I just discovered this unit. It looks like the best value in electronics for the small waters I fish. I'm just looking for opinions from anyone that owns them or knows what theyre talking about (Wayne P.!!!!).

No one has one. Dealers do not get them until next month.

Do they have the CHIRP technology?

 

If not, what do you guys think of its technology?

 

Too many big words used in the product description for me to understand what technology is being used.

Do they have the CHIRP technology?

 

If not, what do you guys think of its technology?

 

Too many big words used in the product description for me to understand what technology is being used.

No it does not CHIRP or Tweet.

 

Do a web search for CHRIP to see what that is all about.

It's the latest "buzz" word in freshwater sonar units.

From what I have seen posted on some sites, the new GEN 3 Lowrances will have CHIRP built-in.

Im quite interested in the Helix...they should hit stores next month

The hd di/si unti should be about 500 bucks maybe a hair less.

Once i get to see one in person ill make up my mind on eithet 2 helix units or a 899 series

 I just placed a pre-order on the Si/GPS combo .. Megastink I think this will be a nice addition for small waters/ponds especially for the SI   ...

I just placed a pre-order on the Si/GPS combo .. Megastink I think this will be a nice addition for small waters/ponds especially for the SI ...

Exactly what I was thinking. I have a 798 hd si unit, and o think the helix is a great addition.

They should be hitting shelves soon...i really wanna see one before i buy one lol

One on-line dealer got some DI/GPS models and just had one left earlier today.

They will be taking care of their pre-orders first.

I am going to look into this unit as well after a lengthy post about mounting one on a kayak and was informed from our resident electronics guru that this unit was coming out this year or early next  

Saw a dealer announcement today that they have the SI/GPS version in stock now.

$456.00

My unit is shipping to me today ,Should have it by the end of the week ....

Tempting to pull the trigger on two of these.  I think I will wait and hear some user reviews first...

The screens not giant but they are packed with features and priced right .....

Anybody know who's selling the SI unit? TW only has the DI/GPS unit.

Anybody know who's selling the SI unit? TW only has the DI/GPS unit.

Yes, PM sent 

Perfect. Thanks

Apparently they are not linkable?

Apparently they are not linkable?

That is correct. Neither are the PMax, 300, 500, and 600 series.

Guys received my Helix 5 SI/GPS today , Very good looking unit and the display is bigger than I thought ,,Heres a few pics  Carl

/i put my sunglasses on the box to give you a little bit of scale ....

Guys received my Helix 5 SI/GPS today , Very good looking unit and the display is bigger than I thought ,,Heres a few pics Carl IMG_0417-2.JPG IMG_0418-2.JPG IMG_0419.JPG

Very nice! Let us know your thoughts after you play with it a little.

OK I powered it up and it's much more straight forward than my lowrance elite 4x dsi was, cycled thru all the diff screens all seem to be working  . I'm using this on my sea eagle 285 pro and this is perfect for it ,I also think it'll be a big hit with the kayakers , I can't get over all the things it does SI/DI Sonar GPS Dual Beam ......Any questions feel free to ask ....

OK I powered it up and it's much more straight forward than my lowrance elite 4x dsi was, cycled thru all the diff screens all seem to be working  . I'm using this on my sea eagle 285 pro and this is perfect for it ,I also think it'll be a big hit with the kayakers , I can't get over all the things it does SI/DI Sonar GPS Dual Beam ......Any questions feel free to ask ....

The unit is a little better than you may realize.

There is a setting in the Sonar menu tab that turns off the left side digital readouts in the full screen SI view that gives you the whole screen width for Side Imaging. SI Readouts is the menu choice.