Description and characteristics of Capella strollers

By the time the child is born, parents should do everything possible so that the most difficult starting years of his life seem to the newborn as comfortable as possible. One of the most important accessories you need to buy is the stroller. Children's transport should meet the best criteria for comfort and safety, but at the same time, ideally, it should also be relatively inexpensive, since it must be remembered that costs are far from limited to one wheelchair. Capella strollers may be the ideal choice in this situation.

In our country, traditionally mediocre are products from China, considering them to be of poor quality. Only in recent years, the attitude began to change little by little, and if we talk about wheelchairs, many of which are made in the same country, it was the Capella brand that contributed to this in many ways.

As in most cases, the Chinese company cannot boast a rich history - it was founded only in 1987, which is very impressive compared to many one-day Chinese firms. The brand is not limited to strollers alone - almost everything that a child may need, including even such an unusual product as snow scooters, is produced under the same brand. At the same time, the assortment, which seems rather wide, may be limited at certain points - for example, absolutely all strollers of this brand are single, and options for twins or pogodkov are not represented in the line.

On its website, the company claims that all its products are thoroughly tested before being sent to consumers to ensure the absolute safety of the child. It is noted that the strollers and all other marked products fully comply with European quality standards. To assert whether this is in fact quite difficult, because with supposedly European standards, all the awards and certificates are still Chinese.

However, in the reviews there are no serious critical comments - the complaints are usually at the level of dissatisfaction with certain details.

Naturally, with a rather impressive assortment of models, the manufacturer completely ignored the segment for newborns - at least there are no classic cradles as of the summer of 2018. Instead, there are strollers that, among other things, allow unfolding to almost perfect lying position. However, for a child in the first six months of his life, even such a decision is not welcome, because at first you need to either choose a stroller of another brand, or stay at home.

At the same time, the company calls strollers presented in its lineup with a hard bottom, apparently in the hope that the offer will look more attractive to the youngest parents. Present in the assortment of "canes", the company for some reason does not consider pleasure, although in fact they also belong to this class.

By the number of wheels, all Capella strollers are usually divided into three-wheeled and four-wheeled. At the same time, in fact, there are actually no three-wheeled models, since the front wheel of such models is always double, and four-wheel models in practice often turn out to be eight-wheeled, because all their wheels are doubled.

Models with wheels located along the contour of the triangle are good for their reduced weight and the same dimensions, as well as excellent maneuverability due to the possibility to push through the structure into any slot. Four- and eight-wheel solutions look (and actually are) heavier and cumbersome, but they are much more confident, therefore they are better suited for troubled toddlers.

Each manufacturer regularly updates its product range in order to fully comply with the most current consumer requirements and new market trends. Capella is no exception, this company periodically offers new models of wheelchairs of all varieties. However, the most successful design samples, naturally, are in high demand from consumers, therefore they are delayed in the lineup for a longer period.

Earned a good reputation only increases the demand for such a model, because of which the manufacturer simply can not afford to remove such a masterpiece from the sale. The parents themselves are often looking for just such a thoroughly tested stroller, so that, thanks to the experience of others, they understand in advance what they are getting. For this, we will take a closer look at the most popular Capella strollers as of the summer of 2018.

Capella S-901 WF Air Siberia is the most popular, judging by the reviews, model at the moment. Even in the name it is traced how the Chinese manufacturer is trying to gain the trust of the Russian consumer with knowledge of local features. Indeed, this model is designed so that the mother can walk with the child even the harsh winter cold, although the stroller is considered all-season - you can remove the extra warming by making the design quite comfortable in summer conditions.

Positive characteristics also include a large hood to protect against negative external factors, as well as large wheels at the rear for improved throughput (combined with a twin front for trickling into any slots). The only significant disadvantage is the weight of the structure - as much as 10.5 kg. The cost of the model is 14-16 thousand rubles.

Capella S-803 WF Air "Siberia" - the previous model from the same series, which still remains popular, but ends up in warehouses, because of which is a constant item for many sales. Moreover, in comparison with the sales leader, there are certain advantages - for example, the model 803 is equipped with a flip handle, which is not the case with its more expensive "colleague". This is convenient because parents can control the child or allow him to enjoy the scenery, protect him from the wind or let him enjoy the breeze.

Capella S-230 - the best solution for those who believe that the all-season “book” does not have to be too heavy, because the weight of this model is only 7 kg.In this model, everything is done for the convenience of adults - due to the stunning lightness of the stroller, you can even operate with one hand, especially since its front wheels are located on a narrower axis and are able to turn. As for the child, the manufacturer showed concern for him in the form of a desire to make any actions with vehicles as silent as possible - in particular, they do not make a sound when they drive or when they change position.

Rates at the level of 12-14 thousand rubles make the model even more popular, however, there is also a fly in the ointment - compared to the “Siberian” model, this stroller is far from being so well equipped and warmed, so you will need to buy various accessories for it, which will add both weight and cost.

Capella S-321 enjoys relatively great success with parents mainly because it stands at the level of 8-10 thousand rubles. The manufacturer describes the advantages of this stroller with abstract concepts such as high quality and excellent design, not forgetting about the low price, but this transport has more than objective disadvantages.

This stroller is considered all-season, but for such money you should not wait for a decent bundling. This model does not refer to “books”, but to “canes”, which many parents, not to mention doctors, are not recommended, at least for permanent or long-term use.

