middle. Cowmoo is fuzzy all over. I would go for the Onyx, or maybe a couture cover.

oursonend · Nov 20, 2008

That sounds like a good idea. (Unless I catch the multiple covers bug... lol but I don't really see that happening).

What is a couture cover? What's special about them? (And where do they come from?)

Judi · Nov 20, 2008

That's what I said. 1 year ago, I had no car seats. My DD and DS were 15. I used my friends car seat, and just installed them in my car. Now I own 12 car seats, buying #13 on Friday. My Radian has 2 covers. My Marathon has 3 covers.

The couture covers you have to buy on a seat, or used, as far as I know. I have dragonfly.

oursonend · Nov 20, 2008

Heh I can definitely see how the seat collection grows. Already I am planning to hang on to an "extra" that I don't need once I buy DS's new seat.

Of course if my TBW wisdom has taught me anything, accumulation is the name of the game.

I have a little theory that for a successful online forum community to exist, there needs to be a common shopping trend. From the few that I am part of, they all have a common consumer interest, even though not everyone IS shopping. It brings the group together when someone posts "hey lookie" and we all get to ooh and aah and then fantasize about what we might like. I tell ya, this internet community thing is darn fascinating.

(All that to say... I might want Onyx AND Cowmoo.

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Judi · Nov 20, 2008

Ok, I took pics of my couture cover. For being bad pics, I think they really show how it feels.

Oh, and I am with you on getting the Onyx and cowmoo. I have the Onyx for my Regent and love it. I so want a cowmoo!

oursonend · Nov 20, 2008

Oh wow, that is so detailed! It looks like the texture must be scrumptious. Thanks for posting pics!

Judi · Nov 20, 2008

steph · Nov 20, 2008

I have the cowmoo and live in So Cal and have had no issues with heat or sweating (even though it gets over 100 degrees). I'm probably in the minority with Onyx but Ryan sweats more in his Onyx BV (the outside black is plusher that the cowmoo the nylon is hotter for him) than he did in his Park Avenue BV or currently in his Cowmoo MA (both the soft fabrics).

oursonend · Nov 21, 2008

saa2006 said:
I have the cowmoo and live in So Cal and have had no issues with heat or sweating (even though it gets over 100 degrees). I'm probably in the minority with Onyx but Ryan sweats more in his Onyx BV (the outside black is plusher that the cowmoo the nylon is hotter for him) than he did in his Park Avenue BV or currently in his Cowmoo MA (both the soft fabrics).

That's interesting to note. I have a neighbour with Cowmoo--maybe I will ask them how they find it in the summer and see if I can touch it.

Pepse · Nov 21, 2008

www.dearbornbaby.com has a coutour cover right now for the marathon.

mom2juliarose · Nov 21, 2008

saa2006 said:
I'm probably in the minority with Onyx but Ryan sweats more in his Onyx BV (the outside black is plusher that the cowmoo the nylon is hotter for him) than he did in his Park Avenue BV or currently in his Cowmoo MA (both the soft fabrics).

DD, too, was very sweaty in the Onyx when we had it on her seat. She currently has New Denim on her seat and I *love* it and she never seems to get hot/sweaty. We've had her MA for a few years so now the cover is sooo soft like a pair of favorite jeans! As a backup I have a Houndstooth cover, and in the "winter" here I'm using a UNC cover I bought from somewhere here which is very fuzzy/plush and navy blue.

I bought the New Denim specifically for the hot summers, though, and it hasn't failed us yet! (I have a sweaty kid.):thumbsup:

oursonend · Nov 21, 2008

Ooooh houndstooth?

I would freak out if I found black/white houndstooth somewhere. Lol LMK if yours is b/w and you ever want to part with it...

mom2juliarose · Nov 21, 2008

oursonend said:
Ooooh houndstooth? I would freak out if I found black/white houndstooth somewhere. Lol LMK if yours is b/w and you ever want to part with it...

No, the houndstooth is like a light gray/dark gray. Not the pretty black/white. I don't think it sold very well. And it has bald patches, which is why it's our spare cover!

nurse4kidsrjn · Nov 22, 2008

Judi said:
Ok, I took pics of my couture cover. For being bad pics, I think they really show how it feels.

Oh, and I am with you on getting the Onyx and cowmoo. I have the Onyx for my Regent and love it. I so want a cowmoo!

What cover is this and how old is this? I love it. It's obvious not available in Canada? If you ever decide to sell... Please contact me.

natysr · Nov 22, 2008

As I was driving home today I just kept thinking about how much I love my Onyx cover. The inside is nylon like, the outside is soft. We really like it.

In my other car we use a Denim cover in the summer and a Graystone cover in the winter.

Judi · Nov 22, 2008

nurse4kidsrjn said:
What cover is this and how old is this? I love it. It's obvious not available in Canada? If you ever decide to sell... Please contact me.

It is Dragonfly and I just took it out of the box yesterday!

KaysKidz · Nov 22, 2008

I have several covers for my seats, and while Onyx has it's place, it's my least favorite. We've had far more sweating issues with it, over any other cover. So they are now the back up covers/seats.

Our favorite is Hampton (for the DC) and New Denim for the MA & RA. I also have Granite for my MA that I LOVE as well.

BudgieStew · Nov 24, 2008

Hi Rebecca,

If we ever get together so I can give you those dipes and you are still trying to decide which cover you can take a feel/look at the Onyx, a plush and Couture cover.
Onyx is great for the winter though as it hides all the dirt.

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