Give advice if you please

[Lahoop]

I am preparing to by a detector. so please I need your help specially the professional hunters Who have long experience with detector.
my desire is
the first one is

http://www.okmmetaldetectors.com/products/earthimager/exp5000.php
the second
http://www.metaldetectors.de/uk/products.htm
deepmax x6
I appreciate your help

 

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[TORRERO]

I personally would be very leary of this type of machine...
looks very expensive and not only is it a lot to carry
I think you need a backhoe with you to get what you find...

Also consider how many people are going to allow you to dig like that
on their property ?

I have a hard time finding small gold rings....
do you really want to invest tons of money into something that you might use once
or twice then not at all because no on alowes you on their land with your backhoe ?

 

[vayank54]

I agree I wouldn't bother with either of them.
I would look at a Whites or Tesoro. There are a lot of other good machines out there too.
By the way I've been detecting for a little over 40 years so I have a few years of experience.

 

[Iron Patch]

I agree I wouldn't bother with either of them.
I would look at a Whites or Tesoro. There are a lot of other good machines out there too.
By the way I've been detecting for a little over 40 years so I have a few years of experience.

So what's 40 in dog diggin years?

 

[steve from ohio]

That detector is used to find larger targets such as pipes, large metal objects, graves and such.

Unless you are a plumber or a grave robber, I would recommend getting a standard metal detector.

I am guessing that this detector you pointed out is very, very pricey as the technology is valid but not meant for metal detecting as we here on this site know it.

I have read up on those machines and they are not good for coins and relics that most hunt for. And with prices between 24K US and 57K US......you would have to find a lot of big finds to pay for it.

 

[Spirit]

I once had a tesoro eldorado and I loved it great entry level machine. Also if you are thinking of going for bigger targets, maybe try a GTI2500 by garrett. It can convert to a 2 box unit, but also has the smaller coils. Had pretty good target Id, and you can use multiple coils with it in addition to a 2 box when you want it.

 

[vayank54]

I agree I wouldn't bother with either of them.
I would look at a Whites or Tesoro. There are a lot of other good machines out there too.
By the way I've been detecting for a little over 40 years so I have a few years of experience.

So what's 40 in dog diggin years?

Older than dirt

 

[Wildcat]

I didn't see Lahoop say what he was going to be using the detector for. Gold? Coins?, general searching or deep artifacts / caches?
I would suggest that the 2 machines he has mentioned may suit Archeologists rather than hobbyists. Have you checked the prices Lahoop?
The Cat

 

[Frankn]

What is your question. What do we think of the detectors or which is best for you? If it's what do we think of the detectors, just look at the Geophysics listings. You will see a lot of sad experiences with those imitation GPR Units.Now if your question is what unit is best for you,some facts are required. -How much is your spending limit?
-What are you looking for? in the ground!
-What type of soil will you be working with?
-General purpose or speciality use?
Answer these questions and I am sure you will get a list of many favorites to choose from that will meet your needs.

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[LuckyDragon]

White XLT or DFX all the way

 

[RPG]

I agree I wouldn't bother with either of them.
I would look at a Whites or Tesoro. There are a lot of other good machines out there too.
By the way I've been detecting for a little over 40 years so I have a few years of experience.

So what's 40 in dog diggin years?

Older than dirt

I'd say there's a little bit of knowledge in that old dirt.