Elite 4 DSI or the Elite 5 DSI - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MrPukaShell · 11-20-2012, 05:19 PM

Okay, BSP has the Elite 4 DSI as a door buster on Black Friday for $249. I could avoid the rush and for $399 you can get the Elite 5 DSI all weekend long. Which one would you pick and why? Thanks

sasha · 11-20-2012, 08:08 PM

Wonder if west marine honor the black friday sale at bass pro and match prices.. I would rather get it as west marine. Going to call them tomorrow.
But I too would like to know which would be a better way to go.. I noticed that many guys ask about the FF. Its alot of money and everyone wants to get the most for the buck.

Jimmyz123 · 11-20-2012, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MrPukaShell

Okay, BSP has the Elite 4 DSI as a door buster on Black Friday for $249. I could avoid the rush and for $399 you can get the Elite 5 DSI all weekend long. Which one would you pick and why? Thanks

Put it on 6 month pay and it's even better and easier to get. I would go with the Elite 5

blitzburgh · 11-21-2012, 08:14 AM

Two key points:

Elite 5 DSI: Output Power [kW] Max Peak-To-Peak 4,000 W / RMS 500 W
Sonar Max Depth 250 ft \ 76 m

Elite 4 DSI: Output Power [kW] Max 2800W PTP, 350W RMS W
Sonar Max Depth Max 200 ft \ 61 m

Also, BIG difference in screen size. If the money isn't the issue, the 5 is the way to go IMO.

11-21-2012, 08:32 AM

From what I understand, you need to have the DSI transducer in the water. It won't work in the hull.

11-20-2012, 05:19 PM	#1
MrPukaShell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura COunty Posts: 521	Elite 4 DSI or the Elite 5 DSI Okay, BSP has the Elite 4 DSI as a door buster on Black Friday for $249. I could avoid the rush and for $399 you can get the Elite 5 DSI all weekend long. Which one would you pick and why? Thanks

11-21-2012, 08:14 AM	#4
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Two key points: Elite 5 DSI: Output Power [kW] Max Peak-To-Peak 4,000 W / RMS 500 W Sonar Max Depth 250 ft \ 76 m Elite 4 DSI: Output Power [kW] Max 2800W PTP, 350W RMS W Sonar Max Depth Max 200 ft \ 61 m Also, BIG difference in screen size. If the money isn't the issue, the 5 is the way to go IMO. __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

11-20-2012, 08:08 PM	#2
sasha Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 275	Wonder if west marine honor the black friday sale at bass pro and match prices.. I would rather get it as west marine. Going to call them tomorrow. But I too would like to know which would be a better way to go.. I noticed that many guys ask about the FF. Its alot of money and everyone wants to get the most for the buck.

11-21-2012, 08:32 AM	#5
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	From what I understand, you need to have the DSI transducer in the water. It won't work in the hull.