Canopy ?

[darin]

Hi Andrew, Thanks for your post on the top brands of GPS. I read your info. about them and I still have a question about which unit would be right for my use in heavy canopy and rough terrain. I am leaning towards the ifinder.Most of my work is in the forest and deep canyons with alot of canopy. I am also looking at the Garmin 60CS but still think the ifinder will be the best choice. Am I right.Thank you for your help.

DARIN WAGNER eye4gold

 

[Andrew Kalinowski]

I didn't have a chance to play a lot with the 60CS so, I'm not absolutely sure.
My impression is that the latest models from Garmin (including the 60CS) have much improved reception. I still don't think that they match iFinder but, they are much closer than they used to be.

 

[darin]

Thank you Andrew for your reply.What mapping softwear do you suggest for the ifinder?

Thank you,
DARIN WAGNER eye4gold

 

[Andrew Kalinowski]

Only maps from Lowrance MapCreate can be loaded to the iFinder. Their topo maps are OK
MapCreate is limited when it comes to manipulating user data - waypoints, tracks, events and routes.
For that, I use (and sell) TTQV. OziExplorer (my competition) is another option worth checking out.

 

[darin]

Hi Andrew, Can I contact you on buying the softwear?

Thank you
DARIN WAGNER eye4gold

 

[Andrew Kalinowski]

Sure.
My website is www.canadianmaps.ca
My email for map / software sales and info is andrew@canadianmaps.ca
Note that I am not selling Lowrance maps.
Also, before you buy, make sure that you do like the software. There is a free, fully functional, time limited demo avaliable for download from my website. Yup, I'm a bad salesman. I rather don't make a sale than have a customer tell me that "it's not what I wanted / expected".