Thinking about jumping on the Equinox wagon

Jason in Enid · May 13, 2019

Coinucopia said:
Well.....I figured why the heck not, just go big or don't go. With the wife's encouragement (knew that was gonna happen) I just placed the order for an 800. The 15% military discount was a no brainer.

Here's a quick tutorial...
1 - dont treat it like any past machines, take the time to learn the way the detector behaves and responds.
2 - don't get caught up with special "programs". 90% of the time they arent needed or wont work for YOU.
3 - Put it in a stock mode to type of hunt you are doing and leave it alone. Learn the machine before you change the machine.
4 - Charge it before you run out to use it that first time!
5 - the detector comes with a quick-start guide but not the manual. Download the manual from minelab's website and read it through a few times.

Good luck and enjoy!

Coinucopia · May 13, 2019

Whooo Hooo! I have a tracking number. :headbang:

This will be just in time for a planned relic hunt this coming weekend so I can see what the Equinox is all about. :thumbsup:

Whyme · May 13, 2019

Good for you! It sounds like you have an awesome wife! I started out on the Nox in park 1 with all metal mode off. Learned the tones and how the machine worked. Then started using all metal mode on, that took some time getting used to all the tones! Now I'm using Field 2 and I'm pulling in deeper stuff! This machine just keeps getting better!

Coinucopia · May 13, 2019

Whyme said:
Good for you! It sounds like you have an awesome wife!

Oh believe me, I'll pay for it. I know how the game works. :laughing7:

Our anniversary is coming up in a couple of weeks.

Seriously though, I don't know how she puts up with me sometimes and is nothing short of incredible. :icon_thumleft:

lockster99 · May 13, 2019

Ditto what Jason said. Good advice.

lockster99 · May 13, 2019

Go where the water is.....swimming holes and such.

wmgeorge · May 14, 2019

Coinucopia said:
Well.....I figured why the heck not, just go big or don't go. With the wife's encouragement (knew that was gonna happen) I just placed the order for an 800. The 15% military discount was a no brainer.

Where are you getting the veterans discount from?

Treasure_Hunter · May 14, 2019

Check your pm.

wmgeorge · May 14, 2019

Treasure_Hunter said:
Check your pm.

Got it, thanks folks!

Coinucopia · May 15, 2019

It's here! It's here! :wav:

How do ya work this thing? :laughing7:

lockster99 · May 15, 2019

Congrats!

treasureguy56 · May 20, 2019

If you are truly willing to give the machine the time it will require to learn it fully I would agree that the " Equinox 800 " is the way to go . Every machine out there has its nuances and the Equinox 800 is no different except that you are starting out with one of the best in the world . That being said , if you have to learn - learn on the best .
You must have patience if you buy this machine because it will teach you new things about detecting you never new - even if you have been detecting for 34 yrs. lol
I love mine , and im learning something new about it everytime out