Ive purchased a C5 Aircross 1.6 Hybrid few months ago and im having issues that it is really bad with fuel economy, i get around 10-12 only. Even on a long trip on the highway 110km/h with 1 stop from Copenhagen to Hamburg it managed to get 13-14 Km/L which i think is redicilous for being a "green car", we "upgraded" from a 2019 C3 Aircross 1.6 VTR sport Diesel Automatic which would run at 26-32 Km/L on the highway which is double. Does anyone know about this ?: Im having issues that it idles REALLY high, like 1500-1800 constantly and even when i 8th gear on the highway at 110km/h it will run at 1800-2200, old C3 Aircross diesel would run at 1500 in 6th gear at same speed.. Another issue is that it is suposed to do 61km on the battery alone, ive never managed to get the display to show more then 30 and usually its 24-28 when fully charged which is half. I do know that driving conditions and habbits changed all these things but something feels way off. It makes no sense having a hybrid if it is half the Km/L compared to having a diesel, just for the sake of it being more "clear and green" but in reallity its doubled our monthly spendage on fuel alone without taking in to account the electric charge cost and the higher cost of the loan and insurance. We are honestly concidering selling the junk and buying 2 smaller cars, a small electric car like the smart fortwo EQ AND something Diesel, like the C3 Aircross.
That is very sad to hear. Personally I never had any issues with the 1.2 Puretech 130 and it was very carefull with petrol. Build quality wise it also was very good. I hope that you can work things out.
It looks really beautiful. Have the largest cascapedias and a perfect 4" for my double handers, but I'm considering it for my 9ft 4wt.. would you choose the lwt 4, or should I go for the lwt 5?
Thanks for watching. I would go for the LWT 5 because it will provide you with a better rod and reel balance. And as a bonus it holds a little bit more line and backing. The spool is a bit wider so it gives you less line memory. Good luck !
I worked on the development of this rod in mid 1990's. The company I worked for was doing noise quieting work for USN but we were in between contracts (we thought) so had some down time. My co-worker and good friend Earl D approached me one day and said lets try to figure out the modes of vibration of his flyrods and see if we can dampen those vibrations. We used very small sensors and a HP Analyser. Once we got the hang of it, Earl contacted Orvis to see if they would be interested and mostly to try to get some free rods that we could "destroy" in attemps to dampen vibrations. Orvis send us about 25 rods with no handles nor eyelets. We cut up some to see what the inside looked like, but most we exoerimented with various dampening materials to see what would work. In mean time we had several computer modeling experts in the company and they set to work creating a computer model to replicate what I was seeing in the testing. Once a good computer model was established , they could add the dampening material to the model in an appropriate area to get the most dampening. With this info we could go back to the actual rods, add that dampening material to the spots the computer model predicted. A few iterations like this and we had a design. Orvis had a team of professional guides that tested new equipment out on Cape Cod. They used the same rod with and without dampening and estimated that the rod got about 10% more distance because of the dampening. The company I worked for got the patent on the design and sold it to Orvis. We mentioned to Orvis rep that we used similar techniques as had been used in the noise quieting on the USS Ohio class submarine design- refered to verbally in the Navy as the Trident Class submarine. That is where the name of the rod came from. Orvis used a video of a submarine proaching (coming out of the water during a surfacing maneuver) in its first TV advertising of the rod . We went on to some golf club work but eventual got laid off when it was obvious no new USN contracts were coming any time soon. Earl did more development work for Orvis on "slippery" lines.
Very weak customer service, really very very poor. I've been waiting weeks for an answer, despite a reminder. Other customers (and even representatives!) have been waiting for months for a reply to an email (see records in Google). I am absolutely disappointed and will never buy a product from this company again. A clear non-recommendation!
Great overview - I think it's a shame they're no longer made; I've played with Hardy's new cassette reel and the quality just wasn't there for me - at least not compared to their other reels...
Hello, thanks for the video. I wanted to ask please, what rod did you match to this reel? I purchased Douglas upstream 6.6" 3wt with size 2000 but the seller mistakenly sent me size 3000 and there is a difference of 5.5 grams. Thank you very much
Thanks for watching my first view. Well I think you can't go wrong with a size 3000. The weight of this reel is so low that it doesn't make a difference. The advantage with a size 3000 is that the reel arbour is a bit larger so it is more easy to fish your flyline and keep memory coils away. I wish you lots of fun with your superb flyreel ! With kind regards, Robert Remijnse
Dear Tom, Thanks for watching. I have owned a two C5 Aircrosses phase 1 before My ë=C4 so I know them quite good. They are a different cup of tea. The C5 Aircross is a SUV and the ë-C4 a bit raised fastback. In terms of comfort I prefer the C4. It seats are better suited for my back. In terms of ride quality it soaks up the lumps and bumps in the road better then the C5 Aircross. The C4 in its elektric form has an higher weight than The C5 and that works well with the progressive hydraulic cushions.
