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Now there is a Helix Ice 5 G2 chirp with shuttle. So tempting...
I'm also happy with it. Can't recommend enough getting the Ice Transducer - it really made a huge difference for me. Only thing is, for mine, I have to change a setting on the head unit as the ice ducer doesn't supply temperature information.
Don't know if you misunderstood The unit is the Helix ice so it came with the ice transducer. I bought the open water transducer to use on my boat. I am guessing though you were speaking to the folks who want to use their open water units on the ice, and yes they should get the transducer for the ice application. The only thing I don"t care for about the unit is the transducer float, it sets side ways in the hole.I bought a transducer arm that fits on the shuttle so now not an issue.Keep it safe! JDL
Make sure you ditch the little clip system on top of the 'ducer itself, that thing is useless. Without it, it will sit fairly level in the hole with just the float.
Wish this conversation happened before I spent cash on the arm thing!Keep it safe! JDL
mounted mine on a plastic amo case i love my helix 5 gps g2 i jig lake trout works amazing
↑↑↑ Nice in theory, but too delicate of a setup for me. I need a protective, weighted down shuttle.
Reading about helix 7 on their website, and they offer 9 different models, DI, SI, DI and SI on and on and on. The all season model is just a basic fishfinder with gps. Would it be better to get a head unit with DI, or SI, then buy the ice ducer, and have a better unit than the all season model. I don't need a bag as I'll mount the unit on the dash of my snowmobile for GPS, then take it in the shanty and use the fishfinder. Thanks
Uncle Al, that depends on if you plan to use it in the summer on another boat or kayak. SI or DI won't work sitting still, you must be moving. If you plan to use it on the open water, then it depends on how you fish whether you get a DI or and SI model. Also depends on your wallet. I didn't plan to use it at all on the open water I have other units for my boat already, so I got the basic GPS version and ordered the ice transducer. The ice bundles were all sold out when I ordered mine; that's why I got the open water unit and separate ice 'ducer. If we ever get some good ice I'll finally get a chance to use it in earnest!That is my plan. To use it on the boat and the ice. My boat FF took a sh*t last summer and I sold my F18 vex so I need something, right now I'm shopping.
Thanks skinny, that's good advice. When I'm in my boat I normally split screens between GPS and di. I really like the di option.