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[N.J.THer]

Viddy, You've only owned five machines in 9 months...whats wrong with you. Most of us are usually up to 10 to 12 by the 9 month mark. I guess it takes all kinds...

NJ

 

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[Graddick]

This poll should have a "Don't Care" option. I'm a brand agnostic when it comes to nearly any purchase. When it came time to upgrade from my Tesoro Compadre, I sat down and listed the qualities of my ideal detector: DD-coil, rechargeable battery pack, <$600, etc. No machine fulfilled all of the requirements so I went with the best option available.

 

[U.K. Brian]

Brand loyalty is one way to guarantee your not doing as well as you could. Most brands have one or two excellent machines and a few they should not have bothered with. The "Graddick" test is the way people should go. Decide what you need then try all brand models that come nearest to your requirements.

 

[N.J.THer]

U.K Brian...I don't think you have enough machines either...lol. I do agree with you though. I have one brand I like for my land hunting and another for my water hunting.

HH

NJ

 

[litlewolf2]

Any updates?

 

[Frankn]

I started with a Whites in the 70s and have owned many brands. I am now using a 13 year old XLT by Whites as my general purpose detector. On the beach, I use a Whites surfmaster PI, also 13 years old. For cache hunting, I use a second hand Hays 2 Box. All of these detectors are very competitive today. They each do the job they were designed to do and none have been repaired. The thing is, the longer you use a detector, the better you get with it. Frank...

 

[CincinnatiKid]

My favorite is the machine that gives best results. Each diggin' outing is different, as are machines. Each apply. I am a relative "newbie". I started metal detecting twice. First in the early 90s. In 2009, I returned full force. Since 2009, I've used Tesoro, Garrett and Fischer. (Recently a Fisher F-70). All have exceeded expectations!
I want a Minelab, I think? Probably a 3030? Cost is an issue, but after 2yrs, I still hear/view problems w the 3030 being submersed.
Great thread litlwolf2!
Peace

 

[litlewolf2]

Updates?

 

[CincinnatiKid]

Since last post, I did indeed get a Minelab. An ETRac.
It's by far my favorite detector. The information offered opposed to my other machines is outstanding.
But, it's slowed my sweep speed dramatically and can get heavy.
So here goes;
1. Overall favorite - ETRac
2. Speed + Depth - F70
3. Rain/Water - ATPro
Peace ✌

 

[MrMikeJackie]

My problem is I get bored after a while and "need" something new. For now I'm happy with Minelab products, however a Teknetics T2, Deus, and a Nokta FORS CoRe have been calling

 

[litlewolf2]

Anything new?