dheitzner Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 i am torn. i think that on boxing day i may buy either a vexilar FL-8 or a Lowrance x67c ice machine. i realise some of the pros and cons of these 2 units but i was hoping that OFNers could share their views on them. anyone out there own either of these machines? likes/dislikes? pros/cons? thanks alot, darcy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishdawg Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 I own both models Darcy & am very happy with both x67c - is more versatile- has both graph & flasher options, they also make a GPS option model too - the flasher also has the bottom zoom feature which the fl-8 dosent - also can be used on the boat - i use mine on my bow mount - slight downside is that it can slow a little in extreme cold fl-8 easy/simple to use & wont "slow down" on you whatever your choice, they are both fine units Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Neither, I'll stick to my X 135 now, will never look back. I had a Vex FL-18. Sold it after trying this setup. No need for "Vex eyes" for me. It's got an alarm if I tend to wander off. The side bar has real time plus if I turn away for a monment, I still have about a 20 second history screen to show. I can zoom in to a specific depth, split screen and most importantly, EASY TO DECIFER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dheitzner Posted December 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 that is a pretty cool setup ron! very innovative. thanks for the input guys darcy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 I can't comment on the vex but I do own the x67c and love it. Works well in both modes and the flasher is great on the hard water. I use it year round by converting it and attaching it to my bowmount. So you know my chouce would be the Lowrance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 well I just bought a x67c ice machine I have not used it yet on sale at lebarons...372.00 or something like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dondorfish Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Well - I am in the same boat as Terry. I purchased one a couple of months ago and can't wait to get out on the ice and try it out! Looks pretty good Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duber Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 For me the lcd unit can't compare for ice fishing.I have a vex fl8-se and a lowrance with the flasher option.I find the slight delay in the lcd unit annoying.Also my vex will run in -20C temps trouble free for 4 full days of fishing on just its little battery , the lowrance runs for half that on the same battery.One thing the lowrance has over the vex is it is quieter but my Lowrance stays in the garage when the water is hard. Either is a lot better than fishing blind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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