Anyone have the Zooper Boogie?

[2002BeachBride]

Just wondering if anyone has this stoller - if so, are you happy with it?

I've read reviews and it seems to be pretty well liked - only cons I really could find were the weight and the size when folded...

What do love or hate about it?

Thanks:D

[Sherah]

The Boogie rides so smoothly and I love it for outdoor use during festivals, walks, and rollerblading. There's no way I'd be outside so much if I didn't have my ATS. However, I hate it for indoor use because of its size. I feel obnoxious pushing it through a store. I also don't like that the wire connecting the handbrake to the wheel is easily accessed by my baby. Even though I knew about its size and weight before finally purchasing it, I was still disappointed to find that I really only like using it for some activities and not every activity. BUT, it serves its purpose.

[2002BeachBride]

Thanks so much! What about folding it down? Easy or hard? Too big? I do have an SUV but I need to be able to lift it;)
Thanks again:)

[Sherah]

Folding it isn't complicated, but it is HEAVY! I have a Ford Escape. When folded, the Boogie takes up almost all the floor space in the back. Not a big deal for us and it doesn't get in the way in our 1200 sq. ft home, but I would definitely keep it in the garage if I had one.

[magdesilver]

The main "problem" with the all-terrain and jogging strollers is that they are all pretty heavy in comparison to regular strollers. This is inherent in the air tires- they weight a lot more than the plastic type wheels and so, the stroller weighs more as a result. I do know that the newer version of the boogie (2006) will be a few pounds lighter, if that is a deciding factor for you. Honestly, you probably won't want to have the boogie as your main stroller unless the majority of the activities you do are outdoors and you only need a stroller for indoors a very minimal amount of time. If you want a 3 wheel (swivel) all-terrain type of stroller that you can also use everyday, you might want to check out the Mountain Buggy Urban Single, which weighs around 20 lbs. (but doesn't have the reversible seat or accessories of the zooper and is more $$ to boot) and is just about the lightest of those type of strollers available. Personally, I have a Valco Runabout all-terrain stroller that I use (or am supposed to be using....;) ) for walking outside, and when my DD gets a little older we'll also use it for the zoo, festivals, etc. I also have a Zooper swing that is my main workhorse stroller (although I will admit, I don't use it a whole lot right now, mainly because I'm not a big mall person and most of my time is spent at Target-type places where DD rides in the cart). I absolutely adore the swing, it is an awesome stroller and steering it is a dream. It is a full featured stroller with a full recline, comes with a boot, raincover, and glaire protector, adjustable handles, and pretty large wheels for a very smooth ride- and it's very plush. It is available for a great deal right now- under $175 which is much less than the comparably featured zippy or P3 (although the canopy doesnt go down to the napper bar, which is the only thing I wish it had that it doesn't- but I just use the glare protector for the same purpose). Anyhow, for same $$ as the Mountain Buggy you could get the Boogie and an everyday type stroller, and then you'd probably be set! Just my observations....

[2002BeachBride]

Mag, thanks for your input! I really want the swing now too! :p Sounds like a great umbrella type everyday stroller right? I have a venezia now which I love but I'd also like something lighter and smaller for running around...hm...the boggie would mainly be for walks outside - I think the prices are great considering all the extras...where did you see the swing on sale?

Thanks again:D

[magdesilver]

I wish I would have known you were thinking about it...I had it in the car at the park the other day and you could have seen and test-drove it! There aren't many places in So. Fla that sell them but I will be around tomorrow night if you want to meet up and see it in person, PM me and let me know- I'm in Coral Springs, and we leave Tuesday morning. I got mine at tinyride.com , I paid $185 and they are selling them for $179 also, they were great and shipping was super fast (the new 2006 Hula will be replacing the swing, looks very similar except $100 more!). They also price match if you find a better price. Anyhow, like I said, if you'd like to see my Swing, let me know and I'd be glad to show it to you tomorrow night if you're interested before I head back up to OK! The Zooper Jazz also gets good reviews, but I didn't want a single-handlebar stroller and I wanted double wheels in the front and back, that's why I opted for the swing instead.