DownScan v.s DownImaging - by Fishton

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03-31-2010, 08:12 PM
Sabot

DownScan v.s DownImaging - by Fishton

This has to be the best side by side review yet that I have seen. For those of you looking at both Humminbird and Lowrance units, this should be part of your research homework.

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03-31-2010, 08:29 PM
JusFshn

Link = Phail

Directs to home page of BBC..

pleaz try again
03-31-2010, 08:46 PM
Billbob

amen
03-31-2010, 10:49 PM
Cricket Chunker

Try this one

DownScan v.s DownImaging - by Fishton: Lowrance/Garmin Sonar/GPS: BBC Boards
03-31-2010, 11:20 PM
JusFshn

Scanned through the thread.. Looks like a battle between a few fanbois.. I like the images that the Lowrance produces.. When I see cover in an area that should be holding fish I am going to stop and fish it.. Both of those units will do the job... Would be proud to own either one.. This will be my third year with my 1197 and it has been fail safe.. Like all tech there will always be something bigger and better in the next quarter.. Personally I give the advantage to Humminbird.. Customer service, reliability plus cost effectiveness goes unmatched.
04-01-2010, 05:21 AM
ykkapslabhunter

Lowrance seems to have made some units that will render some good pictures however their prices are not in the same ball park as humminbird. You can get a 998 for around 1800 if you shop around and Lowrance's comparable unit will cost you at least $500 more. Match that with the terrible customer service everyone says they have and I dont think Humminbird has much to worry about.
04-01-2010, 06:00 AM
Shellback

Kinda like the Ford verses Chevy thing. Humminbird's side scan has been on the market for what, maybe 4 years? Lowrance didn't have it. Now I admit Lowrance's image's look better at the present. Maybe next year H/B will have something even sharper. I know I personally have, and I know many others also have had horrendous customer service problems with Lowrance. I'll stick with Humminbird till Lowrance gives me a good reason to switch.
04-01-2010, 11:58 AM
J_ROW

I see Fishton is still showing the same old tree. He got one good shot of a tree on ss and he is sticking to it (his story). Still must not be able to set up his HB to take pictures to show along side the oldies but goodies by the low ss thingy. Maybe he ought to go to a hummingbird school put on by Doug. May learn something there.
04-01-2010, 04:30 PM
J White

I'd say either one of 'em is great... but if you've got Humminbird,
and have a thing for having the best stuff, DON'T get in somebody else's boat
and use their Lowrance.

I've got birds now but have used 997 and HD8 + LSS, same day, same boat -
I'm scared to death of L's customer service, but if I were to upgrade
today, I'd STILL go Lowrance, I liked it that much better. My .02,
your results may vary.
04-01-2010, 06:25 PM
mduncan62

With HB forcing retailers to use the MSRP, there really isn't that big of a price difference, or any at all.

J_row, he teaches classes, goes to events for HB, just the same as Doug. He seemed to be trying to put up an impartial comparison of both units.

Doug, Tmike, and some guys that sell HB units turned it into a retarded pissing contest. You're not going to get honest opinions from salesmen and Sponsored guys like doug and tmike. It ended up being a witch hunt, and caused a lot of ill feelings on both sides.

I'm glad, and confident that the same thing will not happen here with Cane Pole doing the work. He's a straight shooter that doesn't take any BS. I look forward to seeing it. I made the switch to HDS after seeing images and talking to CC.com members that have switched. The Lowrance GPS was enough by itself for me to switch. The Donut frustrated me to no end.
04-01-2010, 06:37 PM
mduncan62

Quote:

Originally Posted by ykkapslabhunter

Lowrance seems to have made some units that will render some good pictures however their prices are not in the same ball park as humminbird. You can get a 998 for around 1800 if you shop around and Lowrance's comparable unit will cost you at least $500 more. Match that with the terrible customer service everyone says they have and I dont think Humminbird has much to worry about.

You may notice from posts online now that Lowrance is making a push to improve CS, and several positive posts from users are proving that point.

Also, If you buy an HDS8 with insight, and an lss-1 versus and 998 with NVB there is a 100.00 difference. Not really that much.
04-01-2010, 08:44 PM
Stymie

Quote:

Originally Posted by mduncan62

With HB forcing retailers to use the MSRP, there really isn't that big of a price difference, or any at all.

