Hey 78 - I wont detect without the SunRay Probe, it is incredible to say the least. I have a contact close by that sells them and mounts them, I haven't talked to him in a while and was not aware they discontinued them? I will e-mail my guy right now and let you know his response.
I was like that with my S-1 on my Sovereign.
The probe was in my hand as fast as I lay my detector down every time
True story - I was out detecting and my probe went on the fritz. I detected for another 1/2 hour or so and got so frustrated at how long it took me to retrieve a target, I went home. I guess that probe really spoiled me. When I first got the probe, I would go hunting with friends and I would double and triple the amount of targets they found. it was all because my recovery time is so fast with the Sunray.
I thought about getting one, but it seemed like a lot of weight to add to an already heavy machine. Just a fancy way to do what my X-pointer already does. My pinpointer came with a lanyard, so I don't worry about losing it.
they are hard to get and cost a lot...I have mine for my lifetime!!!