Folks on the cpslistserve are saying that Russ said at KIM that they are testing the XT to 45 lbs....

emandbri · Sep 1, 2009

the details are a bit fuzzy. They only said the XT so not sure about the others. They did say that they didn't think it would be retroactive.

So it appears that splash is right and I will be buying a new seat.

This will be good I an put the new seat in my van and the radian 80 in Brian's car until Elizabeth is 40 lbs.

jrmo · Sep 1, 2009

I wonder what structural changes they would make in addition to the ones they just made that would make it NOT retroactive? I don't think I can talk DH into another seat if it truly isn't..... :-( But still, kudos to SKJP for leading the pack, if this comes through!

LISmama810 · Sep 1, 2009

Given the speed at which Sunshine Kids certified the Radian to 40 lbs (from the time it was first mentioned until it was actually done), your kid might well be over 45 lbs by that point.

Also, there might not be any structural changes. They just might not to make it retroactive to avoid confusion, for example. (Uh, not that they haven't created confusion by making the 40-lbs somewhat retroactive.)

emandbri · Sep 1, 2009

LISmama810 said:
Given the speed at which Sunshine Kids certified the Radian to 40 lbs (from the time it was first mentioned until it was actually done), your kid might well be over 45 lbs by that point.

Very true. What I need is for another maker to come out with a seat that goes to 45 lbs so sunshine kids will certify it faster.

wendytthomas · Sep 1, 2009

Not holding my breath, seeing as it was one person who says they heard it from Russ. And I agree, not only may your kid be over 45 pounds, but THEIR kids may be over 45 pounds before it happens. SKJP had been saying for years they were testing a 40 pound seat. Russ said yes, the engineers said no. Then it did happen when competition was in the way. So maybe they're working on a 45 pound seat. Maybe not. Maybe if they are it'll be six months. It may be a year, two years, four years, or never. I wouldn't hold out for it, I wouldn't hope for it at this point. Just file it away under Russ' rumors and leave it at that.

Wendy

jujumum · Sep 1, 2009

That would be great if they tested to 45lbs, but it would be useless for me and many other people unless they get rid of the curve in the boot so that we can get a proper install in our vehicles. Or, perhaps they could offer different boots for different bights. Their new curved boot + my high bight =

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bobandjess99 · Sep 1, 2009

well....*if* they test it as quickly as they did *once the myride was on the scene*, then it's possible i will get to re-rearface dd for a day or two, lol. Course, she has been holding steady at 40-41 for SOOO long, I wouldn't be surprised if she suddenly jumped to 45, lol!

An Aurora · Sep 1, 2009

I wouldn't count on it, since Russ is supposedly saying that they are coming out with a new LATCH system that allows you to use LATCh longer...

wendytthomas · Sep 1, 2009

An Aurora said:
I wouldn't count on it, since Russ is supposedly saying that they are coming out with a new LATCH system that allows you to use LATCh longer...

Which does nothing if the car doesn't allow you to use LATCH longer anyway.

As usual, strange things from Russ.

Wendy

bobandjess99 · Sep 1, 2009

An Aurora said:
I wouldn't count on it, since Russ is supposedly saying that they are coming out with a new LATCH system that allows you to use LATCh longer...

And this addresses the fact that the CAR manufacturers prohibit latch above a certain limit...how, exactly? LOL. Crazy Russ.

An Aurora · Sep 1, 2009

wendytthomas said:
Which does nothing if the car doesn't allow you to use LATCH longer anyway.

As usual, strange things from Russ.

Wendy

bobandjess99 said:
And this addresses the fact that the CAR manufacturers prohibit latch above a certain limit...how, exactly? LOL. Crazy Russ.

Right, which leads me to believe that Russ is full of it on more than one account.

cowgirlsmommy · Sep 1, 2009

Maybe Russ should just create his own car seat company! I think if he was in charge of everything he could create some wicked awesome car seats. If they do increase the limit soon, I'm going to give him a hug. It would make since. Now that there's 2 other 40 lb seats on the market, 45 lbs would give them something special.

canadiangie · Sep 1, 2009

I'll be keeping an open mind.

emandbri · Sep 1, 2009

Russ had said in earlier e-mails that they would be testing the "fall" so I'm going to be optimistic and assume it will be out soon.

bobandjess99 · Sep 1, 2009

Judi says it's a done deal, have you guys seen her thread? Russ...eh....not trustworthy...Judi? golden.
Sept 09+ radian XT's rf to 45 lbs.

emandbri · Sep 1, 2009

Here is the thread
http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=96691

Genevieve · Sep 1, 2009

I know I shouldn't get my hopes up to much in Russ, but I so so so hope this happens, and soon!

Judi · Sep 1, 2009

bobandjess99 said:
Judi says it's a done deal, have you guys seen her thread? Russ...eh....not trustworthy...Judi? golden.
Sept 09+ radian XT's rf to 45 lbs.

Wow, thanks!

Gypsy · Sep 2, 2009

Russ told me that they will have an official announcement with all the details next week.

emandbri · Sep 2, 2009

There are also supposed to be new covers as well. I'm hoping for an XT that matches a monterey. What I really want is a tan monterey but I already know that isn't going to happen.

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