Author Topic: Vexilar Double Vision (Read 11162 times)

Dana · « **on:** Nov 15, 2010, 05:38 PM »

For those of you who have to have the newest and greatest...

Gander will be introducing a new Vexilar combination camera/flasher called the "Double Vision" sometime around the end of this month. The camera is the same as the new Vexilar FS1000, the unique aspect of this product is the package that holds both a flasher and a camera and runs them off the same battery. The MAP retail is $569 for the camera when you add your own flasher head and $899 for the camera FL20 TriBeam combination . They approached Vexilar with the product concept and in return Vexilar has agreed to a one year exclusive.

Granted I would like everyone to wait the year until I can sell you one

, but for those of you who are looking for the biggest and best, this is it! Should be on Gander shelves this month...

icejunky · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 15, 2010, 06:28 PM »

Interesting, I cant wait to see what this thing looks like, thanx for the heads up

dkfry · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 16, 2010, 08:28 AM »

They better up the amp hour rating of the battery if they want to run both units on one battery. I'd say getting a full days use out of the camera and flasher on a 9ah battery is iffy at best. I'm interested to see the case they come up with to hold/house the flasher and cam.

DoubleBurg · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 16, 2010, 10:05 PM »

Anybody have a picture of this? Kind of curious what it looks like but can't find one.

shootnmiss09 · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 21, 2010, 06:22 PM »

any updates on this? kind of curious!

eyedoktr · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 21, 2010, 06:27 PM »

The double vision units are not available yet. I hope to have one by the end of the week but not sure if they are shipping them yet. When I get one, I will post pictures and details. I am planning on getting one without the flasher and adding my new FL-22.

Bennettc · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 21, 2010, 06:51 PM »

I couldn't afford one this year anyway. Maybe I can buy one from you next year!

torgesom · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 21, 2010, 08:15 PM »

Gander has a picture on the second to the last page of their black friday add--899 bucks--ouch!

shootnmiss09 · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 21, 2010, 08:18 PM »

ya i just seen the gander add too! eyedoktor, you know what this unit costs without the flasher, like what you want to get?

DoubleBurg · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 23, 2010, 01:27 AM »

How am I missing this in the ad? I looked online for it but can't seem to find a picture of it.

DoubleBurg · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 23, 2010, 01:59 AM »

Ok I just spend way to long looking through the same black friday ad. Somebody want to help me out a little bit. Kind of want to purchase one of these and would like to see one. Thanks!

icejunky · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 23, 2010, 07:04 AM »

I just went through 3 sites that have lists and pics of Ganders black firday add, none had the Vexilar double vision.. any pics?

Bennettc · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 23, 2010, 07:39 AM »

http://gandermountain.shoplocal.com/gandermountain/Default.aspx?action=browsepagedetail&storeid=2400967&rapid=1030440&pagenumber=19&listingid=-2085375965

DoubleBurg · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 23, 2010, 07:45 AM »

Awesome Awesome Awesome Thanks for the help!

craigthor · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 23, 2010, 09:07 AM »

Now that is sweet! I may have to buy the base to use with my FL22 Head, but probably won't be till next year though.

Bennettc · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 23, 2010, 09:09 AM »

I wonder if you can buy the stand and ad the camera/vex that you already own.

icejunky · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 23, 2010, 09:12 AM »

icejunky · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 23, 2010, 09:13 AM »

Cool and all, but I think I would rather have two separate units. I dont always drag my camera around with me as much as the vex, and if Im with a buddy and not using one, i give them the other

craigthor · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 23, 2010, 09:14 AM »

Quote from: Bennettc on Nov 23, 2010, 09:09 AM

I wonder if you can buy the stand and ad the camera/vex that you already own.

I believe you can cost is something like $569.99 is what I heard. Not sure when they will be available.

Craig

eyestroker · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 23, 2010, 11:02 AM »

Just a couple of observations.

1. Why would vexilar put it in a red case.

2. Is that a swing arm for the transducer?

icejunky · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 23, 2010, 11:06 AM »

Quote

Why would vexilar put it in a red case.

Vexilar moved to red cases 2 seasons ago, I think they wanted to match up with the Vexilar suits with the red/black color. You Marcum dudes always looking for something..lol

littlesturgeonguy · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 23, 2010, 12:17 PM »

Great idea...This way if it goes to hell you won't have a flasher or a camera to use.

Thought someone might as well stir the pot.

DoubleBurg · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 23, 2010, 03:54 PM »

Quote from: icejunky on Nov 23, 2010, 09:13 AM

Cool and all, but I think I would rather have two separate units. I dont always drag my camera around with me as much as the vex, and if Im with a buddy and not using one, i give them the other

That's kind of what i'm thinking now that I've seen it. I don't know that you always need that camera. And having this as your solo unit would add more weight for somthing that your just going to look at.

eyedoktr · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 23, 2010, 04:24 PM »

Quote from: DoubleBurg on Nov 23, 2010, 03:54 PM

That's kind of what i'm thinking now that I've seen it. I don't know that you always need that camera. And having this as your solo unit would add more weight for somthing that your just going to look at.

If I decide not to use the camera, I'll just put the FL22 back in it's propack and off I go.

littlesturgeonguy · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 23, 2010, 04:42 PM »

Quote from: DoubleBurg on Nov 23, 2010, 03:54 PM

That's kind of what i'm thinking now that I've seen it. I don't know that you always need that camera. And having this as your solo unit would add more weight for somthing that your just going to look at.

Not to mention sharing a battery.

DasRottweiler · « **Reply #25 on:** Nov 23, 2010, 04:51 PM »

Quote from: littlesturgeonguy on Nov 23, 2010, 04:42 PM

Not to mention sharing a battery.

Yup, how many amps does it take to run both all day and night? Maybe they are using 2 batteries? Must be heavy if that is the situation. Even running off a single battery-how much more does it weigh. Definately for the "shack" guys , not the hole hopping -ice trolling crew.

dkfry · « **Reply #26 on:** Nov 23, 2010, 05:18 PM »

It looks like a nice fairly compact package unlike NV power tower. I usually just leave my camera at home due to it taking up space in my sled. I may actually use a camera with a setup like this but I don't plan on spending $500 on a camera. The battery would have to be larger than 9 ah.

jimmygunns · « **Reply #27 on:** Nov 23, 2010, 06:53 PM »

Seems like 10lbs of you know what in a 5lb bag. I'm with the rest of you, keep them split up. I don't think this will be a big seller. Now, to make a camera w/ a change of view to a LCD flasher.....hmmmm? Duecer built into the camera? Hmmmm, see if this idea gets ripped off! I want my cut, Vex!!!

jimmygunns · « **Reply #28 on:** Nov 23, 2010, 06:55 PM »

Also it seems like a "Hey, look at me!" type of gear.

DoubleBurg · « **Reply #29 on:** Nov 23, 2010, 08:30 PM »

I originally heard about this and I thought I finally found what I wanted to purchase this year but now I'm thinking differently. I do like the idea of buying it without the head unit and then putting your head unit on it when you know your just going to be sitting all day (assuming the swap out wouldn't be to big of a unconvenience). But for a guy like me who is looking for that first flasher def not the unit for me. Back to spending every waking minute trying to decide what I want to spend money on

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