Think i've made up my mind, anything i'm missing?
So I thought I had my heart set on the Garrett AT Pro, but after hours and hours of online research I have have come to the conclusion that the Fisher F4 is everything I really want/need with a price tag that I can handle. I'm thinking the AT Pro is probably a little better machine, but it also has some features and such that i'm not sure I really need and if I can save a bucks I don't think i'll miss them. I like the display with the VDI readout, which is not something I "had" to have, but really wanted. And the ground balance is something that I do believe is something I need. I live in the northeast and there's quite a bit of iron and clay in the soil. I have owned a couple MD's, but never really had the time to really "dig in" and truly say I "understood" every feature of these detectors. I really did like my old Ace250, and found quite a few things, but it did seem to lack a little when I would get in certain situations, like iron and clay soil. I had all the coils and tried numerous "tricks", but just felt like I was missing good targets because of the soil conditions.
Anyways, so for the price, features, and reviews i've been reading I think the F4 is the machine that will get me excited for the hobby once again and keep me hooked. I love local history and finding little treasures, even if they are only treasures to me. I was planning on purchasing the F4, along with the 4" coil. It looks like headphones are included, which I can upgrade later. Is there anything I may be overlooking? Accessories, or even unit wise? I really don't want/need any of the "extras" that are included in a lot of the "accessory packages", like the trinkets and such, so where would be a good, reputable place, to get a good deal on just what I need? The F4, 4" coil, and headphones. I have a pinpointer, digging tools, etc. so those items are not on my shopping list.
Any replies and feedback would be greatly appreciated!
So I thought I had my heart set on the Garrett AT Pro, but after hours and hours of online research I have have come to the conclusion that the Fisher F4 is everything I really want/need with a price tag that I can handle. I'm thinking the AT Pro is probably a little better machine, but it also has some features and such that i'm not sure I really need and if I can save a bucks I don't think i'll miss them. I like the display with the VDI readout, which is not something I "had" to have, but really wanted. And the ground balance is something that I do believe is something I need. I live in the northeast and there's quite a bit of iron and clay in the soil. I have owned a couple MD's, but never really had the time to really "dig in" and truly say I "understood" every feature of these detectors. I really did like my old Ace250, and found quite a few things, but it did seem to lack a little when I would get in certain situations, like iron and clay soil. I had all the coils and tried numerous "tricks", but just felt like I was missing good targets because of the soil conditions.
Anyways, so for the price, features, and reviews i've been reading I think the F4 is the machine that will get me excited for the hobby once again and keep me hooked. I love local history and finding little treasures, even if they are only treasures to me. I was planning on purchasing the F4, along with the 4" coil. It looks like headphones are included, which I can upgrade later. Is there anything I may be overlooking? Accessories, or even unit wise? I really don't want/need any of the "extras" that are included in a lot of the "accessory packages", like the trinkets and such, so where would be a good, reputable place, to get a good deal on just what I need? The F4, 4" coil, and headphones. I have a pinpointer, digging tools, etc. so those items are not on my shopping list.
Any replies and feedback would be greatly appreciated!