Hello from Calgary, Alberta!

Dayzt · Nov 5, 2013

Hey there everyone! It's so great to be here - I'm completely new to this, but have been interested in treasure hunting since forever. I recently watched some episodes of 'Diggers' and it sparked my interest again. I'll be purchasing a md in the next few months in anticipation for the spring, and plan to do some extensive research in the meantime and try to plan some outings at prospective locations near me or with a local club soon! I'm mostly interested in coin and relic hunting, but also quite interested in the history behind everything and the sites searched.

Any recommendations on md brands/models? I'm leaning towards a Garrett such as the one advertised here:

garrett at gold metal detector

Peace, and see you out there!!

Dayzt :flag_yellow:

vpnavy · Nov 5, 2013

Welcome aboard from the great state of Pennsylvania (USA).

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Dayzt · Nov 5, 2013

Thanks! It seems like a silly thing to start getting into at this time of year here where we're starting to get alot of snow now - but I'll be well prepared and informed come springtime, and ready to start detecting!

justdon · Nov 5, 2013

Hello from florida.

River Rat · Nov 5, 2013

smalltowngirl13 · Nov 6, 2013

Hello and welcome to the forum!

MT_Joe · Nov 6, 2013

pistol-pete · Nov 6, 2013

Welcome from Colorado. Still have some friends in Calgary. Have a Garrett AT Gold and having lots of fun.

Dayzt · Nov 7, 2013

Thanks everyone! I just ordered my Garrett ACE 250 kit yesterday - can't wait!

Produce Guy · Nov 7, 2013

Greetings from the Lone Star State-Texas. :hello2:

Dayzt · Nov 7, 2013

Produce Guy said:
Greetings from the Lone Star State-Texas.

Hello! I see you have the same gear that I've recently ordered - waiting for it to arrive (Garrett ACE 250 w/ Garrett Pro Pointer). Any quick tips or first-hand info on the md that you can share that you remember from when you first got it?

Thanks PG!

copperpenny · Nov 7, 2013

Welcome from SoCal, GL and HH !!!!!!!!!!!!

voodoo · Nov 10, 2013

Heya Dayzt
I'm also from Calgary. I am still learning tones for the AT gold. Great machine. I have used Garrett exclusively for a number of years and have always been happy with the product. (except their edge digger. the handle splits from the inside. They are redesigning it and will get one delivered when they are ready.) I have just gotten back into the hobby and have been out about ten times here in Calgary. I must do some more research on sites to dig and of coarse obtain the proper approvals. Anyhoo welcome aboard to MD and the forum. Keep us posted as to what machine you get. Any questions feel free to ask. Cheers for now
Voodoo

voodoo · Nov 10, 2013

at gold

I'm assuming you checked out the instructional videos for the AT gold? (four of them). If not check them out on youtube. (sorry I don't have the link handy.. I'm late for work gotta roll. Good luck.
Voodoo

Metal Detecting Stuff · Nov 10, 2013

Welcome to Treasurenet!

Wayne

www.metaldetectingstuff.com

voodoo · Nov 10, 2013

Sorry should have read a little closer to the posts. Grats on the new detector!!let us know when you get it!! you will have fun for sure. See ya out there after the thaw.....

Dayzt · Nov 10, 2013

voodoo said:
Sorry should have read a little closer to the posts. Grats on the new detector!!let us know when you get it!! you will have fun for sure. See ya out there after the thaw.....

Hey Voodoo! I replied to your post on the Friendly Metal Detecting Forums - Powered by vBulletin site as well..haha!

Awesome to find another detector in Calgary! Woke up this morning and was a bit depressed by the extra few inches of snow we were blessed with last night..lol. I was hoping I would get my Ace 250 in the mail with a chance to get at least one outing in before it got too white out there, but oh well. I've been trying to read up on some Calgary history this last while to get some ideas for sites to try some detecting at. I found a few interesting ones - have you ever tried any areas in Fish Creek Park?

Well, we'll have to stay in touch over the winter and possibly get together - I'll be learning as much as I can about the Ace 250 in the next 4-5 months as we wait for the snow to melt!

Talk soon!

Beeps in my sleep · Nov 11, 2013

Welcome to Tnet! I don't know much about your detector you ordered but.. Snow doesnt stop me

you rub Vaseline on your coil to prevent ice build up. The ground is harder being frozen but thats why I have a good shovel from lowes that if I break it, it takes 15 US dollars to replace. Now if you have feet of snow..it will be rough. A few inches can be still detected especially if its powdery snow and easy to get through. But here is a tip for you for the snow. You know the store parking lots how they plow all the snow to one side? When it starts to melt down and thaw go there if you want all the goodies people dropped and got plowed into that area

Dayzt · Nov 11, 2013

Beeps in my sleep said:
Welcome to Tnet! I don't know much about your detector you ordered but.. Snow doesnt stop me you rub Vaseline on your coil to prevent ice build up. The ground is harder being frozen but thats why I have a good shovel from lowes that if I break it, it takes 15 US dollars to replace. Now if you have feet of snow..it will be rough. A few inches can be still detected especially if its powdery snow and easy to get through. But here is a tip for you for the snow. You know the store parking lots how they plow all the snow to one side? When it starts to melt down and thaw go there if you want all the goodies people dropped and got plowed into that area

Thanks for the tips on detecting in snow! Hopefully we have a brown(ish) winter this year - so far we've got a fair amount in Nov already, but I remain optimistic that it will melt down at least a bit or at least enough to do some exploring! We shall see. Great tip to hit the areas where plowed snow melts!