Uppababy Vista '15

[clareh1217]

Anyone have it? Love it? Hate it? Worth the price? I'm also especially curious to hear from those who have actually used it for two kids at a time. We are pretty sure we want the UB, and are expecting our first next month. The idea is that we would later use it as a double with a second kid, and we're shying away from used models because the 2015 has a much easier fold and more options for two seats.  Thoughts?

Our backup choice is the Citi Mini by Babyjogger, which is obviously a ton cheaper.

[momofcatan]

I have no experience, but every time I see someone with the UB Vista I wonder why didn't they just get the BJ City Select and save $400? I feel like they are almost the same stroller. I don't own either so there is probably something I'm missing.

[clareh1217]

They're not really the same, hence the price difference. The UB is really meant to be a true double (triple, even) and offers a lot more positioning options, plus its own bassinet. I think the steering is better on the UB, too.

[momofcatan]

Mar 16, 2015 10:04:34 GMT -5 clareh1217 said:

They're not really the same, hence the price difference. The UB is really meant to be a true double (triple, even) and offers a lot more positioning options, plus its own bassinet. I think the steering is better on the UB, too.

The City Select is also meant to be a true double (and you can add a buggy board) and I think offers the exact same positioning options (if not more than the vista). Each seat can be facing forward or parent and you can put the bassinet in either seat position. Its true the Vista comes with a bassinet and that is an extra you would need to purchase for $90 with the city select.

[flcl]

I, too, was in a similar mindset when I was looking for strollers. I did a lot of on-line research but the best help was talking to friends and other moms about their strollers, trying them out, watching the moms push their strollers... All the moms I talked to about the City Select were lukewarm about that stroller (biggest complaints were ability to steer and lack of basket) so I knew that was out. I really really wanted the UB Vista. My rationale was the same as yours, it's a great stroller and I can use it with multiple kids. It has a smaller footprint than the City Mini double and let's face it, it's really pretty. Then, I saw my neighbor struggling with hers and she only had her 1 baby in it. She couldn't push the stroller with one hand while walking her dog. Every time she took two steps, she'd have to readjust cause the stroller would veer one way or another. While the basinet option was cool, the steering ability is really disappointing since the stroller is pretty expensive.

I ended up getting the UB Cruz and we love it. It's light, it's easy to steer, easy to fold, it's got a huge basket, it's both rear and forward facing and the handle is adjustable which is great for my H (6'4") and me (5'2'). It doesn't have all of the accessories that comes with the Vista but I didn't need or miss them. If your backup choice is the City Mini, you definitely can't go wrong with that. My friend has both the single and double version and raves about them. GL shopping!

[miraclebbye]

Mar 19, 2015 20:36:21 GMT -5 flcl said:

I, too, was in a similar mindset when I was looking for strollers. I did a lot of on-line research but the best help was talking to friends and other moms about their strollers, trying them out, watching the moms push their strollers... All the moms I talked to about the City Select were lukewarm about that stroller (biggest complaints were ability to steer and lack of basket) quote]


"lack of basket" is an odd complaint. I have this stroller and the basket is much larger than 99% of the strollers I looked at in BRU.

[flcl]

miraclebbye, the moms who complained about the basket were moms who were using it multiple kids. I guess it was bad wording on my part. The basket is large but hard to access with certain configurations.

[pippiann]

I was debating between the Cruz and vista... Liked the vista bc if the bassinet but was a little heavy for me ( I am 5'1 110 lbs) got the Cruz and love it! I use it all the time! It's def worth the $$$!

[jcrewgirl]

I have the 2014 model of the vista and LOVE it. We bought the Mesa carseat as well. I'm saving that for a potential second kid. Stroller is super easy to handle - I love all the positions, bassinet and bought the insert for my DD when she was 3 months old. It handles so easily that I've even gone running (pavement) with it.

[lulu783]

Mar 19, 2015 20:36:21 GMT -5 flcl said:

I, too, was in a similar mindset when I was looking for strollers. I did a lot of on-line research but the best help was talking to friends and other moms about their strollers, trying them out, watching the moms push their strollers... All the moms I talked to about the City Select were lukewarm about that stroller (biggest complaints were ability to steer and lack of basket) so I knew that was out. I really really wanted the UB Vista. My rationale was the same as yours, it's a great stroller and I can use it with multiple kids. It has a smaller footprint than the City Mini double and let's face it, it's really pretty. Then, I saw my neighbor struggling with hers and she only had her 1 baby in it. She couldn't push the stroller with one hand while walking her dog. Every time she took two steps, she'd have to readjust cause the stroller would veer one way or another. While the basinet option was cool, the steering ability is really disappointing since the stroller is pretty expensive.

I ended up getting the UB Cruz and we love it. It's light, it's easy to steer, easy to fold, it's got a huge basket, it's both rear and forward facing and the handle is adjustable which is great for my H (6'4") and me (5'2'). It doesn't have all of the accessories that comes with the Vista but I didn't need or miss them. If your backup choice is the City Mini, you definitely can't go wrong with that. My friend has both the single and double version and raves about them. GL shopping!

 flcl do you still love the Cruz? I've got a City Mini GT and while I love it, I really want a reversible seat (something I didn't realize I wanted until LO was here). I'm debating pulling the trigger on one today (found on sale at Saks with 20% coupon). LO is just about 6 months old now. I'm debating between Cruz and Nuna Mixx. Helpppppp!

[momofcatan]

Aug 5, 2015 6:55:20 GMT -5 lulu783 said:

Mar 19, 2015 20:36:21 GMT -5 flcl said:

I, too, was in a similar mindset when I was looking for strollers. I did a lot of on-line research but the best help was talking to friends and other moms about their strollers, trying them out, watching the moms push their strollers... All the moms I talked to about the City Select were lukewarm about that stroller (biggest complaints were ability to steer and lack of basket) so I knew that was out. I really really wanted the UB Vista. My rationale was the same as yours, it's a great stroller and I can use it with multiple kids. It has a smaller footprint than the City Mini double and let's face it, it's really pretty. Then, I saw my neighbor struggling with hers and she only had her 1 baby in it. She couldn't push the stroller with one hand while walking her dog. Every time she took two steps, she'd have to readjust cause the stroller would veer one way or another. While the basinet option was cool, the steering ability is really disappointing since the stroller is pretty expensive.

I ended up getting the UB Cruz and we love it. It's light, it's easy to steer, easy to fold, it's got a huge basket, it's both rear and forward facing and the handle is adjustable which is great for my H (6'4") and me (5'2'). It doesn't have all of the accessories that comes with the Vista but I didn't need or miss them. If your backup choice is the City Mini, you definitely can't go wrong with that. My friend has both the single and double version and raves about them. GL shopping!

 flcl do you still love the Cruz? I've got a City Mini GT and while I love it, I really want a reversible seat (something I didn't realize I wanted until LO was here). I'm debating pulling the trigger on one today (found on sale at Saks with 20% coupon). LO is just about 6 months old now. I'm debating between Cruz and Nuna Mixx. Helpppppp!

The babyjogger City Versa has been discontinued in the US but you can still find a couple places on-line selling it for around $200, it is such a steal! I'm just like you, have a city mini GT and love it, but really wanted the reversible seat I didn't need second stroller, but for that price I couldn't say no. I really like it. It's a little heavier than the cmgt (not sure how it compares to the cruz), but the basket is better and I love that I can fold it with the seat on and facing in either direction. Now I'm deciding if I want but GT tires to go with it.... Also the old UB vista rumble seat fits on it so I might pick up one of those when #2 arrives.