Megastink Posted November 26, 2014 Posted November 26, 2014 I just discovered this unit. It looks like the best value in electronics for the small waters I fish. I'm just looking for opinions from anyone that owns them or knows what theyre talking about (Wayne P.!!!!). Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted November 26, 2014 Super User Posted November 26, 2014 No one has one. Dealers do not get them until next month. Quote
Super User Sam Posted November 27, 2014 Super User Posted November 27, 2014 Do they have the CHIRP technology? If not, what do you guys think of its technology? Too many big words used in the product description for me to understand what technology is being used. Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted November 27, 2014 Super User Posted November 27, 2014 Do they have the CHIRP technology? If not, what do you guys think of its technology? Too many big words used in the product description for me to understand what technology is being used. No it does not CHIRP or Tweet. Do a web search for CHRIP to see what that is all about. It's the latest "buzz" word in freshwater sonar units. From what I have seen posted on some sites, the new GEN 3 Lowrances will have CHIRP built-in. Quote
ColdSVT Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 Im quite interested in the Helix...they should hit stores next month The hd di/si unti should be about 500 bucks maybe a hair less. Once i get to see one in person ill make up my mind on eithet 2 helix units or a 899 series Quote
carlm01 Posted November 29, 2014 Posted November 29, 2014 I just placed a pre-order on the Si/GPS combo .. Megastink I think this will be a nice addition for small waters/ponds especially for the SI ... Quote
Megastink Posted November 30, 2014 Author Posted November 30, 2014 I just placed a pre-order on the Si/GPS combo .. Megastink I think this will be a nice addition for small waters/ponds especially for the SI ... Exactly what I was thinking. I have a 798 hd si unit, and o think the helix is a great addition. Quote
ColdSVT Posted December 9, 2014 Posted December 9, 2014 They should be hitting shelves soon...i really wanna see one before i buy one lol Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted December 9, 2014 Super User Posted December 9, 2014 One on-line dealer got some DI/GPS models and just had one left earlier today. They will be taking care of their pre-orders first. Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted December 9, 2014 Super User Posted December 9, 2014 I am going to look into this unit as well after a lengthy post about mounting one on a kayak and was informed from our resident electronics guru that this unit was coming out this year or early next Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted December 17, 2014 Super User Posted December 17, 2014 Saw a dealer announcement today that they have the SI/GPS version in stock now. $456.00 1 Quote
carlm01 Posted December 17, 2014 Posted December 17, 2014 My unit is shipping to me today ,Should have it by the end of the week .... Quote
TNRanger Posted December 17, 2014 Posted December 17, 2014 Tempting to pull the trigger on two of these. I think I will wait and hear some user reviews first... Quote
carlm01 Posted December 17, 2014 Posted December 17, 2014 The screens not giant but they are packed with features and priced right ..... Quote
Bassaddict74 Posted December 20, 2014 Posted December 20, 2014 Anybody know who's selling the SI unit? TW only has the DI/GPS unit. Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted December 20, 2014 Super User Posted December 20, 2014 Anybody know who's selling the SI unit? TW only has the DI/GPS unit. Yes, PM sent Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted December 21, 2014 Super User Posted December 21, 2014 Apparently they are not linkable? That is correct. Neither are the PMax, 300, 500, and 600 series. Quote
carlm01 Posted December 21, 2014 Posted December 21, 2014 Guys received my Helix 5 SI/GPS today , Very good looking unit and the display is bigger than I thought ,,Heres a few pics Carl Quote
carlm01 Posted December 21, 2014 Posted December 21, 2014 /i put my sunglasses on the box to give you a little bit of scale .... Quote
TNRanger Posted December 21, 2014 Posted December 21, 2014 Guys received my Helix 5 SI/GPS today , Very good looking unit and the display is bigger than I thought ,,Heres a few pics Carl IMG_0417-2.JPG IMG_0418-2.JPG IMG_0419.JPG Very nice! Let us know your thoughts after you play with it a little. Quote
carlm01 Posted December 21, 2014 Posted December 21, 2014 OK I powered it up and it's much more straight forward than my lowrance elite 4x dsi was, cycled thru all the diff screens all seem to be working . I'm using this on my sea eagle 285 pro and this is perfect for it ,I also think it'll be a big hit with the kayakers , I can't get over all the things it does SI/DI Sonar GPS Dual Beam ......Any questions feel free to ask .... Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted December 21, 2014 Super User Posted December 21, 2014 OK I powered it up and it's much more straight forward than my lowrance elite 4x dsi was, cycled thru all the diff screens all seem to be working . I'm using this on my sea eagle 285 pro and this is perfect for it ,I also think it'll be a big hit with the kayakers , I can't get over all the things it does SI/DI Sonar GPS Dual Beam ......Any questions feel free to ask .... The unit is a little better than you may realize. There is a setting in the Sonar menu tab that turns off the left side digital readouts in the full screen SI view that gives you the whole screen width for Side Imaging. SI Readouts is the menu choice. Quote
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