The Product: Double Stroller

The Phil & Teds Dash stroller offers an interesting blend of features from the Sport Buggy and Vibe models, plus some new features that are unique to the Dash. The model had something of a rough launch last year with repeated delays and an initial recall, but all of that is now in the past. I was eager to try the Dash because although the Vibe was a step up from the Sport Buggy in style and weight, it lacked the agility of the Sport.

The Phil and Ted’s Dash has the same basic frame as the Sport Buggy with a few key improvements. The first is a hand brake that is less prone to accidental engagement than the one on the Vibe. I also really like the plastic footwell, which wears better and is much easier to clean than the fabric version on the Classic/Sport. The other big improvement is the unique trigger folding mechanism—the best yet on a Phil & Ted’s stroller—that is easily engaged from the hand bar. Every model should have this feature. The other really nice feature is the frame lock, which engages automatically after you fold the stroller (as long as the handle bar is not in brake position), letting you pick up the stroller with one hand and lift it.

Highlighted features:

• Infinite Seat Positions
• Hand Brake
• Zipper Sun and Rain Attachment
• Plastic Footwell
• Trigger Folding Mechanism

After about two months of testing the Dash stroller in the real world, my wife and I agree we prefer it to the Vibe. It’s now our top recommended Phil and Teds Buggy and the one we use on a daily basis. Although the Vibe can fold with the double seat attached, we only use the double seat about half the time. Given the easy release of the second seat and the quick folding mechanism on the Dash, folding times in the end are pretty similar for the Dash and the Vibe. The bottom line for me is maneuverability. The narrower profile of the Dash and the tighter suspension just makes it that much quicker and easier to turn side to side and we aren’t catching our side wheels as much on people’s feet and other objects as we did with the Vibe. This might not be an issue for everyone and we mostly noticed because we had previously used the Sport. I would compare it to sort of a Lexus versus BMW where some people like the soft suspension and floating turns (Vibe) of a Japanese car and others prefer the tighter suspension and more “road feel” of a European car (Dash).

For those of you who have waited to see if the Dash would be a good bet, I think you will be very happy with it and will find that it’s the best value in the line-up in terms of price and features. Confused by all the Phil and Teds models? See our helpful comparison page.

Devil's Advocate:

I have only a minor complaint with the Dash and that is with the canopy setup. It definitely seems more flimsy than the one on the Vibe and is often out of position. I would have just used the same set-up from the Vibe with the thicker metal support posts which works much better. Also, because of the quick folding feature, just make sure your fingers are clear of where the stroller comes together, as it does so in a hurry.

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