Hanging up the etrac.. need settings for at pro

[Blkcloud]

Due to lower back pain.. I'm going to give a at pro a shot.. I have one I won and have never taken it out of the box.. I mainly dig bullets buttons and coins.. I run the trashy park program on the etrac.. can any of you give me step by step instructions on setting my at pro close to what I'm running now?
Thanks in advance!

 

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[IDXMonster]

This is what you need to do. Pick the ATPro up gently and put it back in the box. Get a ProSwing harness. Attach eTrac to it. Continue hunting.
Sorry bout that...

 

[John-Edmonton]

The most common setting for the AT Pro is to hunt in zero discriminate, with the iron audio set to about 30. Listen and learn the tones. The iron audio can be turned on or off while hunting, depending on your comfort level in areas loaded with iron junk.

Here's a link to some instructional videos on using the AT Pro. Good luck! Garrett AT PRO Video Library

If you like finding rings, the AT Series have done extremely well for me.

 

[Opie]

Blkcloud, I have both detectors and your not really gaining much in lighter unit weight. Performance is performance, their two completely opposite machines and their uses suggest such. The ATPro will work well in the Pro Coin mode to get you started. One thing to remember: you never had to ground balance the ETrac, the ATPro you will. (Ground balance regularly) Depths are similar as is performance both will hit deep, AT Pro is a faster machine and will work best with a faster swing speed. The ATPro to me is the easier relic machine. Best of luck! Stay Gold!
Opie

 

[vferrari]

I never swung an etrac so can't compare to AT pro, but I will say this, having swung an AT pro for about a year, it is not what I would recommend to someone who has a back problem. Great performing detector, but the weight and balance did put stress on my arm and back. I went to a really lightweight machine, but I would not pay over $1000 for a detector just because of the light weight and am not suggesting you do that, just a point of discussion (i.e., I moved away from the AT Pro primarily because of the weight and balance). There are other detectors out there in the same price range as the AT pro that weigh similar, perform similar, but are better balanced to take stress of the back and arm than the AT pro, I am not going to name them in a Garrett thread. If you already have the AT pro and it feels better than the etrac, go for it. If you have not purchased it yet, I highly recommend getting a demo unit and swinging it for a couple of sessions to see if your back indeed feels better than swinging the etrac, but I would be surprised. A swing harness, as suggested, is a good idea if you are really uncomfortable and I would recommend it even for the AT pro. I think even the AT max is a little lighter and better balanced than the AT pro and addresses some of the shortcomings, so that might be a better investment at this point.

 

[1942 merc]

If it is still in the box new sell it .Sell your e-trac and get the new minelab coming out . Light weight is the future . Plus USB internet down loads .Ebay takes a big bite out of your sell so I recommend becoming a member here to sell .

 

[WaterScoop]

I have the Garret AT Pro the 5x8 Coil is very light not as deep but works great. I use it for swimming holes and shallow river swimming/wading so I can maneuver the coil easier between the rocks.

If you are used to a Minelab I would give the Equinox a try. I do believe it’s a superior machine.

HOWEVER if you can afford selling both your current machines you can buy an.
XP DEUS . Nothing is lighter and easier to swing then a Deus. I should say a detector that is very light and works.

Good luck

 

[Carolina Tom]

Waterscoop is correct, the only way to spell worlds lightest detector is DEUS.

After several hours, that poorly balanced ATP will make your arm hurt. I've swung the Deus for 3.5 years, it IS the only way to fly.

JMHO.

Good luck to you sir!

 

[Normsel]

The AT is a good detector compared to others in the price range but the e-trac runs circles around it. I have both and your back pain with go to a pain in the AXX with the AT in comparison to your finds.

 

[MackDog]

Look at a detector buddy it transfers the weight from your arm to the shoulder. I love and use them all the time. Yes and run out and get an equinox THE GREATEST DETECTOR EVER MADE EXCEPT NO ON HAS ACTUALLY USED ONE

 

[HighVDI]

Look at a detector buddy it transfers the weight from your arm to the shoulder. I love and use them all the time. Yes and run out and get an equinox THE GREATEST DETECTOR EVER MADE EXCEPT NO ON HAS ACTUALLY USED ONE

Lol!

 

[smokeythecat]

Unlike vferrari, I did buy a detector due to it's lightweight. The XP Deus, and the fact when my buddy dealer demo'd it for me he pulled a 14k gold wedding ring out of the lawn right in front of me. I thought there was nothing in that lawn. The 1.9 pounds is awesome. I had an AT Pro machine, it is a good machine, but a lot heavier than the Deus. This cat has a lot of arthritis, so weight is a big thing.