Lowrance Elite 7 HDI - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TJones · 02-07-2013, 02:18 PM

on the opposition . i had similar model in the 500 series hummingbird . 598 combo. and now have similar model to the one mentioned in the above post . 898si . a littler bit bigger screen . i think the main differences between our units is the mount or hardware . i had a problem with my 598 early on , when i rolled the kayak in surf with unit attached . a learning experience . the bracket that holds the unit became real loose and was never the same .these units are a small fortune , but are amazing . down imaging should be on your list of requirements . not everyone can or is willing to fork out the additional money on the upgrade , but if you are spending a fair amount of time on the water and the unit is in your price range, the difference between 2d and 3d is substantial .well worth spending the additional money on . like mentioned above, lowrance might be a little more complicated to put together on a kayak. hope this bit of information helps.

Lipripper92592 · 02-07-2013, 04:15 PM

Thanks so much for the advice and information! I had a lowrance DSI for a bit, but wasn't too happy with it in water deeper than 80 feet, the lack of zoom function was a deal killer in deep water. I've never owned a humminbird and for some reason, I"m a bit hesitent to pick one up. I guess it's similar to the PC/MAC debate. There are a few sites that have the HDI 7 listed for $660.......I'm going to have to think this one over for a while. Any other comments or advice is greatly appreciated.

fishingfiend · 02-07-2013, 06:03 PM

I had my concerns about Humminbird too, but I got over it and purchased a second unit.

If you can afford SI, do it!

Here's a shot of Newport Harbor. I've only had it a month and still have lots to learn.

02-07-2013, 02:18 PM	#1
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	was gonna give opinion my on the opposition . i had similar model in the 500 series hummingbird . 598 combo. and now have similar model to the one mentioned in the above post . 898si . a littler bit bigger screen . i think the main differences between our units is the mount or hardware . i had a problem with my 598 early on , when i rolled the kayak in surf with unit attached . a learning experience . the bracket that holds the unit became real loose and was never the same .these units are a small fortune , but are amazing . down imaging should be on your list of requirements . not everyone can or is willing to fork out the additional money on the upgrade , but if you are spending a fair amount of time on the water and the unit is in your price range, the difference between 2d and 3d is substantial .well worth spending the additional money on . like mentioned above, lowrance might be a little more complicated to put together on a kayak. hope this bit of information helps.

02-07-2013, 04:15 PM	#2
Lipripper92592 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 516	Thanks so much for the advice and information! I had a lowrance DSI for a bit, but wasn't too happy with it in water deeper than 80 feet, the lack of zoom function was a deal killer in deep water. I've never owned a humminbird and for some reason, I"m a bit hesitent to pick one up. I guess it's similar to the PC/MAC debate. There are a few sites that have the HDI 7 listed for $660.......I'm going to have to think this one over for a while. Any other comments or advice is greatly appreciated.

02-07-2013, 06:03 PM	#3
fishingfiend Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 196	I had my concerns about Humminbird too, but I got over it and purchased a second unit. If you can afford SI, do it! Here's a shot of Newport Harbor. I've only had it a month and still have lots to learn.