Anybody got any info on the new Marcum?

[ASATMillerbluegill]

I am quite interested in the Marcum LX5, but I decided to shoot Marcum an email about any possibilitly that they might be having some new Flasher models or upgrades this year, since they have had the LX5 out for some years now. Here is their reply. Does Anybody know any more?

Hi Don,
Thanks for the email.  The LX5 as it is now is the most advanced flasher available.  2500 watts, 3/4" target seperation, fully adjustable zoom, and dual beam transducer are just some of the features that set it apart.
We do not have any plans to improve the LX5, we have already made it as good as it can be.
We will have a new sonar available next season that will offer features found in both flashers and Showdown sonars.  I do not have any more information about it than that, stay tuned for more info.
Thanks, and have a great day. All I know is that it will be available for next ice season, so look for it December 2011
thanks

[mealworm]

sooo it sounds like the lx-5 is going to get even better.....swweeeet

[craigthor]

Would be interesting to see what they come up with. I know I love my Vex but if Marcum comes up with a super cool toy I had better start saving now.

[Zoo Angler]

My guess is that they are working on a color screen showdown.

[capedeer/fish]

Figures...just got my lx-5! But i did get it for pretty cheap...349$ shipped , so I can't complain!

[Zoo Angler]

Figures...just got my lx-5! But i did get it for pretty cheap...349$ shipped , so I can't complain!

I doubt it will be better than the lx5 since its an lcd screen(at least thats what I think it is). There is a delay between your movment and the movement on the screen. Not a big deal but the showdown needs alot of work to out do the lx5. Just my .02