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

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

06-22-2012, 02:17 PM	#2
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 __________________

06-22-2012, 11:51 AM	#1
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.