New Teknetics/Bounty Hunter

Phantasman

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Nov 24, 2006
15,898
24,073
NE Tennessee
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Nokta Simplex, Land Ranger Pro, Quick Draw Pro, Deteknix XPointer
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Metal Detecting
I like my Quick Draw Pro. Put a 7" coil on it, it drops an inch in depth, then paint the face with flashy colors and you have a Teknetics for kids.

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RustyGold

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Aug 16, 2013
9,372
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Southern California
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XP Deus I & II
Xterra Pro
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Other
I just picked up a Eurotek Pro by Teknetics and what a fantastic little detector. Talk about Target ID'ing! I'm fast becoming a fan for Tek's detectors!
Best of Luck!
 

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Phantasman

Phantasman

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Nov 24, 2006
15,898
24,073
NE Tennessee
Detector(s) used
Nokta Simplex, Land Ranger Pro, Quick Draw Pro, Deteknix XPointer
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
Digitek (Faceplate).jpg quick-draw-pro-faceplate.jpg

They are closer than you think.

What makes the Digitek more for kids is a shorter lower rod (longer for adults available) a fancy face plate and the 7" coil. It is an advancement over the BH junior and makes the Digitek a detector that would be hard to outgrow. A great idea by FTP. IMO.
 

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Phantasman

Gold Member
Nov 24, 2006
15,898
24,073
NE Tennessee
Detector(s) used
Nokta Simplex, Land Ranger Pro, Quick Draw Pro, Deteknix XPointer
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
The Digitek is sold by dealers for $179. I've seen prices on the Quick Draw pro as low as $175. BHs follow a different pricing structure with no MAP (minimum advertised price), which is why MD dealers don't handle them and chain stores do.
 

atomicscott

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Aug 18, 2011
1,564
1,055
Riverside CA
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Current: Nokta Makro Simplex+, Teknetics Patriot, Fisher Gold Bug (original), GP Pinpointer (Garrett Clone) Lesche. Owned: Omega 8000, Minelab X-Terra 505, Fisher F2, Tesoro Vaquero, & Compadre, Whit
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
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They are closer than you think.

What makes the Digitek more for kids is a shorter lower rod (longer for adults available) a fancy face plate and the 7" coil. It is an advancement over the BH junior and makes the Digitek a detector that would be hard to outgrow. A great idea by FTP. IMO.

I think FTP is probably the most forward thinking company around. The features offered vs. price is really unbelievable. I was just telling a friend about what a sleeper the LRP is. I loved the F2, my Omega is amazing IMO (especially with NEL Sharpshooter) & I can't wait to get an F44! I had a New Gold Bug & sent it back, I was very disappointed in the air tests and sensitivity to small lead. I hesitate to say it was a bad machine, I may well have gotten a defective unit. Other than that, every FTP machine from my BH Fortune Hunter, to my Tek Omega, has been above expectations.
 

Garrett424

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Jun 20, 2014
3,164
2,284
Granite, Maryland
Detector(s) used
Teknetics Omega 8000
Teknetics Delta 4000,
Deteknix XPointer,
Fiskar's Big Grip Digger & my old Army Trench shovel for the tough jobs
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
I think FTP is probably the most forward thinking company around. The features offered vs. price is really unbelievable. I was just telling a friend about what a sleeper the LRP is. I loved the F2, my Omega is amazing IMO (especially with NEL Sharpshooter) & I can't wait to get an F44! I had a New Gold Bug & sent it back, I was very disappointed in the air tests and sensitivity to small lead. I hesitate to say it was a bad machine, I may well have gotten a defective unit. Other than that, every FTP machine from my BH Fortune Hunter, to my Tek Omega, has been above expectations.

I have to agree. I went from three BH's to a Tek Delta and I'm lovin' it. My next upgrade will definitely be a FTP; probably another Tek. Just not sure which one yet. It depends on what shows up. I pride myself on buying "lightly used" equipment and letting someone else pay the depreciation.

In the meantime I don't even feel the need to upgrade yet. I am looking at a NEL Sharpshooter coil for the Delta though. I think that will be one really nice setup.

I can't understand why some of these machines get such a bad rap from so many people. For the money you can't really ask for much more, especially where the newer generations are concerned. Talk about bang for the buck.

Had I not started off and FOUND TREASURE with my little $30.00 Tracker IV I may have never gotten into this hobby as heavily as I have.
So, Thank you FTP.
 

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atomicscott

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Aug 18, 2011
1,564
1,055
Riverside CA
Detector(s) used
Current: Nokta Makro Simplex+, Teknetics Patriot, Fisher Gold Bug (original), GP Pinpointer (Garrett Clone) Lesche. Owned: Omega 8000, Minelab X-Terra 505, Fisher F2, Tesoro Vaquero, & Compadre, Whit
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
I have to agree. I went from three BH's to a Tek Delta and I'm lovin' it. My next upgrade will definitely be a FTP; probably another Tek. Just not sure which one yet. It depends on what shows up. I pride myself on buying "lightly used" equipment and letting someone else pay the depreciation.

In the meantime I don't even feel the need to upgrade yet. I am looking at a NEL Sharpshooter coil for the Delta though. I think that will be one really nice setup.

I can't understand why some of these machines get such a bad rap from so many people. For the money you can't really ask for much more, especially where the newer generations are concerned. Talk about bang for the buck.

Had I not started off and FOUND TREASURE with my little $30.00 Tracker IV I may have never gotten into this hobby as heavily as I have.
So, Thank you FTP.

The Tracker IV one of the most underrated machines around. Sure, it's not a depth monster, but it will find jewelry & pay for itself fairly quick even with only clad! I've seen some guys that remove the meter & mod them into stealthy detectors with a smaller control box. I believe I saw a diy waterproof Tracker 4 as well.
 

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