Let me ask the experts, the guys with the T2s.

[Sam 8]

Let me ask the experts, the guys with the T2's.

Here is the deal.
I am 53, have dreamed of a detector for years. Avid back-country off-roader, ghost-town explorer, etc.
I am retired. (Not by choice, major back surgery but I get around okay as long as I don't try to be Superman)
I consider myself reasonably tech-savvy, and patient (been researching this deal for several months.)
I will spend my time with the machine I buy split about 60-40 between the Motherlode Country of California and the outback of Northern Nevada.

I have researched to the point my brain is done, (I am sure you guys know the feeling) I have read several opinions that people should buy a baseline, basic unit and learn it then move up. Here is my counterpoint. Some of the places I will be going require mounting a major effort to get into, and I don't want to hit a site with a basic machine then have to go back again when I upgrade a machine.

I am thinking, for me, that buying a good, strong machine like the T-2 SE and spending the time around home educating myself with it then going into the field makes more sense than buying a more entry level machine, learn it, then spend more cash buying a better unit, learning it, and having to either go back and hit every way-out target again or spend the rest of my life wondering.

Can a newbie learn the T-2 SE over a period of a few months and feel confident in his skills, or is the step program really necessary?

Any and all input appreciated. Even other machines if you think I am out of line.

 

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[Valley Ranger]

Re: Let me ask the experts, the guys with the T2's.

Here is the deal.
I am 53, have dreamed of a detector for years. Avid back-country off-roader, ghost-town explorer, etc.
I am retired. (Not by choice, major back surgery but I get around okay as long as I don't try to be Superman)
I consider myself reasonably tech-savvy, and patient (been researching this deal for several months.)
I will spend my time with the machine I buy split about 60-40 between the Motherlode Country of California and the outback of Northern Nevada.

I have researched to the point my brain is done, (I am sure you guys know the feeling) I have read several opinions that people should buy a baseline, basic unit and learn it then move up. Here is my counterpoint. Some of the places I will be going require mounting a major effort to get into, and I don't want to hit a site with a basic machine then have to go back again when I upgrade a machine.

I am thinking, for me, that buying a good, strong machine like the T-2 SE and spending the time around home educating myself with it then going into the field makes more sense than buying a more entry level machine, learn it, then spend more cash buying a better unit, learning it, and having to either go back and hit every way-out target again or spend the rest of my life wondering.

Can a newbie learn the T-2 SE over a period of a few months and feel confident in his skills, or is the step program really necessary?

Any and all input appreciated. Even other machines if you think I am out of line.

Looks like its slow getting a response on this forum so I'll try to help you. I'm probably not the best one to answer, but here's my 2 cents worth. I've owned a detector for about 6 years, but only got serious about 2 years ago. Started out w/a used 1266X, then bought a Whites MXT Pro, then needed a water detector and bought a Garrett AT Pro. All are great machines. Several months ago, I bought a T2SE and it is taking me much longer to get the hang of than the other 3 machines did. A lot of folks will say it is not an entry level unit. I'd tend to agree. That being said, if you are willing to be patient and spend a lot of time with it, I think it could be mastered as a first unit. But it will take time and patience. My first recommendation for all the units I have for a beginner would be the MXT Pro. Easy to learn and lots of space to grow. It's a solid machine and a real work horse. However, I don't believe it has the depth capability of the T2 - at least from what I've heard from those who have both a T2 and an MXT. Hope that helps.

 

[Bart@Big Boys Hobbies]

Re: Let me ask the experts, the guys with the T2's.

Sam this is for te F 75 but much of it applies. Feel free to give me a call with questions. Love to help!

http://bigboyshobbies.net/fisher-f75-and-f75-ltd-interesting-info/

 

[Keppy]

Re: Let me ask the experts, the guys with the T2's.

I also see you are not getting to many answers..... I never used one but a lot swear by them.... I don;t know if you have to be a charter member to use it but you can try.... Up at the top of the page under kellyco there is a search box ..... Type T2 or Teknetics T2 in it and about every thing that has been posted about the T2 will come up..........

 

[Valley Ranger]

Re: Let me ask the experts, the guys with the T2's.

Bart is a good source on detector choice and purchase.

 

[U.K. Brian]

Re: Let me ask the experts, the guys with the T2's.

I really like the T2 range (as long as you don't get one of the very early models). The SE will have all the later improvements so no worries there but it worries me that you say its a "strong" model. I still think of them as being on the fragile side compared to older true Fisher models and metal boxed detectors like the Whites MXT.

Its one detector I don't lend out because I've seen quite a few that have lost the handgrip especially if a larger/heavier coil has been fitted. Mine is now really creaks as I swing ! The other weak point seems to be where the wire enters the coil which can fail if it gets caught up in undergrowth/brambles. The plus side is that its very light and well balanced and the good battery consumption means you won't need to have a box of batteries with you.

Anyway the detector can be used almost as a switch on and go so you get good results right from the off. It then has all the adjustments you might need in the future. You should have a look at the Fisher version just in case you feel it might suit better. When the T2 and F75 (standard models) came out I picked up the Fisher version to see what suited my sites best. The T2 won as it had the wider low end iron discrimination but I did prefer the true all metal mode of the Fisher rather than the T2's zero discrimination all metal mode.

Could be that the SE construction has been beefed up by now. I would e-mail the manufacturer and find out. Best of luck with your final choice !

 

[Sam 8]

Re: Let me ask the experts, the guys with the T2's.

Thanks for the feedback.
It does help.
The MTX pro is another unit on my very short list.
I will keep listening, and looking.

Bart, your shop is my first choice, but I don't think you handle White products.