A chic, sturdy 3-wheeler buggy that's easy to steer, with a decent sized shopping basket. The Hauck Viper is a budget-friendly 3-wheeler that delivers smooth steering and decent storage, but you’ll have to wait until your baby’s 6 months old to enjoy it.
Производитель и позиционирование
Hauck has been making products for babies and young children since 1921. The Viper has joined its selection of cheerfully hued buggies in 2011. Bright and sturdy, the Hauck Viper is a good-value addition to the 3-wheeler market.
Дизайн и конструкция
The Hauck Viper mimics the look of more luxury 3-wheelers perfectly, and at under £160, is proof you don't have to spend a fortune to get a chic and sturdy model you'll be proud to push down your high street. If you hunt around online, you should be able to snap one up for closer to £120.
The Hauck Viper is a three-wheel stroller with a chassis with larger foam wheels. The swivelling front wheel - which can be fixed when needed - offers you and your child pure fun on every ride. The non-reversible seat is fully reclinable. The push handle is multiple-adjustable in height and can therefore be adjusted individually to your body height.
Маневренность и управление
I find the Hauck Viper smooth to steer, and surprisingly low-effort. I can definitely feel the bouncy benefits of the rear-wheel suspension, especially when pushing it across grass or gravel paths. The fact that you can lock the front wheel is also a plus point here. If you fancy going for a brisk walk or doing a buggy-fit class with your baby, it’d definitely make the grade. Three wheels ensure easy maneuverability, e.g., in narrow shop aisles.
Комфорт для ребёнка
The seat is well padded and generally roomy, and the footrest is easy to adjust. The large seat, the adjustable back rest and the foot rest make for optimum comfort on every ride. The large shopping basket is also accessible when the seat is reclined, thanks to the unzippable part. In summer, you will appreciate the extendable hood with side ventilation. The newly designed canopy with viewing windows on the sides is extendable and protects even better against sun, wind and weather even better.
Транспортировка, складывание и вес
The Hauck Viper is also easy to collapse, with a neat folding mechanism that tucks the front wheel underneath. It forms a nice compact package that can easily be stashed in halls and car boots. Though I found it fairly heavy to lug at 9.1kg and it's not the lightest buggy out there, it's certainly not the heaviest either for this type of model. This is a great stroller for holidays or traveling - when it is not possible to take a bigger-sized stroller. It is compact and can fit into a small car car boot. It is easy to fold and unfold, and has a large shopping basket underneath.
Характеристики версии SLX и отличия
The Hauck Viper SLX is a newer version of the original Viper. It is a three-wheel stroller with a chassis with larger foam wheels, which are somewhat less robust and have lighter rims. The non-reversible seat with a high weight capacity can handle even a bigger child. It is fully reclinable, suitable even for the smaller ones. You will no longer find any side windows on the extendable hood.
The Hauck Viper SLX is a newer version of the original Viper. The backrest can be positioned in an unlimited number of positions. The large shopping basket is also accessible when the seat is reclined, thanks to the unzippable part.
Безопасность и комплектация Trio Set
Passeggino: è dotato di cinture di sicurezza a 5 punti e di una barra paracolpi che ripara il bambino da urti accidentali. Seggiolino auto: il seggiolino auto è omologato fino ai 13 kg secondo la normativa europea ECE R44/04, ma non è dotato di base Isofix e si aggancia all’auto tramite le cinture di sicurezza. Carrozzina: la carrozzina non presenta sistemi di sicurezza particolari (una caratteristica del tutto normale, dato che per sua stessa natura non sono previste cinture di sicurezza o imbottiture particolari al suo interno).
The comfortable carry cot can already be used for your newborn. Your newborn will feel safe and secure in it. The car seat can also be used from birth. guarantee optimum safety on every trip in your car. The locking brake acting on the rear wheels makes for safety.
Параметры, вместимость и подходящая возрастная группа
Innanzitutto partiamo dalle misure: con un peso di appena 9,4 kg e un ingombro di 107 cm di altezza x 56 di larghezza e 114 cm di profondità, questo passeggino risulta allo stesso tempo comodo per il bambino e agevole da utilizzare anche nelle delle grandi città affollate o per muoversi negli spazi ristretti. Passeggino: il passeggino è omologato per supportare un peso massimo di 15 kg, un valore standard che consente di utilizzarlo per i primi due anni di vita del bambino circa.
One drawback is the fact the buggy can't be used until your baby is 6 months or old, so this will most likely be a second buggy for many parents. The non-reversible seat with a high weight capacity can handle even a bigger child. Since the seat can be fully reclined, it is also suitable for smaller babies.
Плюсы
- A handy stroller that also looks good - and the price is very good.
- The foam-covered single bar handle means that one-handed pushing is comfy - useful for those days when you need to clutch an umbrella, or keep a hand on an older toddler.
- For a pretty slimline buggy, I’m particularly impressed by the size of the basket. It's ideal for supermarket shops and just stuffing in all the daily paraphernalia of life with a baby or toddler.
- The hood is also on the generous side, ideal for protection from either showers or sunny spells.
- The suspension is shock-absorbing.
Минусы и на что обратить внимание
Although I found it fairly heavy to lug at 9.1kg and it's not the lightest buggy out there, it's certainly not the heaviest either for this type of model. Assembly is very straightforward, that is, until it comes to putting on the final wheel! The two small metal buttons designed to lock the front wheel into the chassis don’t compress sufficiently, until extra brute force is used. The assembly instructions also follow a growing trend for only using pictures rather than words, which personally I find rather frustrating.
Perhaps inevitable given the mid-range price tag, some of the smaller details aren't top quality. The 5-point harness is slightly fiddly to do up and might drive you mad day-to-day. The seat has a continuous sliding mechanism (you adjust it at the rear using a toggle), but it feels a little flimsy. I also feel my toddler looks like he’s leaning back too far, even in the most upright position. While the Hauck Viper buggy is easy to push across grass and gravel, it doesn't come with true all-terrain pneumatic tyres, so it's arguable how often you'd want to take it across track and field, and for how long. It also seems to pick up an awful lot of sticky mud on its wheels in a short space of time, but perhaps I’m just unlucky!
Finally - and again it's possible I’m just unlucky - but when putting the buggy up, the folding mechanism misaligned and got wedged. Luckily I was eventually able to nudge it back into place and fold again, but if it did get permanently stuck this could be a real problem! It is not travel system compatible either. One review says only suitable for travel because its small...they must have a massive boot then.
Кому подойдёт Hauck Viper Trio Set
On-the-go parents after a sturdy, easy-to-steer buggy that won’t blow the budget. We recommend this model primarily to sporty parents, but also to those looking for a lightweight trio stroller that can be easily loaded even into the boot of a small hatchback. The Hauck Viper Trio Set nasce come passeggino sportivo, per cui leggerezza e agilità di movimento sono due criteri fondamentali, e d’altra parte sono proprio queste le caratteristiche più apprezzate.
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MadeForMums verdict
The Hauck is a sturdy, sporty looking three-wheel buggy for active mums on a moderate budget and babies over 6 months, and it does the basics really well. Il voto finale ottenuto dall’Hauck Viper Trio Set è di 8 su 10.
| Параметр | Значение |
|---|---|
| Вес (прибл.) | 9.1-9.4 kg |
| Размеры (В×Ш×Г) | 107 × 56 × 114 cm |
| Макс. нагрузка | 15 kg (passeggino) |
| Коляска | carry cot, car seat (fino 13 kg ECE R44/04) |
| Особенности | 3 колеса, блокируемое переднее колесо, большая корзина, складывание |