Capella S-102 has almost disappeared from shop windows, but still remains under discussion and purchased model, in many ways - in the secondary market. Like the previous model, this design is a "cane", which, however, is already much better suited for travel, if only because its weight is 8 kg, and not 10. At one time, this stroller was very popular due to the covers which could be easily removed for washing.

The fabric used in the process of their sewing possesses noticeable water-repellent properties, due to which it confidently confronts the challenges put forward by a sloppy baby. The specifics of the cover and a spacious shopping basket are still the main reasons for buying such a stroller, but its main disadvantage is the fact that it is becoming increasingly difficult to find it.

Capella S-801 and S-802 are two rather old models that are still in demand among consumers. This time it will be about “books”, which we did not share because they are very similar to each other and differ only in small details. Both weigh in the range of 8-9 kg, which is very good for such a design, and differ in a decent bundle, which even includes a cup holder, not to mention the more "hackneyed" accessories.

Parents in this model like the position of the back, really close to the horizontal, as well as the impressive size of the wheels, improving throughput, high bumpers and the presence of a warmed envelope in the package. However, it is the latter that most often causes criticism, because in summer it turns out to be very hot and stuffy, since it does not “breathe” at all.

Capella S-709 - one of the most controversial strollers from this manufacturer for many years. Most of the reviews about it are sustained mainly in a positive way, but there is almost no opinion, which would not have pointed out some pretty bright flaws. Parents usually take care of themselves, because the handle of this stroller is not only regulated, it also provides a special hook for my mother's bag.

Many people choose this model because its hood, unlike most of its competitors, goes down to the bumper, allowing the kid to fully close off any negative environmental factors. Naturally, the picture would be incomplete if there was no special mesh in such a hood in order to constantly keep under control the current state of the child. High marks deserve and compactness.

If we talk about the minuses, then here the impracticality and unreliability of the flip handle, which is quite easy to break, are most often highlighted, as well as the fact that the wheels of different diameters almost completely offset its advantage, since it is inconvenient to carry the child to face the mother in overcoming curbs.

"Capella Sport" is less popular than the "license" model, but you can not mention it. Such a construction, as the name implies, is excellent for long walks in any weather - in particular, it reliably closes the baby from any manifestations of uncomfortable weather. A radical difference from most other wheelchairs of the same manufacturer is that the model is equipped with rubber wheels as opposed to plastic ones, which wipe out pretty quickly, do not contribute to cushioning, and often also make noise when swinging.

An interesting opportunity is offered by the design of the stroller, which allows you to literally disassemble it into parts, even removing the wheels, which is very convenient for traveling or long-term storage. Such transport is well-equipped - it is sold together with a winter liner, rain cover and two capes for the legs, designed for different seasons.

Comments about the strollers of the brand in question are usually mostly positive. Here it should be clarified that such products are approved by those people who are looking for an opportunity to purchase an inexpensive stroller, so you should not compare the Capella strollers with the best global brands. It is clear that all the advantages of transport of this brand relate mainly to the selected price segment.

If we talk about the main advantages that stand out the absolute majority of commentators, then in no case can you get around how easy it is to fold and fold almost every model of this company. It has been quite a long time since the first manufacturers of wheelchairs offered the technology by which the wheelchair is folded “with one hand”, but for many years this advantage could only be seen in expensive models.

As befits Chinese products, Capella offers "cool" technology for relatively little money, and the quality, judging by the reviews, is not inferior.

Although the manufacturer focuses primarily on those models of wheelchairs, which should be very light in their status, with this they often have problems. He is trying to compensate for this drawback by maximizing the compactness of the products, guided by the logic that if one doesn’t take such a stroller in his hands, then at least it can fit in any trunk. It got to the point that some models like the “Capella Sport” can be assembled to tiny sizes, given that they even have wheels removed.

Naturally, parents like this approach, because budget wheelchairs are often acquired by those families who refuse expensive and heavy universal models in favor of several, each of which is optimally suited for a particular season and age.

In terms of care, Chinese children's transport is also pretty good.Since we already mentioned that many strollers are literally completely disassembled, it is not surprising that the covers are also removed, and this is very convenient for washing. Fabric makers are usually chosen in such a way that it is water repellent, because it helps fight most of the dirt, even without washing, with ordinary dry wipes. If you cannot do without the help of a washing machine, then the cover is at least not picky - usually the material does not put forward any special conditions for personal care.

Of course, there are also disadvantages, and the most important among them is the Chinese origin of the stroller. Goods from this country are considered to be relatively inexpensive in Russia for a long time, due to which they are popular, but the low cost also affects the quality of the used materials or assembly. Chinese brands in recent years have done a lot to get rid of such a dubious characteristic, but the end goal has not been achieved - the problem just became not so pronounced.

Accordingly, Capella, rightly regarded as one of the best Chinese wheelchairs, is indeed far ahead of many competitors from its own country, but internationally it still remains at a level that threatens to never outgrow the average.

Even criticism of the value of the wheelchairs of the brand looks reasonable in many respects - in the part where the prices are called somewhat inflated. With a great desire for similar money, you can find strollers of other companies, for example, located in the same Poland or Lithuania, which at the location are obliged to withstand their products in accordance with European standards, but at reasonable prices set reasonable prices.

Often, even a small overpayment for a European-made stroller turns out to be a very profitable investment, since even the Chinese Chapel has already been affected by the characteristic phenomenon, when short-term success provokes the manufacturer to unreasonably raise prices for its goods.

See the next video for a detailed overview of the Capella S-901 WF Air stroller.