Thread: Reporting Equipment Stuff....

I am glad to see everyone reporting the good, the bad and the ugly about these units, etc.

I am not partial to any brand. I just want the stuff to work as advertised. These folks ain't our friends. They just want our money.

They gonna earn my money.

Originally Posted by Cane Pole

I am glad to see everyone reporting the good, the bad and the ugly about these units, etc.

I am not partial to any brand. I just want the stuff to work as advertised. These folks ain't our friends. They just want our money.

They gonna earn my money.

I think we all benefit from the input we get on these units...I know I do..

And speaking of that, I pulled up the Vexilar website this morning..Do you think the HB & Lowrance flasher screens will be as good as the Vexilar flashers?

Originally Posted by DonG

I think we all benefit from the input we get on these units...I know I do..

And speaking of that, I pulled up the Vexilar website this morning..Do you think the HB & Lowrance flasher screens will be as good as the Vexilar flashers?

I am not for sure DonG. I have my doubts. These graphic units are ok at slow speeds, but really not designed for high speed displays (or shallow water). It takes processor time (real time) to paint a picture on the screen of the imitation flasher and update that picture. Whereas, the Vexilar is a dedicated real time flasher. That is it's sole purpose in life.

Besides, flashers are cool.

Originally Posted by Cane Pole

I am not for sure DonG. I have my doubts. These graphic units are ok at slow speeds, but really not designed for high speed displays (or shallow water). It takes processor time (real time) to paint a picture on the screen of the imitation flasher and update that picture. Whereas, the Vexilar is a dedicated real time flasher. That is it's sole purpose in life.

Besides, flashers are cool.

I think they are cool too..Now to convince Doris that it is an accessory for the 777c2...My Teleflex flasher that came with my boat is not working....Now is the time..

Originally Posted by DonG

I think they are cool too..Now to convince Doris that it is an accessory for the 777c2...My Teleflex flasher that came with my boat is not working....Now is the time..

Promise her something, like pressure wash the drive.

From an ice fishing perspective I have nothing but good to say about Vexilar. My first one was an FL-8 that I picked up used for 90.00. Sold it 8 years later on ebay for 234.00
It was replaced by the FL-18 and finally I ended up with the FL-20. I was equally thrilled with everyone of em. All of them never let me down and I would not even consider going out on the ice without the vex. Other manufacturers may make something just as good but I do not really think it could be better.