I didn't... I didn't... <gulp> I did

Splash · Jun 23, 2009

I ordered a Rio XT. I just HAVE to know. I have to. I keep saying I'll drive up to ARS and try one out in my car, but I never get around to it. So I just bought the dang thing from Target. If it works, great. If not, it goes back. I paid more to do it that way, but I know how i am with return shipping and even with the return shipping insurance, I won't send it back (hence, why I stil have the FN, even though I bought RSI on it and knew i hated it 15 minutes out of the box). At least this I know I'll take it back if it doesn't work.

Now, uh, how to I explain this to the wife? The amazon.com confirmation emails go to her email address...

Patriot201 · Jun 23, 2009

You will tell her that you have to find a seat that fits Charlie well, fits in that impossible position in your car, and that won't make you want to rip every hair from your body when you use it.

You will tell her that you are not 100% positive that the Radian XT is the seat for you, but that you have to try it because you have made it your personal mission to buy and try more seats in your vehicle than some of the other fanatics on this board.

all together ooky · Jun 23, 2009

You crack me up. A week ago you *HATED* the Radian. Now you go and order one. I just knew you'd cave. Eh, at least the Rio looks good.

southpawboston · Jun 23, 2009

the rio is my favorite pattern on the XT. splash, you'll have to give a full report, since we might be buying 3 for a 3-across setup. i'm particularly interested in how you like the SIP, since you already have/had a YS that you can benchmark it against (SIP doesn't get beefier than on a YS).

Patriot201 · Jun 24, 2009

SPB,

I briefly had a YS, then had a BV, and now have a Radian XT (with a lot of other seats in between, but those are the three with the true SIP). The SIP isn't anywhere close to the same as the YS, in my not-so-humble opinion.

The YS was my favorite seat that I have ever owned. At the time I owned it, though, it wasn't working for my situation. *sigh* The Radian XT is probably my second-favorite seat that I have ever owned.

Maedze · Jun 24, 2009

There must be something wrong with me. I don't particularly care for the YS.

4boysmom · Jun 24, 2009

It was a Radian Rio XT, oh man I thought I was getting you a TRIP to Rio, the XL package

MustangMama · Jun 24, 2009

Maybe you will like it?

as for the wife, sexual favors? :duck:

southpawboston · Jun 24, 2009

Maedze said:
There must be something wrong with me.

you're just now coming to this realization?

southpawboston · Jun 24, 2009

Patriot201 said:
The YS was my favorite seat that I have ever owned.

yeah, i know, on so many levels. too bad about the 40lb limit, which is about the only negative i can think of.

crunchierthanthou · Jun 24, 2009

According to carseatblog.com, the word at ABC kids show last September was that the YS would be recertified to 65 lbs later this year. I might not be able to resist if that's the case. I don't need a new seat right now, but I'm not loving ds sitting up so high ff in the Marathon. If that doesn't pan out, it'll probably be an XT in Rio for me as well.

momto2princes · Jun 24, 2009

I just bought an XT last week and after a bit of sweat getting it in the van it is perfect. I LOVE it! It can be very bulky RF but with a few of the tricks from some very helpful techs on the board I got it installed more upright and it is awesome!

southpawboston · Jun 24, 2009

crunchierthanthou said:
According to carseatblog.com, the word at ABC kids show last September was that the YS would be recertified to 65 lbs later this year. I might not be able to resist if that's the case. I don't need a new seat right now, but I'm not loving ds sitting up so high ff in the Marathon. If that doesn't pan out, it'll probably be an XT in Rio for me as well.

does that mean retroactive certification of older seats? or only new seats? that would be very cool if you could use the older seats to 65 lb...

fyrfightermomma · Jun 24, 2009

I have NEVER loved a seat ive owned. But the YS is the first i have been in love with

its the only seat ive loved everything about. I normally keep seats 3 months max but i dont think ill ever part with my beloved YS

Splash · Jun 24, 2009

I also really love the RYS and if it went higher there is no doubt I would get another. It's perfect in every way.

momof3monkeys · Jun 27, 2009

now im curious....whats YS? recaro young sport? just a guess

cookie123 · Jun 27, 2009

What's to love about the YS? Curious. Have never seen one.

southpawboston · Jun 27, 2009

cookie123 said:
What's to love about the YS? Curious. Have never seen one.

amazing SIP wings, both head and torso
no base, so seat sits low
just looks cooler than any other seat, resembles a racing seat (it's a y-chromosome thing

)
installs well in cars with contoured seats
buttery smooth harness adjuster
gorgeous microfiber cover
tons of padding
blow-molded shell (like the regent- essentiall a double-walled, air-filled shell)
feels sturdy, not flimsy
made in the USA
DD1 says it is the most comfortable seat she has sat in

crunchierthanthou · Jun 27, 2009

Is the Rio cover anything like the Hampton in terms of texture?

I stopped by USABaby today to check out strollers and noticed they had an XT on display. I grabbed the headwings to see about moving them up and down and seriously jerked my hand back. The mesh is scratchy and rough. It's almost crinkly. I walked around feeling other meshy seats (Nautilus, Frontier, SafeGuard childseat...) and none felt anything like it. I'd have to take ds to get his opinion, but I disliked it very much.

SPB, we can cross our fingers but I doubt a higher weight limit would be retroactive. Despite assurances from certain other manufacturer reps, that's generally not the case. Also, I don't think retesting the same seat would take a full year. There may be some internal design changes involved.

xxluckychicxx · Jun 27, 2009

crunchierthanthou said:
Is the Rio cover anything like the Hampton in terms of texture?

Yes it is :thumbsdown:. I hate the mesh! And once it starts fraying its way worse.

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