View Full Version : Marcum vx-1 pro vs lx-3
jobobranger
11-19-2010, 08:37 PM
J
looking for opinions if it is worth the 100 bucks to go with the lx-3. Jim
hondo
11-19-2010, 08:55 PM
I think it's worth it to get the zoom on the LX-3.
Zoom is a great feature that you'd probably find yourself using in many situations. The LX-3 has zoom, the VX-1P does not have zoom.
Also, I think the LX-3 has more levels of interference rejection than the VX-1P, so if you're around other flashers you're likely to have better results cleaning up the cross-talk on the LX-3.
The LX-3 has a Marcum Rebate right now which brings the price difference to under $100. You can see the rebate details and get the rebate form HERE (http://profishingsupply.com/marcum_rebate.htm). Hope that helps.
shadguts
11-20-2010, 09:42 AM
The vx-1 has zoom also u just can't move it through the water column like the lx-3 if u r chasing crappies go with the lx-3 if u r just bottom fishing vx-1 will work fine. Note the lx-3 has better IR also
hondo
11-20-2010, 11:08 AM
The vx-1 has zoom also u just can't move it through the water column like the lx-3 if u r chasing crappies go with the lx-3 if u r just bottom fishing vx-1 will work fine.
Great point, I should have been calling it adjustable zoom!
jobobranger
11-21-2010, 06:27 PM
Thanks for the input. Went back to Calelas and got the LX-3. With the rebate hard to pass on unit with more features. Thanks again, Jim
thump55
11-22-2010, 07:54 PM
I run the LX-3 and love it. The IR is great.
Just don't do what I did and forget to remove the positive cable over summer. The nice little battery percentage readout will apparently drain it over the course of several months.
jobobranger
12-06-2010, 07:36 PM
I took back the LX3 and got the LX5. The $100 coupon I got from Cabelas made it a easy decision. Jim
dorty1983
12-08-2010, 04:37 PM
Jim did you help a guy out once in the Kenosha Gander Mtn parking lot? Guy had a Ranger and a wheel bearing out. If you did it was me. :howdy:
stumper1300
12-12-2010, 07:29 AM
I run the LX-3 and love it. The IR is great.
Just don't do what I did and forget to remove the positive cable over summer. The nice little battery percentage readout will apparently drain it over the course of several months.
Its a good idea to plug it in over the summer at least once for a week or so and let the battery recieve a little mainanence charge.
This is another plus of the 3 and 5 over the VX1, the charger is WAY better.