PmDavis300 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 i cant decide, marcum vx-1 or humminbird 35? they are only 5 dollars different in price. what would you do and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbad401 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I bought the ICE-35 mainly due to the dual-beam transducer. Other than that they are very similar. I don't think you can go wrong with either though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sptitz Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I REALLY like the display of the Humminbird's, very easy to see even when off to the side a ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PmDavis300 Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 whats that dual beam transducer do? two cone angles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler23 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 go with the 45 ice! digital read out of the depths and many more fetures. theres a reason the 45 sells so fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerchJerker Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I'm more a fan of Marcum's units but I think either of those is a good choice, it really should just come down to which you like better or which you think is better. FYI if the soft pack is important to you it comes with the VX-1P, it does not come with the Ice 35 and runs $40-$50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tye Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Hummingbird ICE-45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernsportman Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 go marcum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro80 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I am a marcum fan but if you have a few xtra bucks go with the ice 45. Easier on the eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigginjim Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Do you have a GPS unit? Do you fish from a boat in the summer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zamboni Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Jeepers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toughguy Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 duel beam means 2 cone angles. It's nice to have a smaller cone angle if you are fishing deeper water or if you are fishing a steep dropoff. Go with the bird. I like Marcums, the 3 and 5 are great, but I would go with the bird when compaing these 2 units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PmDavis300 Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 ok well let me add some details here. i actually got the marcum vx-1 last night, knowing more about marcum i felt more comfortable going with them, then took it out today, and the strain releif on the transducer plug in came loose or something and the cord came out. also, my setup came with a missing part, a rubber cord stop. after that, it appeared as though they didnt take the time to assemble the product properly so i was second guessing my decision to go with them. i exchanged the unit for a humminbird tonight. after going through the manual and seeing everything this unit does, and the way it is built, i am very happy with my purchase so far. i cant wait to try it out on the ice tommorow. ill let you know how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyeking Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Go with Vexilar FL-18..YOu won't be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbad401 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Go with Vexilar FL-18..YOu won't be disappointed. He asked about the ICE-35 or the VX-1. Probably don't have the money for a more expensive unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracker x-2 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I have the vx-1 and it has been working great for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgosioux93 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 fl-12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landscaper Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 let us know how the Humminbird works out.thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott K Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I sure like the displays on the Humminbirds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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