Kolcraft Countours Options II

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OK, I went back to Babies R Us withthe intentions of buying the Sit N Stand Double. I didnt get it get it because I feel its a POS. Very flimsy and not very strudy.

 I checked out the Kolcraft counours and it was much better. That are your thoughts on it? I looked it up online and they have a newer Options II. Just checking to see if those who have it like it (pros/cons) thanks

LittleApple

It is nice, but really l-o-n-g.  Did you test it out, fold it and see if you can lift it?

It weighs 44 lbs with out kids and car seats. 

ctana

Too heavy and too long for my taste. And the seat configs have limitations on them (if seats are facing each other they both cannot be fully reclined - if you have an older child, their legs will kick other child).  Also the seats do not seem big enough for taller children. I hated the feel of the fabric.

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Thank you! This is great feedback. Keep it coming. Im having a heck of a time finding an affordable double stroller that suits my needs.

mrslovebug

I wasn't impressed with that stroller.  We went with the Baby Jogger City Mini Double, but also considered the Baby Jogger City Select, which is tandem like the Kolcraft.  Good Luck!

kayvw85

Hated it- DS is only 1 1/2 and he was too tall for it.  Sold it and spent 500$$  on a nice one- and both DH and I are glad we did.

LittleApple

Have you looked at the Baby Jogger city mini double?  It costs a little bit more, but is totally worth it to have a stroller that is not a PITA!

ctana

ShowLabs:

Thank you! This is great feedback. Keep it coming. Im having a heck of a time finding an affordable double stroller that suits my needs.

Trust me, I really wanted to love this stroller. I was practically convinced based on the website. But then I saw it in person and it was ginormous and heavy. Then I started to change the seat configs around like the website demo...which is when I started to see potential problems if you have taller than average children (my son is 97th percentile height).   

That said - I was able to buy a barely used double Maclaren techno for $175 and I can't wait to use it.  I have a single Mac and you just can't beat how light they are.  But it's a side by side.  A narrow one, but still a SBS, so some aisles and doorways might be tight.

If your heart is set on a tandem - I would seriously consider spending a bit more for a higher end stroller if you can. I have the P+T's explorer on order (should arrive tomorrow!) and I sold a Bugaboo Bee to afford it.  But at the same time, if I take good care of it, it should retain it's resale value.  

I would determine if you want a tandem or SBS first, then demo everything you can get your hands on. If you like a higher end double, check Craigslist, eBay or local better consignment shops which stock baby gear. Like I did w/the used Mac, you might have luck.  If you do take the plunge w/higher end, know that a LOT of the better ones do hold their value so consider selling it one day when your DC are done with the double. 

 

slwprincess

I totally agree with the others, I thought this one was way too big and heavy and hard to open/close.  Same with the Chicco Together.  Based on their websites, I was SURE one of these was the perfect stroller for me... until I saw them in person.  I was dead set against a side by side but after test driving both the tandem and side by side, I was convinced.  We ended up going with the BJ City Mini Double and what a difference!  So much lighter and compact and easy to steer.  And the easiest fold on the market.  Definitely check that one out.