2006 Mac Volo or 2006 Zooper Twist? Others?

[tracerx]

Hi, I am going to retire my Aria which is used for quick trips out shopping etc. I don't want to spend much more than $100. I thought I would get some advice from the experts before making a purchase.

I need it to be lightweight and easy to steer.

Which stroller would you recommend? Are there others I should consider?

Thanks for your input!
Traci

[mamatomax]

I love my Volo :) I don't think that you can find a lighter stroller, and it is amazing to steer. Highly recommend it! Just a word of advice: Get an all black one. I have a black and grey one, and the wheels put dirty marks on the hood :( If I could do it over again, I would get an all black one. HTH!
Jillie
One Lucky Mama

http://lilypie.com/pic/060628/Ic1s.jpg http://b2.lilypie.com/uCAGm4.png
http://www.geocities.com/kellysb/images/medals/awardbar2-gold.jpg weaned at 14 1/2 months old

[tracerx]

Thanks for the reply.

Last night I asked my husband if we should get the gray or the black volo, and he suggested the gray because he thought the black would get dirty. Looks like we had it backwards.

I'll go check out the black one tomorrow.

[MNmomtobe]

I just received my Zooper Twist, 2006 model which is available at Albeebaby for $110. Free shipping. I haven't used it outdoors (too much snow and slush here right now) but it seems to steer very smoothly in my house! :) I plan on taking it to the mall or something in the next few days. I will take some pictures too.
The handles can hold my heavy diaper bag without tipping. It reclines pretty far but definitely not flat. Comes with nice extras like a boot, sun and rain shields. Nicely padded. Suspension on the wheels. Adjustable footrest.
I don't know the age of your child but the Volos(I like this stroller too) have no padding just a mesh seat so don't know if that would be comfy for a younger one. It also does not recline if that matters to you at all.
The Maclarens of course, you can't beat their steering but they are very tippy. I'm sure you know that but thought I would mention it anyway since you said you were going to use this stroller when out shopping.

[tracerx]

Thanks for the info on the zooper. I was looking at albeebaby also. My daughter is 15 months, she's not too fond of reclining so that's not a big concern.

I have read about the macs being tippy, and if the twist isn't but is still lightweight and easy to use then it will be a hard decision. I can't find much in the way of reviews online.

I am sure that either one will be much better than my Aria, I should just bite the bullet and get one already!