I bet cha a sody pop that you can get an HB for less than MSRP.
04-01-2010, 09:07 PM
mduncan62

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stymie

I bet cha a sody pop that you can get an HB for less than MSRP.

Since BPS appears to be HB's biggest retailer, go try it there. If HB has their way, you won't be able to buy them for less. Get em while you can.
04-01-2010, 09:14 PM
woody123

do you think Lowance doesn't already do that, where have you been?
04-01-2010, 09:39 PM
CUZZIN

I have owed a Humming Bird and now have a Lowrance, to me there is no comparison, love the Lowrance. As far as customer support I haven't needed it, been working perfect.:D
04-01-2010, 09:44 PM
J_ROW

Quote:

Originally Posted by mduncan62

With HB forcing retailers to use the MSRP, there really isn't that big of a price difference, or any at all.

J_row, he teaches classes, goes to events for HB, just the same as Doug. He seemed to be trying to put up an impartial comparison of both units.

Doug, Tmike, and some guys that sell HB units turned it into a retarded pissing contest. You're not going to get honest opinions from salesmen and Sponsored guys like doug and tmike. It ended up being a witch hunt, and caused a lot of ill feelings on both sides.

I'm glad, and confident that the same thing will not happen here with Cane Pole doing the work. He's a straight shooter that doesn't take any BS. I look forward to seeing it. I made the switch to HDS after seeing images and talking to CC.com members that have switched. The Lowrance GPS was enough by itself for me to switch. The Donut frustrated me to no end.

I have seen his post on both HB & Low and you can tell he is 100 percent behind the Low product. I have also seen the pictures he has posted from his so call HB unbiased opinions and can tell the difference in a sell job. I am very new at Side Imaging and DI and my shot that I take with my little ole 798 make his HB shots look like crap. So is he being a square shooter,,, I very much doubt it from the shots he has posted. I am not a die in the wool HB fan as I have owned both. But I am not going to switch back to a Low just because some one says his product is the greatest and mine is crap. My opinion is that both do a great job at helping fisherman find fish and that is the bottom line on each product. If you like your product that is fine , but don't try to change my mind on my product by posting crap for pictures just because you are biased toward your product.
04-01-2010, 09:45 PM
mduncan62

Quote:

Originally Posted by woody123

do you think Lowance doesn't already do that, where have you been?

Yes I don't think that Lowrance FORCES dealers to charge MSRP, and threatens to drop them if they sell below. In fact I would stake almost anything I have on it.

Almost every company has an MSRP, but forcing dealers to use it, that typically does not happen, and is not enforced.
04-01-2010, 09:58 PM
Stymie

Quote:

Originally Posted by mduncan62

Since BPS appears to be HB's biggest retailer, go try it there. If HB has their way, you won't be able to buy them for less. Get em while you can.

go to jandhproducts.com

call John and see what he can do for ya.

I like Diet Dr Pepper.
04-01-2010, 10:01 PM
Stymie

go to bbgmarine

ask for Brian

Add a little Cpt Morgan to that Diet Dr Pepper
04-01-2010, 10:17 PM
mduncan62

Stymie, I know that there are cheaper prices, but HB is pushing for the enforced MSRP.
04-01-2010, 10:22 PM
mduncan62

Exactly what post were you reading ROW???????????

Quote:

Originally Posted by J_ROW

I have seen his post on both HB & Low and you can tell he is 100 percent behind the Low product. I have also seen the pictures he has posted from his so call HB unbiased opinions and can tell the difference in a sell job. I am very new at Side Imaging and DI and my shot that I take with my little ole 798 make his HB shots look like crap. So is he being a square shooter,,, I very much doubt it from the shots he has posted. I am not a die in the wool HB fan as I have owned both. But I am not going to switch back to a Low just because some one says his product is the greatest and mine is crap. My opinion is that both do a great job at helping fisherman find fish and that is the bottom line on each product. If you like your product that is fine , but don't try to change my mind on my product by posting crap for pictures just because you are biased toward your product.

Please select one part of my post where I tried to change your mind on your product of choice, or posted a single picture? I have owned both, and would not say I'm biased either way. You my friend, need to see the 3 fingers pointed back at you, read your post, then comment again. Not only did I not try to change anyone's mind, I didn't proclaim that either product was better, or best.

I stated an opinion, about Fishton, didn't make anything up, or post anything that is not fact. So not sure what your whole attack thing is. But I really don't appreciate it, and don't think it was called for.