Difference between Decathlon and Marathon?

charmedmom4 · Sep 28, 2009

I'd like to know if there's any difference between those 2 seats. Also if anyone know of any special sales going on with Britax seats?

Thanks!
Amy

NannyMom · Sep 28, 2009

The DC has 3 crotch positions, and the MA has 1 (about the same as the center position on the DC).

I think the DC doesn't have the LATCH bars like the MA and BV do.

DC goes to 33 pounds RF and MA goes to 35 pounds RF.

Niea · Sep 28, 2009

That's right, the Decathlon does not have the LATCH bars like the MA and BV do. This doesn't impact installation any, but some people prefer the bars.

The other main difference is that the Decathlon has a push-button adjuster instead of the lever the MA has.

The Decathlon is also being phased out (if it hasn't already), which is why the RFing limit wasn't increased to 35 like the other seats.

jujumum · Sep 28, 2009

Yes to everything said so far. The DC is also slightly lighter (about 1.5lbs) without the latch bars and lacking those bars is easier on an airplane. The push button adjuster is a huge pain in the neck (I've had one for 3 years) compared to the MA/BV/FPSVD/RA50. The plastic body appears to be the exact same mold as the FPSVD and RA50. I have a ton of pics in my album, but I don't know if you can access it.

2BunniesMommy · Sep 29, 2009

I just wanted to say that I agree about the Decathlon adjuster being very hard to use. I also had one for about 3 years.
I love my Marathon!

joolsplus3 · Sep 29, 2009

The risk of getting a Decathlon with an adjuster that sticks so bad it won't adjust the harness without hulk-like-brute-strength is so high I would completely cross it off my list :twocents: The Roundabout 50 is a great light choice based on the DC shell (no heavy LATCH bars, three crotch strap positions) and the adjuster actually works. I'd buy whichever I could find cheapest

(www.albeebaby.com often has awesome prices on the Marathon)

charmedmom4 · Sep 29, 2009

Thanks for the comparison. I am going to go for Marathon. I found a good deal from Craigslist, brand new, never opened box. asking 180 buckaroos. I forget to ask for the expiration date. Will ask her after posting this. It's Ashley pattern. I really want the girl blue pattern! I see that there's only neutral ones that are blue.

Amy

Jennifer mom to my 7 · Sep 29, 2009

You can get that seat at albeebaby new for that same price. I would prefer that than craigslist.

http://www.albeebaby.com/britax-marathon-convertible-car-seat-in-ashley-floral.html

2BunniesMommy · Sep 30, 2009

Jennifer mom to my 7 said:
You can get that seat at albeebaby new for that same price. I would prefer that than craigslist.

http://www.albeebaby.com/britax-marathon-convertible-car-seat-in-ashley-floral.html

Exactly what I was thinking...would be worth the wait for peace of mind! And besides, Albee ships pretty quick!

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