Re: Quad Foundation Strollers

[CrazyEight]

I bought mine used and the previous owner had used those zap-straps to secure the hand-break. Since there are zero hills or even inclines on my school run, I left it to ease the strain on my hands. The foot break still works fine if I need it.

I found it fairly decent to turn and push when full of toddlers, but it is terrible in snow! We made it this winter, doing the school run to 2 schools, but honestly, most of the time I would wait until there weren't any cars and then push it on the edge of the road, running to make it before another car came. I must have looked hilarious but it simply wouldn't move on the half-plowed or not-plowed-at-all sidewalks that our city thinks are acceptable.

Also, the buckles (at least on mine!) are extremely stiff - watch out! I have gotten numerous blood blisters from accidentally pinching the edge of my finger or thumb in it. The front sun visor is also extremely low. I put my shortest (and lightest) kids in the front and still could not open it over their heads for sun or light rain protection, and ended up removing it entirely.

All in all, the foundations is the only one that works for me because I NEED it to fold up - I have zero outdoor storage and only a tiny front hall to lug it into every day. It is heavy, cumbersome and useless in snow, but we made it work and I could store it.

If you have the money (and space for storage!) I'd go with a Runabout in a heartbeat. I don't imagine the choo-choo wagons would be any better in snow.