Lowrance DSI vs HDI

[Overkiller]

Shopping for a gps/ deptfinder for the boat. I want something simple and the Mark series from Lowrance looks like a bargain. I can't for the life of me figure out the difference between DSI (down scan imaging) and HDI (hybrid dual imaging). The price difference is negligible so i just want to know which one gives a more useful picture of the bottom terrain to pick out underwater structure in relatively shallow water.

Thanks a bunch

Travis

[Robalo]

I have an Elite 7 HDI. I think the HDI is like an x-ray type image whereas the DSI is the regular image-I use the regular image-the HDI is like monochrome orange and black-sorta erases away the BS. Personally, I think it is just a technical sales pitch for a different screen image.

Your timing is good-the 2013 models are in close-out, so look around and you'll save maybe $200+.

[JT]

I thought you used the end of a rod tip like me to scout the bottom of west bay robalo

[plugger]

HAR ! Cajun depth finder .

[H.Maier]

I thought you used the end of a rod tip like me to scout the bottom of west bay robalo

Lol.

[Overkiller]

thanks for the advice. i ended up getting the last elite 4 on sale at bass pro shop. the hdi did look gimmicky and not worth any extra. pleased with my purchase i think it'll do everything i need.

[Robalo]

I thought you used the end of a rod tip like me to scout the bottom of west bay robalo

Naw, I use a split bamboo pole-when it vibrates good, you be on shell. I understand from Aqua pimp you just use your lower unit and prop to find reefs!!

[SCHU]

Pvc pipe works good, too.