Sapper724
Sr. Member
- May 28, 2013
- 425
- 184
- Detector(s) used
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Garrett AT PRO (Current)
Minelab Etrac (Current)
Garrett Pro Pointer
Sampson 31" Digger
Fisher F2 (RIP)
- Primary Interest:
- Metal Detecting
Hi Everyone,
Well, I finally did it. I found a nice gently used Etrac off Ebay, and was joking with my wife about getting one. Then she said, well if you want, I'll pay for half and that can be your Christmas present. I hurried up and bid before she changed her mind, and it should be here next week. I have used an AT Pro all year, and have become pretty good with it, but I just felt like I'd like to try a Minelab, since I actually enjoyed learning the AT Pro this year, so I thought it'd be fun to learn another one for next year. Plus, it'd be nice to have my wife be able to use a detector while I'm out also.
I know it's gonna take time swinging it to really learn it, but I did have a few general questions about it, since it really sounds like it's going to be a whole new ballgame, and yes, I ordered the book by Andy Sabisch also today. First, are there any Youtube Videos that helped any of you more than others? I've been searching, but don't really know where to start. Just looking for some videos that show some beginner techniques on the detector. Second, do you have any advice besides reading the book? Like I said, I know time swinging the detector is going to trump just about everything else, as it did with my AT Pro.
I know some questions can be annoying or "getting old", but like most people, I'm just pumped about getting a new toy in the mail. I really do love this hobby, and love learning more about it. I'll be keeping my AT Pro also, as that's been a great detector for me so far. Thank you all for any help or advice, I look forward to meeting some new people here in the Minelab section!
-Ron
Well, I finally did it. I found a nice gently used Etrac off Ebay, and was joking with my wife about getting one. Then she said, well if you want, I'll pay for half and that can be your Christmas present. I hurried up and bid before she changed her mind, and it should be here next week. I have used an AT Pro all year, and have become pretty good with it, but I just felt like I'd like to try a Minelab, since I actually enjoyed learning the AT Pro this year, so I thought it'd be fun to learn another one for next year. Plus, it'd be nice to have my wife be able to use a detector while I'm out also.
I know it's gonna take time swinging it to really learn it, but I did have a few general questions about it, since it really sounds like it's going to be a whole new ballgame, and yes, I ordered the book by Andy Sabisch also today. First, are there any Youtube Videos that helped any of you more than others? I've been searching, but don't really know where to start. Just looking for some videos that show some beginner techniques on the detector. Second, do you have any advice besides reading the book? Like I said, I know time swinging the detector is going to trump just about everything else, as it did with my AT Pro.
I know some questions can be annoying or "getting old", but like most people, I'm just pumped about getting a new toy in the mail. I really do love this hobby, and love learning more about it. I'll be keeping my AT Pro also, as that's been a great detector for me so far. Thank you all for any help or advice, I look forward to meeting some new people here in the Minelab section!
-Ron