HobbyHuntress
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- Jun 3, 2016
- 158
- 275
- Detector(s) used
- None yet!
- Primary Interest:
- Prospecting
Working my way through this subforum, but I still wanted to start a thread as this is definitely a new territory for me. So I may have questions later on about some of things I'm finding in the older threads.
I'd like to start metal detecting for gold and whatnot and I know you get what you pay for...I just don't want to spend a ton at the moment on a detector.
What's a good starter one that can be modified at a later date? I'd like a digital display that's not ridiculously complicated. I need instant gratification. Obviously, I will not have that while detecting, I want instant gratification with the setup and ease of use.
Also, a light-ish one would be ideal. I have 4 pinched nerves thanks to years as a gymnast, poor office chairs, boxing, and slinging wood around (had my own custom furniture and restoration shop for a bit until my nerves made me shut it down). There are days that I live in total pain and testing every section of my property and panning out crap loads of Georgia clay is meant for those that can bend their head down for more than a few minutes at a time. I love panning, but I need to cut down on wasted time b/c I need a refill on my pain meds and a new pain management dr now.
One that can go underwater would be great.
My son had a little flimsy one from Toys R Us when he was about 6 or 7 so I know what I DO NOT want! LOL That thing went into the trash a few years ago. It was only $20 though. I'm looking to spend quite a bit more.
My husband showed me the Garrett GTI 2500 and the Garrett AT Gold. I don't really want to spend over $1000, but if it pays for itself... but $1000 for your first detector?? I dunno... there are so many out there. Not sure what would be a good fit.
I'd like to start metal detecting for gold and whatnot and I know you get what you pay for...I just don't want to spend a ton at the moment on a detector.
What's a good starter one that can be modified at a later date? I'd like a digital display that's not ridiculously complicated. I need instant gratification. Obviously, I will not have that while detecting, I want instant gratification with the setup and ease of use.
Also, a light-ish one would be ideal. I have 4 pinched nerves thanks to years as a gymnast, poor office chairs, boxing, and slinging wood around (had my own custom furniture and restoration shop for a bit until my nerves made me shut it down). There are days that I live in total pain and testing every section of my property and panning out crap loads of Georgia clay is meant for those that can bend their head down for more than a few minutes at a time. I love panning, but I need to cut down on wasted time b/c I need a refill on my pain meds and a new pain management dr now.
One that can go underwater would be great.
My son had a little flimsy one from Toys R Us when he was about 6 or 7 so I know what I DO NOT want! LOL That thing went into the trash a few years ago. It was only $20 though. I'm looking to spend quite a bit more.
My husband showed me the Garrett GTI 2500 and the Garrett AT Gold. I don't really want to spend over $1000, but if it pays for itself... but $1000 for your first detector?? I dunno... there are so many out there. Not sure what would be a good fit.
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