Options and accessories!?

[CincinnatiKid]

I recently purchased a new detector only to find that coil covers, Velcro arm straps, rubber washers are an additional cost. These options Must be included. Peace

 

[SusanMN]

Maybe post on the Fisher board and you'll get their attention.

 

[luvsdux]

This is the first I've heard of any company not including arm straps or rubber washers. Coil covers sometimes, but more often not.
luvsdux

 

[SusanMN]

When I got my F70 I just ordered a Tiger Shark arm strap, and it worked fine. Don't remember exact cost but I think it was some where around $10.

 

[CincinnatiKid]

Thanks luvsdux, but sadly in my case it's true? Fisher has had multiple problems w coil supports snapping at lower pole. On my new F-70, it seems the coil support has been somewhat strengthened, yet still no rubber washers?

 

[CincinnatiKid]

Thanks SusanMN. You make my point. A simple $10 piece of Velcro should be included. I went to HomeD and bought 2' for $2.99.

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

Oh wow!...That sounds like some BS to me....hell Even my Garrett came with batteries

 

[Msbeepbeep]

That's just a little odd, mine came with everything except the coil cover, which I need because I'm a klutz! I'd be asking the company you got it from some questions.

 

[Wily Dunk]

My Garrett AT Pro came with arm strap, rubber washers, owners manual, batteries, land headphones, Lesche digging tool, everything except a coil cover..

 

[CincinnatiKid]

My accessories arrived last night. The coil cover fits, but the rain cover and battery compartment rain cover are questionable. The rain cover for control housing is obviously designed for an F-75, not my F-70? I can't even view, much less use the controls w cover on.
The battery compartments on both machines are same. The cover fits snug, but will surely allow moisture into battery's and/or speaker.
The 3 accessories purchased were just under $50, including shipping. Plus I had to fabricate my own arm strap. I'm disappointed w accessory purchase. Will most likely purchase another brands rain cover or make my own. Till then, it's back to zip locks!

 

[CincinnatiKid]

Yes Frank, I do. My work consumes most of my time, yet when inclement weather prevails; I dig. Peace

 

[CincinnatiKid]

Cache Hunter!? If only I could. I barely find time to research the coins n relics I find. I do love metal detecting. Good luck in cache hunting! Peace