I like the look of the new stove & commend its designers.
However I am a Equinox owner & am more than content with its performance.
The colder it gets the more heat it puts out. Probably due to stronger draft when cold.
Looking at the build picks of the the new hybrid, reminds me of my 78 VC Defiant.
IMO to many complex parts , some moving, Also having to pick up a tool to open the door or engage to cat seems cumbersome.
I like the Stainless steel Fire back , Over the tube design in my equinox though.
Add at the introductory price I almost jumped.
I'm sure the Progress is going to be a great heater & Woodstock will be there for you if you need them.
I almost talked myself into it again.
For now I'm going to stick with the simple design of the Equinox. No moving parts to warp , no cat to replace or maintain. Buy the way top drop side door on my Equinox is a mistake IMO . I already had a spring failure. KISS (Keep it simple ____
Again just my opinion. thanks for reading.
doug
However I am a Equinox owner & am more than content with its performance.
The colder it gets the more heat it puts out. Probably due to stronger draft when cold.
Looking at the build picks of the the new hybrid, reminds me of my 78 VC Defiant.
IMO to many complex parts , some moving, Also having to pick up a tool to open the door or engage to cat seems cumbersome.
I like the Stainless steel Fire back , Over the tube design in my equinox though.
Add at the introductory price I almost jumped.
I'm sure the Progress is going to be a great heater & Woodstock will be there for you if you need them.
I almost talked myself into it again.
For now I'm going to stick with the simple design of the Equinox. No moving parts to warp , no cat to replace or maintain. Buy the way top drop side door on my Equinox is a mistake IMO . I already had a spring failure. KISS (Keep it simple ____
Again just my opinion. thanks for reading.
doug