Sir Gala Clad
Bronze Member
The comfort zone is where we are most effective as a detectorist.
It differs with every treasure hunter dependent upon skill, physical condition, type of equipment used, the targets we are searching for and equipment used.
This zone is dynamic in that it widens as our knowledge grows and contracts as we get older as we no longer do all the things which we took for granted when younger.
I suspect, that many beginners are bitterly disappointed as a result of unrealistic expectations.
Especially when they visualize all those beautiful rings, chains, pendants, and coins drooped on top of a search coil for dramatic effect.
Not realizing that this is the end result of years of experience, dedication that borders on obsession and financial hardships.
Only to discover that their findings are mostly pull tabs (differentiated by color, shape and size). bottle caps - corona rules where I hunt
lead sinkers (usually the most valuable find of the day), aluminum cans - most have a bounty of five cents when returned.
and a meager amount of coins - which will not even pay for the energy bars and water, with the largest denomination that is usually found in the US being a quarter and a clad one at that.
I don't know about you, but I just don't hear that exciting music while detecting through my headphones, nor do I have visions of
pirate loot and great sea and land battles.
For me it's more of a zoning out, where I no longer bombarded by the news media, and the need to escape from the senseless TV
shows that are supposed to be entertaining.
To be honest, I have always considered the beach to be a grueling non forgiving environment which I endure so that I can swim,
dive, surf and detect. I have never enjoyed laying on a towel, sizzelling like a slice of bacon under the hot noon day sun.
From the above, you may realize that I tend to be a solitary hunter, preferring early morning before the masses arrive and late evening when it is cool. I also tend to be very realistic to the point of being cynical.
Hopefully you have discovered your comfort zone before starting om your treasure quest and will share this hard earned knowledge!
It differs with every treasure hunter dependent upon skill, physical condition, type of equipment used, the targets we are searching for and equipment used.
This zone is dynamic in that it widens as our knowledge grows and contracts as we get older as we no longer do all the things which we took for granted when younger.
I suspect, that many beginners are bitterly disappointed as a result of unrealistic expectations.
Especially when they visualize all those beautiful rings, chains, pendants, and coins drooped on top of a search coil for dramatic effect.
Not realizing that this is the end result of years of experience, dedication that borders on obsession and financial hardships.
Only to discover that their findings are mostly pull tabs (differentiated by color, shape and size). bottle caps - corona rules where I hunt
lead sinkers (usually the most valuable find of the day), aluminum cans - most have a bounty of five cents when returned.
and a meager amount of coins - which will not even pay for the energy bars and water, with the largest denomination that is usually found in the US being a quarter and a clad one at that.
I don't know about you, but I just don't hear that exciting music while detecting through my headphones, nor do I have visions of
pirate loot and great sea and land battles.
For me it's more of a zoning out, where I no longer bombarded by the news media, and the need to escape from the senseless TV
shows that are supposed to be entertaining.
To be honest, I have always considered the beach to be a grueling non forgiving environment which I endure so that I can swim,
dive, surf and detect. I have never enjoyed laying on a towel, sizzelling like a slice of bacon under the hot noon day sun.
From the above, you may realize that I tend to be a solitary hunter, preferring early morning before the masses arrive and late evening when it is cool. I also tend to be very realistic to the point of being cynical.
Hopefully you have discovered your comfort zone before starting om your treasure quest and will share this hard earned knowledge!
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