Was using my hds 8 gen 1 off of my boat and a helix 5 before that. I traded my helix 5 for a lowrance hds 5 gen 2 and it is the best ice unit i have used so far with my humminbird ice 45 coming in 2nd. I like the hds unit because of the gps mapping and the history that you see on the screen.
The bird ice 45 has been bullet proof since the first month they were released for sale. Never had a problem with it. It marks the smallest barrel swivel without a problem and makes ice fishing a fun experience. It is now my back up unit to the hds 5 gen 2.
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