DI or SI

[HammsRMK]

Hey guys I'm relatively new to the SI and DI. Looking at getting a new helix 7. I like the idea of being able to use it summer and winter. What do you guys prefer and why either the SI or DI. I have never used a graph with either option. I have talked with the humminbird reps and I can get the unit with both SI and DI and still be able to ice fish but its $699 for the unit another $100 for Ice transducer. Its not a money issue I will spend the money just don't know if its worth it to buy the unit that does both.

Thanks in advance!

 

[huntinforfish]

I like having both, but I don't use my lowrance for ice fishing.

 

[AaronJ]

Both, definately both. I run Helix 9's. The side imaging is amazing. I never knew how useful it could be if utilized properly. Down imaging stacked with the old style 2d sonar is a great tool that "teaches" each day out.

 

[Captainbrad]

I use si in my catboat exclusively. If you are looking for an all around unit to be used all year long, I would get si. It is a teaching tool for sure on structure and once you get used to it a fishing finding tool as well.