F-2 came in!

[Shep63]

My F-2 came in today.I had time to go in the backyard and dig up four pennies and some trash.The oldest was a 56D.I'm going out in the morninig and try learn this thing.I had fun even though I didn't know what I was doing.LOL

 

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[MickeyMaguire]

You have me envious. I am sitting in Mid Ohio and it is more uncomfortable than I'd like to even swing a coil at the moment.

 

[Shep63]

It gets cold here too but not for long periods.We had high 20s at night a couple days ago.50s in the day but the wind has been killer.The cold is Jan-mid March.I don't like cold.

 

[JOe L]

Congrats on the F2 .. Enjoy.

 

[smokeythecat]

Since I don't know all the detectors and models I first thought you were talking about a tornado! I got a Tesoro Tiger Shark yesterday.

 

[dieselram94]

You are going to love that machine!

 

[GarretDiggingAz]

Why does nobody detect in the cold? I've been watching a guy on you tube. Keithie6 goes out in -40F. He goes to the playgrounds mind ya, but I'd bet there would be areas to hit. It beats staying at home.

 

[63bkpkr]

Detecting in the cold beats being inside wishing to be out detecting. Detecting in -40 could be life threatening if one is not very careful, even a tiny mistake can lead to frostbite and that is NOT fun! Also, I'd think the batteries would need to be kept right next to the body as at any temperature below what the batteries are supposed to function in they will discharge quickly under load. And being from Michigan, having a snow laden or ice covered branch of any size break off and 'clonk' a person in the head just as you've pinpointed the target could at minimum disturb the outcome of the day..........63bkpkr

 

[ZR2guy]

Didn't know there were machines rated to temps below 0 degrees on the market. I know my X-terra 70 isn't.

 

[GarretDiggingAz]

He's created a wrap that goes around cables and unit. Then puts in hand warmers to keep unit operational. He of course is wrapped up as well. You don't hear teeth chattering as he's detecting. I enjoy watching his videos. Just glad I'm not out in that. I'm going out tomorrow and it'll be 40-50.

 

[Shep63]

What does he dig with?A torch?LOL He is a die hard for sure.

 

[SusanMN]

Why does nobody detect in the cold? I've been watching a guy on you tube. Keithie6 goes out in -40F. He goes to the playgrounds mind ya, but I'd bet there would be areas to hit. It beats staying at home.

In the middle of a Minnesota winter, it's not the cold, it's the snow and frozen ground that stops detecting. Got to detect once though when the plows buried my ice chopper. Put batteries in the Xterra and found that puppy in less than a minute. Then I spent twenty digging it out of the snow.

 

[coketab]

Where do you live having such wonderful weather? I live in N.E. Tx and my hands froze today digging in the wet sand at lake Lewisville.

 

[Normsel]

I haven't been out since Dec 6th, my wife had shoulder surgery and i had to stay in for about 10 days then it was cold and had some snow. the only good day we had i went camping with my grandson. I hope to get out this weekend the weather will be back in the 40's. Was to cold the past few days in the St Louis area.

 

[GarretDiggingAz]

I tell ya what. I went up north to detect some with my son and our new toys. Some snow on the ground and it was around upper 40s low 50s. Ground was hard to dig and hands were cold. Granted I didn't have gloves. My next outing I'm hunting nuggets. I'll take my gloves then.

The guy keithie6 normally finds his items in the surface ice just below the snow.
Check out his YouTube videos. I guess cabin fever applies to people in Alaska. I'd have to get out and do something as well. Lol

 

[Shep63]

I learned that too.Now my gloves are in my equipment bag.Never leave home without them!LOL