Detectors for kids?
- Thread starter toe2short
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Tesoro Compadre - A QUALITY turn-on-and-go machine. Tough as nails and light weight!
Ronzie
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Tesoro Outlaw w/Garrett pinpointer
past machines - Minelab Explorer SE Pro/ Garrett GTI 2500 /Garrett GTAx1000
I second the Tesoro Compadre.
He's already to old for an Ace.
He's already to old for an Ace.
roaddust66
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No doubt about it ! Tesoro Compadre
christo000
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My 4 year old loves to go out with me & thinks the deus xp is his cuz it can be adjusted to his size lol. I agree though the compadre would be nice easy to use & good all around machine
Compadre is fine as long as you don't run into any emi. Since it doesn't have any sensitivity adjustment, the detector can be all but worthless in some areas. One of the worst detector purchases I've made.
Brand loyals will recommend it regardless!
Brand loyals will recommend it regardless!
christo000
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I dont have one myself just heard decent about it easy to use for a first I think id recomend that & probly the Fisher f2
RustyGold
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XP Deus I & II
Xterra Pro
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My grandson pulled a Mercury dime out of my backyard in 5 minutes using a cheap Bounty Hunter. The small kid's unit you find at Radio Shack or Walmart! The BH are coin finders!
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Hard to beat an F2 for the money. Easily worth the extra $40 or so bucks over the Compadre.
Red Snapper
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- Jul 9, 2013
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Bounty Hunter Platinum
Fisher pinpointer
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I love my BH! Very easy to use and learn! Also fast recovery.
TNGUNS
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- All Treasure Hunting
fella,
ever looked at some of the detectors those that recommended the Compadre have. If you think there is a better detector recommend it. Even state that you didn't like the compadre you had, but no need to say it is recommended just because someone is brand loyal. Simply put, it is being condescending to other members who are simply giving their honest opinion. Just my 2 cents.
Oh , thought I would edit and agree with the F2
ever looked at some of the detectors those that recommended the Compadre have. If you think there is a better detector recommend it. Even state that you didn't like the compadre you had, but no need to say it is recommended just because someone is brand loyal. Simply put, it is being condescending to other members who are simply giving their honest opinion. Just my 2 cents.
Oh , thought I would edit and agree with the F2
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Didn't say it was recommended only by brand loyals, just that brand loyals WOULD recommend it. Interpret it the way you want. My statements stands.
Nice save on the edit though!
TNGUNS
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- All Treasure Hunting
Ha ......... Thanks for the PM. You were right. LMAO
TNGUNS
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- All Treasure Hunting
toe2short,
Do you have a budget in mind on it? I have talked to several friends who use the Cibola and say it is super simple and will hunt with some of the high end detectors in trash and gets great depth. I have been thinking about one as a back-up/loaner but a good bit more expensive than the others mentioned at $361 and change.
Do you have a budget in mind on it? I have talked to several friends who use the Cibola and say it is super simple and will hunt with some of the high end detectors in trash and gets great depth. I have been thinking about one as a back-up/loaner but a good bit more expensive than the others mentioned at $361 and change.
rainyday101
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Fella, you are the only I have ever heard having EMI issues with the Compadre. If it didn't work for you I understand that. As far as simple and effective go in book though I would say Compadre. Never used a F2 but if you read the forums they are well liked and effective also.
toe2short
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Thank you all, I happened to see the Bounty Hunter Jr. I paid$ 48 a little more then christo000. I have two more nephews, I know they will want one to. By the time I get all the accessory that they will need, I might have to come out of retirement. Thanks fellas.
Jim
TNGUNS
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- All Treasure Hunting
toe2short,
U da man. Wonderful thing to do for them.
U da man. Wonderful thing to do for them.
christo000
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- Xp Deus,m-6 pinpointer, technetics t2ltd (had, whites v3i,minelab xterra 705,atpro,prism 4,sunray probe minlabe profind,garret propointer, f75ltd and many more)
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- All Treasure Hunting
Hey just curious what does that mean a little more then me, I saw it but didn't understand it
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