I have the 32 IF and the 34 non-IF and I wish I would have waited for the 34IF just because it is very stiff once it gets cold. Might just use it in the boat and get a 34IF next fall. Right now it seems like there is no 34IF by itself to be found or at least the places I have looked.
I can find the 34-if by itself on Garmins website and The GPS Store. The downside is it doesnt come with the mounts, specifically the perspective mount that comes with the standard system. It is good to hear from someone with experience ice fishing with the non if version. I live in Wisconsin and it isn’t uncommon for us to be ice fishing in 0 degree weather. Sounds like the standard lvs34 might not work well in this situation. I’d be interested to hear others experince with it.