Opinions on the InStep Safari jogging stroller

[chelle80]

I am looking for opinions on this stroller (http://www.ebay.com/itm/390246695566?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649). *I plan to buy it from here too, so opinions on that too maybe?*

I am looking for something that has a swivel front wheel that is also lockable. I will mainly be using it everyday to walk on a paved track, but I will also be using for when we go to the mall, outdoor events(over gravel, tree roots, rough terrain), etc. Eventually I plan to jog with it too(got to slowly build up to that, lol). So, let me have 'em please...

ETA: Weight of it isn't a big issue and neither is size when folded. I drive a '07 caravan and normally have a full sized Graco stroller in there anyway.

ETA again: I have another question (sorry if its silly, lol) but don't the wheels air up and does it take a special kind of air pump if they do?

 

[rachelandtyke]

I have an older model double version of this and absolutely love it. I have had absolutely no complaints with it! If I ever need a single, I'd get it in a heartbeat.

 

[chelle80]

Thanks! I've been googleing and reading reviews since I posted this, lol. It seems most of the complaints (if any) are of size, but I though all jogging strollers pretty much folded up big. Like I said, though, size isn't a big issue for me, as I have a ton of storage in the van(the middle seat folds down into a covered compartment, but I don't fold it down so I store everything in there) and the only thing I have in the cargo area is a stroller.

 

[rachelandtyke]

Yeah, I think they're all big. I can fit the double folded in the cargo area of my van, and I don't consider it to be a large cargo area at all. I have it stand upright and it's the only thing in there at the time, but most times I'm using it at home, so just roll it into the garage.

 

[sb518]

LOVE IT!!! I don't own one, but a little boy I used to babysit had an older style and I LOVED it! I have checked out the new ones and love them as well. I have an InStep something jogging stroller... but it's not the Safari (it was cheaper), and I have been super pleased with it.

 

[bnsnyde]

I have a single version from 2006 and love it!!!!!

I don't think the double versions have a height adjustable handle (unless that changed) so for our double we went with Kelty.

I can't jog on locked wheel mode with the double; too difficult. But swivel works fine.

With the single I jog on swivel. I'm not very fast, though.

 

[chelle80]

Thanks everyone! I have another question (sorry if its silly, lol) but don't the wheels air up and does it take a special kind of air pump if they do?

 

[rachelandtyke]

Yes, they are similar to bike tires. We just use our bicycle pump on them.

 

[sb518]

Any type of bike pump will work! I also suggest buying some green slime or some sort of flat protectant to blow in there as well. I had about 3-4 flats last fall and it was super frustrating. Bought new "no-flat" intertubes with goop in them and haven't had a flat since!!

 

[chelle80]

Thanks! I am going to go hit buy now on the ones on eBay!