Ohio newbie....

[arb12345]

I have never been out on a detecting or relic hunting adventure and my nine yr old son wants to get started and I am hoping that I could get some feedback on a few questions:

1) What would be a couple of good entry level detectors to purchase?
2) Where would I start. I live in Columbus Ohio.

Thanks in advance.

[Danimal]

A great detector to get started with is the Garrett ACE250. You can get them for about $225. shipped.
They are lightweight, powerful, great on batteries and capable of keeping you and your son busy for years to come.

BTW, The ACE250 is NOT a cheap toy and light enough for your 9 yr old to use for hours

[dugupfinds]

I'm a Tesoro man so would have to say:

http://www.tesoro.com/SilverMicroMaxDataSheet.html

Depends on where you plan to go - beach, grass, ploughed fields etc...

See if there's a club nearby, to gain practice experience.

Most detectors would be too heavy for a 9 year old so pick carefully. Problem is the cheaper, lighter ones tend to be more like toys.

see similar link:
http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.p...c,70629.0.html

[Phlash]

Agree with Dugfinds

[Danimal]

Agree with Dugfinds

boy...that was easy!

[pickaway]

goodale park
or for that most parks but dont dig big holes and check you can md there.
due south of cosi off town st, there is a feild good place.
berliner park another good un.
really there are tons of places your yard or family members yards frieds etc.

[cmhphoto]

My 9yr old used a Bounty Hunter Tracker IV and Ace 250. I lived in Columbus until last May. I went thru a lot of homes on the historical area near Bryden Rd. Found a lot of old clad. Also, most of the public school yards I search on the weekends.

Ace 250 has teh Target ID which may keep the kid interested unlike the BH wich is analog. I found stuff with both of them. They seam to work very well on the Columbus soil.

I have never been out on a detecting or relic hunting adventure and my nine yr old son wants to get started and I am hoping that I could get some feedback on a few questions:

1) What would be a couple of good entry level detectors to purchase?
2) Where would I start. I live in Columbus Ohio.

Thanks in advance.

[elistepp]

Born and raised in the Short North. Been to Goodale Park a million times. Live in Marengo Ohio now. Anyway, I own a Bounty Hunter Fast Tracker and just purchased a Garrett Ace 250. I personally think that the 250 would be a great machine for both of you. retty powerful for the money.

Eli

[TonyinCT]

Ace250 ; 212.45 shipped 8)
TonyinCT
www.tcmetaldetectors.com

[Hardy]

I think that all the members have gave you a good answere or two! Welcome aboard!!!!

[allenb]

Welcome!! I live in Columbus as well. I have a White's Prizm IV and it's very light I think. I went to the old blind school (now the heath dept.) with no luck on old coins but found a nice ring. Don't want to hijack the thread, but did you guys have any luck in those large old parks??
Allen

[scotto]

Welcome, and I agree to get the Ace 250 also.