HOW LONG BEFORE GARRETT??

CaballoDeOro · Mar 8, 2015

I took my AT Pro and my Tesoro Cibola from the US to the UK last year. Both detectors fit easily into a standard Samsonite carry-on roller with room to spare. Breaking them down and putting them in the carry-on took five minutes. Putting both back together again took less then ten. For me this isn't inconvenient enough to justify compromising on other design features, durability or functions.

SoCalBeachScanner · Mar 8, 2015

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Manufactures don't necessarily need to design a fold up detector for every model, but it's a good move for an entry level machine, and maybe some fold up collapsible models for the high end air traveler, back packer, or mountain biker. Or to be able to just hid it easier from potential thief.

With electronics shrinking in size and with all the high tech light weight composites out there, there is no excuse for a detector at any price, to weigh more than four pounds.

If Deus can make a very light weight high quality detector that breaks down to nothing, why can't any other manufacture?

It's not that I like the XP Deus, and I especially do not like all the wireless and charging locations on the Deus, especially for the coil. For me, deus design has way too much that can go wrong at the wrong time. Although, I do like the wireless headphone part of the Deus.

Just my opinion

dirtscratcher · Mar 8, 2015

CaballoDeOro said:
I took my AT Pro and my Tesoro Cibola from the US to the UK last year. Both detectors fit easily into a standard Samsonite carry-on roller with room to spare. Breaking them down and putting them in the carry-on took five minutes. Putting both back together again took less then ten. For me this isn't inconvenient enough to justify compromising on other design features, durability or functions.

How do you determine that there has been a compromise to design features, durability or functions with out ever having one in your hand? Just maybe it is very functionally durable and designed very well time will tell.

Treasure_Hunter · Mar 8, 2015

CaballoDeOro said:
I took my AT Pro and my Tesoro Cibola from the US to the UK last year. Both detectors fit easily into a standard Samsonite carry-on roller with room to spare. Breaking them down and putting them in the carry-on took five minutes. Putting both back together again took less then ten. For me this isn't inconvenient enough to justify compromising on other design features, durability or functions.

What if you don't want an AT Pro or Tesoro Cibola..?

wingmaster · Mar 8, 2015

All plastic that can break easy count me out, I like being able to take my detector into the deep woods without worry about it breaking. I like a metal control box and shaft, something I can open up over and over again without it getting weak and if anything I would like to see more of it being made of metal. HH

Keppy · Mar 8, 2015

Well for me a collapsible detector like the 20, 40 , 60.. will make it really convenient for me in my work truck..

SoCalBeachScanner · Mar 8, 2015

wingmaster said:
All plastic that can break easy count me out, I like being able to take my detector into the deep woods without worry about it breaking. I like a metal control box and shaft, something I can open up over and over again without it getting weak and if anything I would like to see more of it being made of metal. HH

Metal is something you find in the ground, not something you need to swing

"New, high-tech plastics—such as carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP)—are helping make passenger aircraft lighter, more durable, and more fuel-efficient. CFRP are made of one or more plastics combined with fibers made from carbon, resulting in lightweight, extremely strong materials."

boogeyman · Mar 11, 2015

Jason in Enid said:
Huh? Jimmy has been a Whites guy as long as I can remember.

Thank you!! Just a joke to see if anyone was paying attention! My buddy said no one really pays attention anymore no one! Thanks Jason for helping prove him wrong!

Jason in Enid · Mar 11, 2015

boogeyman said:
Thank you!! Just a joke to see if anyone was paying attention! My buddy said no one really pays attention anymore no one! Thanks Jason for helping prove him wrong!

Hell, I doubt more a couple of people on the forum even know who Jimmy is or know about the goat doctor.

dirtscratcher · Mar 11, 2015

Jason in Enid said:
Hell, I doubt more a couple of people on the forum even know who Jimmy is or know about the goat doctor.

Those who don't are in for a treat. One of my favorite stories. Didn't it all get stolen from him after finding it.

pkirill · Mar 12, 2015

I agree that the compact design would be handy. What would be great is if someone could come up with a compact retrofit for the AT's. The straight shafts are nice but no space saver...

gleaner1 · Mar 12, 2015

I'd rather be packin a f2 with the big 11dd I reckon.

boogeyman · Mar 18, 2015

Jason in Enid said:
Huh? Jimmy has been a Whites guy as long as I can remember.

Hats off to Jason!!! :icon_thumleft:

Only one person payed enough attention enough to catch the joke. :laughing7:

Everyone else go back to sleep. Oh wait you are asleep......

Kodiak43351 · Mar 19, 2015

I'll bite who is jimmy.

dirtscratcher · Mar 19, 2015

Kodiak43351 said:
I'll bite who is jimmy.

Google the goat doctor hoard it's an amazing story big milk jugs full of silver. He found it and built a business selling aftermarket stuff.

Kodiak43351 · Mar 19, 2015

Looked it up and very interesting story. Would love to find a place like that. Thanks

gmwtexas · Mar 23, 2015

Over the years, I've owned several Garretts but until they address weight, balance and ergonomics, there won't be any more for me. I cannot swing their their heavy imbalanced machines any longer, the sad reality of age has caught up to me.

Rick (Nova Scotia) · Mar 23, 2015

How Long Before...."one of" the other big brands...

My guess is not to long. Given the popularity of the somewhat similar Deus, This Go Find is going to be pretty popular with it's price, a real good move for Minelab.

I really like the general design of this thing, super compact, and light are big for me, as I do alot of detecting from a backpack on a bicycle.

What I don't think I like about it are hard wired coil, and the square coil itself, an eliptical would have been much nicer.

If this thing had a digital ID# and a 5 X 10 eliptical DD coil I'd pre-order today.

As far as the Brand bashing esp from people who never owned but one kind, let alone never touched this new model is rather childish. It speaks volumes about thier motives, and character in general.

For the record I'm not brand loyal, but Explorers, and E-tracks were too heavy, and didn't pack well for me. I have an ATP, I like it, and use it some of the time, but is not my favorite.

THing4CSA · Mar 23, 2015

Who cares what it looks like as long as it will find what you are looking for; isn't that what really counts? Do you judge a book by it's cover or by it's contents? Get real folks; It looks different but that is OK with me. I want to hear from anyone that has used it and done a SERIOUS comparison with any other detector.

Scanman · Mar 23, 2015

When Tesoro asked what would you like to see in a future Tesoro detector on another forum 2 yrs. ago, on the top of my list was to redesign the shaft so it could be easier broken down and re deployed.

Oh well, the other detector manufactures get it.

Scanman