Dear Steve, Thanks for watching. I think the reel is standard set up for left-hand wind. But it is possible to change it to right-hand wind. If you have any questions I would say send Henrik of A.Jensen an E-mail at info@ajensenflyfishing.com. He will be glad to help you out. I wish you lots of fun with your Newton ! With kind regards, Robert
Thanks a lot Robert, for your thoughts and insights. At the moment i'm comparing this reel with the new Hardy ultradisc cassette reel. A difference of 30 euros, not so much. I want to use it for carp and seatrout, maybe for bass too, on the dutch rivers. Hardy has quite some experience making cassette reels, but i don't like the fact that the aluminum housing isn't closed totally around the cassette. Above that i heard questionable things about the service since Hardy was overtaken. Have you already been fishing with thr reel? I'm curious 😊 Tight lines!
Wim, thanks for watching ! You can't go wrong with both reels. They are very well designed and have a very proven cassette change system. I think the build quality of the Hardy is a tad better than the Vision. I am not a huge fan of the foam turning handle of the Stillmaniac. Hardy does it imho better with a aluminium one. So the choice is up to you ! With kind regards, Robert
I have a Collie that I walk every night in the fields. I have some good waterproof walking boots and I hated Wellington boots as a kid and haven’t worn a pair for 30 years but I’ve got caught out many times over winter and this spring so far with waterlogged and flooded fields and crossing streams. My boots are finished and now I fancy replacing them with good Wellington boots After this video I’m certain to purchase a pair. I’m going to save for a pair of these. The reputation of quality and comfort proceeds them from every review I’ve seen, and after all, if you buy cheap: you biy twice! Thanks for the great video
Thanks for watching. You won't regret it as Aigle are with no doubt the best wellingtons money can buy. Wish you lots of fun with your dog. Greetings, Robert
Not fit for hardcore winter grayling fishing it froze up -5 on the tweed and the click system popped so line paying out freely. Apparently this is a common issue but hardy still charge you to repair. It’s still in their hands I’ve been waiting 4 weeks now. Nice looking reel but Better options on the market that are fit for purpose. Put the extra in and get the sage ESN👎🏻👎🏻
I have an Orvis Trident 6 weight. I bought it on sale in New York City in 1995. I just dug it out of my fly rod graveyard and thought I might take it out next week. It was a great rod, quite capable and I caught many splendid trout in lakes and rivers of Washington, Idaho and Montana.
Yes - Designed in Finland. Look really nice too. But where are they made ? I have seen what appears to be identical, on Amazon. Those are made in China.
Hi Martin, many thanks. First impressions are very good. Smoorh ride, good sound insulation of the cabin. No rattles in the interior. And Superb seats. The infotainment system mwa. But all combined a great package. Very pleased with it. Keep up the good work with your videos !
I keep my C4 7 seater space tourer a bit longer.1.5 Turbo diesel engine very economical.The c5 is a very nice comfortable car the seating and boot space is top.Not keen on the 1.2 Petrol engine.It has a turbo but a belt driven in oil? Weak part of the car.I have cruise control and stop start very rarely use both a waste for most of us anyway.
I love this reel and good review, but not too sure about your claim it has a "classic" look about it. The Marquis is a classic design. This one is forward thinking.
Thanks for watching my review. What I ment with classic look is that it is a typical Hardy design of the last decade. Looking classy and not overdesigned. And talking about the Marquis that was in it days also a very modern design which still works really very good. And it is timeless forward thinking. Cheers Robert
You are right about the cruise control, i did own a c5 II Tourer (build 2010) where the cruise control was included in the steering wheel, so that really is a step back in technic.. but maybe it is a tribut to the other cars in that line...
This video would be so much better if you stabilised your camera with a tripod. This would stop the annoying shake. Also, it would allow you to use both hands for demonstration.
I used nothing but Hunter. But with them now being made in China the quality has gone way down. Bought a pair of these Aigle and am very impressed. Look great. Very comfortable. Only downside is the price. All in all an excellent pair of well made Wellington boots. But a pair. You won't be dissapointed
Considering myself a Citroholic on their simplicity monuments having owned various 2CV's and (Aca)Dyana's, I am totally lost about this concept. It is merely so that the neglective PSA marketeers have put the Ami name on their roofed pensioners vehicle....
I totally disagree with that. Citroën is back on track with great designed models like the C4 and C5X. What's done is done and the Ami is a certain cool example how Citroën keeps reinventing it self. Don't keep looking tot the past. The future is ahead.
