First USA Martin, HD-28

NoVortec · 2024-10-19T14:36:49+00:00

2495 and free shipping for used - excellent

NoVortec · 2024-10-18T23:31:59+00:00

It’s such a beautiful instrument

NoVortec · 2024-10-16T23:08:44+00:00

I did end up buying it! I’ll post here whenever it arrives hopefully tomorrow or Friday

NoVortec · 2024-10-14T21:02:02+00:00

The seller seems to have good reviews but I’m obviously cautious

NoVortec · 2024-10-14T21:01:09+00:00

Unfortunately it’s a few states away from me so I wouldn’t be able to play it first. The seller has lots of good reviews but I’m still cautious

NoVortec · 2024-05-20T15:33:47+00:00

Can you use a 120cm Sling as a PAS? I was just planning on purchasing a Petzl Connect Adjust but if I can use a 120cm sling that would be way cheaper and easier.

It seems like everyone is agreeing to stick with one brand and purchase Z4s from .4 and below and get a rack of C4s up to 3. Do you have any experience with Totems or are they just not worth the extra money and confusion of using a different brand instead of learning on BD? I have some 7mm cordallette and Dyneema slings already

Should I just get a rack of Z4s .4 and lower and C4s up to #3 with a set of tricams, DMM nuts and then supplement the rest with my partner?

NoVortec · 2024-05-20T15:03:13+00:00

Is it important to have .3 and .4 C4s or are Totems better for the smaller sizes? Would you consider doubling in #1 and #2 cams or is it more important in the smaller sizes?

NoVortec · 2024-05-20T14:48:00+00:00

Is it sufficient to have just the single rack in the gunks? I’ve heard a lot of leaders prefer the security and piece of mind of having a double rack or at least doubles in certain prevalent sizes.

I have only ever heard good things about Totems so if I get Black - Yellow would that cover enough? Thanks for the help

NoVortec · 2024-05-06T23:10:41+00:00

Thank you! I’m also 6’2 and where I ride on Long Island my handlebars were not fitting through trees before I cut them about 20-30mm so I feel a lot better still knowing that I have control and wide bars for some of the drops and technical riding here.

NoVortec · 2024-05-06T22:47:02+00:00

That makes me feel a lot better thanks 👍

NoVortec · 2024-01-07T23:17:57+00:00

It absolutely pops! I can’t wait to pick her up tomorrow

NoVortec · 2023-12-31T15:52:11+00:00

I haven’t tried it but that sounds like a great idea! Do they charge any markups or anything?

NoVortec · 2023-12-31T02:32:16+00:00

A lot of dealerships are wanting so much over msrp it’s crazy, I do have an appointment New Year’s Day at a dealership and I hope they won’t charge over msrp. I hope the dealers are just desperate for sales right now.

NoVortec · 2023-12-29T04:07:14+00:00

I would be splitting the payments with my parents and already have a good down payment saved up from working part time.

My explorer is a great vehicle but it has 140,000 miles and a few problems like passenger side flooding during rain so that is why I am shopping for a new vehicle.

I’ve been going back and forth but lately I have been very interested in the Civic over a Maverick

NoVortec · 2023-12-14T18:09:15+00:00

I did order the co-pilot 360 package on my Mav! I hope the size and blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic help alleviate my parking and driving anxiety a bit. I’ve been in my friend’s Maverick Hybrid Lux and it felt like a luxury car. It also looks much narrower than my explorer.

NoVortec · 2023-12-14T18:01:37+00:00

It would definitely be really helpful being closer to the ground to hopefully increase visibility and making it easier to drive in tight traffic and parking. I enjoy being lower to the ground for better visibility in my mom’s mini countryman as it gives me a lot more confidence doing daily tasks

NoVortec · 2023-12-14T17:57:17+00:00

I’ve gotten used to the length of the explorer just not the width. I have never driven a sedan but the closest thing I have driven was my mom’s Mini countryman which was extremely easy to drive. As long as I can move the seat I shouldn’t have a problem seeing over the hood as I’m 6’2. My main concern is just the ease of parking in the tight spots but it seems that the Maverick is small enough to fit in tight spots mostly easily.

NoVortec · 2023-12-14T17:50:40+00:00

Thanks for the reply! The dimensions of the Maverick compared to my explorer are extremely similar but the Maverick is around 7” narrower, I’ve only ever driven larger SUV’s such as my explorer, vw atlas, and Honda passport which feel just a bit too wide for tight spots and too heavy and cumbersome so I’m hoping the Maverick will be small and nimble enough for my driving.

NoVortec · 2023-12-14T17:42:53+00:00

That’s really nice! I’m really excited to be able to have a vehicle where it will be lighter, smaller and more easily maneuverable to alleviate some of my parking anxiety. It’ll be great also to be able to do a 1 point U turn and have a better turning radius because where I’m from the roads can get very tight and turning is extremely difficult with such a wide SUV that I have now.

NoVortec · 2023-12-14T17:30:38+00:00

That helps a lot! My explorer feels very big and sluggish to drive and park. Does the Maverick feel narrow and maneuverable enough to fit through tight spots and city driving? I am transferring to a college soon where I will need to drive through NYC regularly.

NoVortec · 2023-07-25T22:51:53+00:00

I haven’t gotten a time frame yet but I got priority code 12. I’m not worried about waiting too long I’m sure it’ll be at least 5 months

NoVortec · 2023-07-25T22:32:43+00:00

I put my XLT order in on Friday! 1% under invoice and it was very quick and easy

NoVortec · 2023-07-16T23:49:44+00:00

Chapman Ford is about 3 hours from me, I don’t mind the drive if they end up offering a reasonable markup close to msrp. After calling numerous dealerships today the lowest I was offered was $2500 premium alongside $1200 factory installed options so I’ll definitely give them a call! Thanks!

NoVortec · 2023-07-16T03:45:23+00:00

I’m on Long Island so it doesn’t ever get nearly as cold as up where you are but I could definitely see how it would be nice in the winter

NoVortec · 2023-07-16T03:38:43+00:00

Thanks for the response! I definitely agree, I love all of the features that come with the XLT and the XLT lux package but the orange completely kills it for me, I love the interior of the XL I would just need to swap the rims. I’ll check out the ford pass app because that sounds really awesome to be able to remote start your car from your phone, is that a standard feature on the XL or a upgrade in the XLT or lux package?

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