Casualplay Optim
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The Casualplay Optim is a very lightweight, reversible stroller system. With only 9 kilograms and a one-hand folding system with the seat attached in any direction, the Optim might be an optimal choice for a city parent needing something simple and non-burdensome. Along with the higher-positioned seat, the Optim's seat features a mesh seat (similar to the seat of the Cybex Mios, covered with a padded seat liner, ready for summer as well as winter.
The seat unit is fully reversible and reclinable up to a lie-flat position. To complement the seat unit, a from-birth carrycot and adapter-free car seat selection are available optionally to create a travel system.
The Casualplay Optim is a very lightweight, reversible stroller system. With only 9 kilograms and a one-hand folding system with the seat attached in any direction, the Optim might be an optimal choice for a city parent needing something simple and non-burdensome. Along with the higher-positioned seat, the Optim's seat features a mesh seat (similar to the seat of the Cybex Mios, covered with a padded seat liner, ready for summer as well as winter.
The seat unit is fully reversible and reclinable up to a lie-flat position. To complement the seat unit, a from-birth carrycot and adapter-free car seat selection are available optionally to create a travel system.
Casualplay Optim Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 9 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 105 cm x 56.5 cm x 72 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 78 cm x 56.5 cm x 38 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Spain
The Seat unit
- Maximum weight capacity - seat load
- 22 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-30 months
- Reversible seat unit
- Yes
- Easy-release memory button(s) on the seat or the carrycot
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- No
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, 4 positions
- Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- Yes
- Backrest recline type
- Rear-located recline mechanism (e.g., lever-operated)
- One-hand backrest recline system
- Yes
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- Yes, 3 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
- No
- Height-adjustable seat
- No
- Seat unit's proper attachment indicator
- No
- 2in1 convertible carrycot/seat unit (pramette travel system)
- No
- Fabrics removable for cleaning
- No
- Seat fabrics cleaning
- Wipe-clean only
- Safety harness type
- 5-point
- Harness padding
- Yes
- Height-adjustable harness belts
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the seat
- Yes
- Second seat can be attached (single-to-double convertibility)
- No
The Canopy (Hood)
- Seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
- Yes
- Extendable canopy/hood
- Yes
- The canopy/hood features a sun visor
- Yes
- Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
- No
- Height-adjustable canopy
- No
- Removable canopy
- Yes
- Waterproof canopy
- No
- UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
- No
- Ventilation integrated into the canopy
- Yes
- A pocket integrated into the canopy
- No
- Peek-a-boo viewing window present on the canopy
- Yes
- Peek-a-boo window can be closed/covered
- Yes
- Quiet (magnetic/no velcro) peek-a-boo window
- Yes
- Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
- No
The Bumper bar
- Bumper bar
- Yes
- Bumper bar type (style)
- Bar
- Removable bumper bar
- Yes
- Gate-opening (swing-away) bumper bar
- Yes
- Height-adjustable bumper bar
- No
- Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
- No
- Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
- No
The Wheels
- Number of wheels
- 4
- Front wheel(s) type
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- No
- All-terrain version of wheels available to purchase separately
- No
- Wheels equipped with mudguards
- No,
- Two-wheel mode
- No
The Suspension
- Suspension
- Yes
- Wheels with suspension
- All
- Suspension type
- Open springs
- Adjustable suspension softness
- No
- Rocking chassis
- No
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- One-step rocker pedal (flip-flop friendly)
- Deceleration handbrake
- No,
The Fold
- Folding system
- Flat (compact) fold
- One-hand fold
- Yes
- Plane-travel-friendly stroller with an ultra-compact fold (suitable as carry-on luggage)
- No
- Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
- Yes
- Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
- Yes
- Self-standing fold
- Yes
- Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
- Yes
- Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
- No
- Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself
- No
- Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle
- No
- Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- Telescopic
- Handlebar material
- Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
- Handlebar height
- 95-105 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- No
- Safety wrist strap
- No
The Basket
- Shopping basket
- Yes
- Large shopping basket
- Yes
- Basket's weight capacity
- 5 kg
- Closable basket
- No
- An extra basket can be attached to the frame
- No
- A pocket integrated into the seat/elsewhere on the stroller frame
- No
The Carrycot
- Carrycot compatible
- Yes (without adapters)
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- No,
- Foldable carrycot
- Yes,
- Rocking-base carrycot
- No
- Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
- No,
- Carrycot installable in the car instead of a group 0+ car seat (Auto carrycot)
- No,
- Carrycot positioned high on the frame
- No
The Car seat
- Car seat compatible
- Yes (without adapters)
- Car seat sold separately
- Yes
- Maxi-Cosi/Cybex car seat attachment-type adapters available
- No
- Britax Römer car seat attachment-type adapters available
- No
The Accessories & Extra features
- Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
- No
- Cup holder can be attached
- No
- Reflective elements
- No
- No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
- No
- Rain cover included
- Yes
- Mosquito net included
- No
- Leg cover (apron) included with the seat unit
- No
- Seat liner/insert included
- Yes
- Changing bag included
- No
- Carry bag/transport cover for the folded stroller included
- No
- Motorized/Baterry-powered
- No
- LED light(s)
- No
- Built-in audio speakers
- No
- A storage/bag can be attached instead of a seat
- No
Parent reviews of the Casualplay Optim
Your questions about the Casualplay Optim
Hi Eli,
I am looking for a reversible stroller under 10kg for keeping in the car trunk for weekend use only, like going to a park, zoo, etc. On a budget. We own a BMW 3 series so the trunk is not tiny. The stroller should have a suspension of some sort. We don't necessarily need the carry cot as we are aiming for a lie-flat car seat, but if it has the carry cot we wouldn't mind. This Casualplay Optim looks like it might fit the bill (except the car seat, as it doesn't take MC or Cybex) but there are no reviews out there about it at all. The other option would be the Moon Clicc which to my mind has more advantages than this one - takes MC car seats, has a longer lying position in the seat, 95cm, and maybe better suspension even? Or is there some other stroller with this spec that might fit our bill?
Thanks!
Heya,
I personally don't think either of them have a lot of suspension, but they do have some shock absorbing, yes (just don't expect rocking with a <10 kg stroller ;-) ). I personally would probably pick Moon in this case, I think the Optim is alright but the seat won't last you as well and since you want a lie-flat car seat, the Moon with its compatibility is the better choice.
I personally woul also look into a (maybe pre-owned, if thebudget is the problem) Mamas&Papas Armadillo Flip (XT) line, very little suspension but super nice flat fold and a LOT of space in the seat, and also the Cybex Mios which has, I know, small wheels but a nice suspensions and a lovely push, and I really appreciated the push of it as well as the nice seat - this one is however more expensive and so a second-hand model would probably be a necessity.