2 Fishfinder GPS Which one to get: - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

wiredantz · 06-21-2012, 01:58 PM

Lowrance HDs 5 gen2

http://www.lowrance.com/Products/Mar...-Chartplotter/

Humminbird 597ci HD di

http://store.humminbird.com/products...ci_HD_DI_Combo

YakMedic · 06-21-2012, 02:19 PM

Humminbird makes some great units, I hate their cheesy power cable though. For that reason alone I would go with lowrance.

06-21-2012, 02:20 PM

This is going to be a landslide in favor of the HDS.

mtnbykr2 · 06-21-2012, 02:42 PM

they said it....Frank your poll is lopsided.....

or is that the rod that fish fear so much...

bus kid · 06-21-2012, 03:27 PM

HDS, but then you have to buy that PA 12 that it fits in.

Rotten Chum · 06-21-2012, 04:13 PM

Lowrance HDs 5 gen2... Hands Down.

buttchaser · 06-22-2012, 07:00 AM

Frank
Take your time in choosing a FF , Go check some out and play with them .. I've had the Hds 5 for over a year now ,I went with the hds because there were no better FF for the price at that time I purchased mine . For the same Price range as the Hds and the HB I would also consider the Raymarine A series . Take a look at the A50D or the A57D ...
Good luck.

wiredantz · 06-22-2012, 08:03 AM

*bangs head on the table*

I feel like I had 2 doors to choose from I opened one door JUST to find 3 more Doors to go through.

blitzburgh · 06-22-2012, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiredantz

*bangs head on the table*
I feel like I had 2 doors to choose from I opened one door JUST to find 3 more Doors to go through.

Going by the two options above:

If you want the best FF/GPS combo, the HDS-5's detail is ridiculous and the "Trackback" feature is awesome.

If you are looking for an affordable all-in-one (FF/GPS/Down Imaging), then the 597CI HD DI is for you.

mazilla · 06-22-2012, 11:51 AM

Is the hds5 the cream of the crop for non-DI, while the Hummingbird is the bottom shelf of the DI units?

I'm trying to pick between the two myself(to help narrow the field). I think I'd rather have the best of one type vs the budget version of another...

The reviews I've found online haven't swayed me one way or the other, half of the time people want to justify their purchase so they BS their review.

mtnbykr2 · 06-22-2012, 02:17 PM

I currently have the HDS5 and have had HB units, while the HB units are nice their quick connect head unit, in our environment, in a yak, do not handle the saltwater very well. I went through 4 HB units in one boat from 718 on up to 385c all had the same problems with the connection at the head unit. I am not
putting HB down at all good product and support, but the Lowrance and Garmin
have a more durable cable connection that so far has not been a problem for me and I am in the water at least 4 times a month...hope that helps, late....b

View Poll Results: Which one would you get
Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2	12	80.00%
Humminbird 597ci HD DI	3	20.00%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

06-21-2012, 01:58 PM	#1
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	2 Fishfinder GPS Which one to get: Lowrance HDs 5 gen2 http://www.lowrance.com/Products/Mar...-Chartplotter/ Humminbird 597ci HD di http://store.humminbird.com/products...ci_HD_DI_Combo __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

06-21-2012, 02:42 PM	#4
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	they said it....Frank your poll is lopsided..... or is that the rod that fish fear so much... __________________

06-21-2012, 03:27 PM	#5
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	HDS, but then you have to buy that PA 12 that it fits in. __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

06-22-2012, 08:03 AM	#8
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	bangs head on the table I feel like I had 2 doors to choose from I opened one door JUST to find 3 more Doors to go through. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

06-21-2012, 02:19 PM	#2
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	Humminbird makes some great units, I hate their cheesy power cable though. For that reason alone I would go with lowrance.

06-21-2012, 02:20 PM	#3
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	This is going to be a landslide in favor of the HDS.

06-21-2012, 04:13 PM	#6
Rotten Chum Does it Really Matter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Santee Posts: 25	Lowrance HDs 5 gen2... Hands Down.

06-22-2012, 07:00 AM	#7
buttchaser Float Tuber Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 243	Frank Take your time in choosing a FF , Go check some out and play with them .. I've had the Hds 5 for over a year now ,I went with the hds because there were no better FF for the price at that time I purchased mine . For the same Price range as the Hds and the HB I would also consider the Raymarine A series . Take a look at the A50D or the A57D ... Good luck.

06-22-2012, 11:51 AM	#10
mazilla advocatus diaboli Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 154	Is the hds5 the cream of the crop for non-DI, while the Hummingbird is the bottom shelf of the DI units? I'm trying to pick between the two myself(to help narrow the field). I think I'd rather have the best of one type vs the budget version of another... The reviews I've found online haven't swayed me one way or the other, half of the time people want to justify their purchase so they BS their review.

06-22-2012, 02:17 PM	#11
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	I currently have the HDS5 and have had HB units, while the HB units are nice their quick connect head unit, in our environment, in a yak, do not handle the saltwater very well. I went through 4 HB units in one boat from 718 on up to 385c all had the same problems with the connection at the head unit. I am not putting HB down at all good product and support, but the Lowrance and Garmin have a more durable cable connection that so far has not been a problem for me and I am in the water at least 4 times a month...hope that helps, late....b __________________