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mtcook16

Posted 7/22/2016 2:50 PM (#824558 - in reply to #824532)
Subject: Re: Lowrance vs Hummingbird Helix

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RyanJoz - 7/22/2016 11:20 AM

mtcook16 - 7/22/2016 9:12 AM

Humminbird vs. Lowrance tends to bring with it a "Ford or Chevy" type of argument. However, take a look at the LakeMaster data that is exclusive to Humminbird. Hands down best out there. Having that level of detail allows me to find spots that others don't know are there.

Lakemaster and Lowrance both purchase the map data from survey companies.

The Lowrance HD 2016 card has had the exact detail as the Lakemaster chips had. The first Lowrance HD 2012 card was just that - the Lakemaster states that first had mapping.

I like the Lowrance HDS because I can run ONE map card in up to 5 networked units. I am also a Lowrance guy and have converted more than a few to the dark side. Detail, clarity, amount of adjustments, and the single map card per network made my decision for me. If you are going Lowrance, I definitely recommend the HDS series over the others for the networking alone.

Well, that's not entirely true. Humminbird spends lots of resources on enhancing the quality of their lap maps over what is available. They have a GIS mapping team that goes around the country to gather the data for the HD lakes with 1' contours.

Edited by mtcook16 7/22/2016 3:03 PM