what would be the best Tesoro for me?

[oldbill]

Hi guys, Bill here asking another question but I am wanting to start detecting so bad after being off it for a few years. I fell and fractured hip couldn't detect, then got blood clot so couldn't detect and sold my white it was too heavy. I am 78 years old and am thnking a Tesore would be my best bet being they are lighter. I would like suggestion from those that have used and or using Tesoro units. Best deapth, discrimination, all stuff like that. Thanks Bill

 

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[kevino1960]

On what sort of terrain (fields, parks, beaches etc.) would you be hunting?

Kevin

 

[birdman]

I would say the best turn on and go detector is the cibola 2.2 pounds . It only has one tone but you just set your Disc. and dig the good signals . Good machine and very lite and easy. It has good depth also. Good luck with the healing process. HH

 

[oldbill]

I would like to detect parks, fields Bill

 

[Michigan Badger]

Hi Bill,

If finding old coins and jewelry is your thing then most any Tesoro model will do. I think the best deal in Tesoro (if treasure is your main focus) is the Silver uMax.

Any Tesoro will do the job for you. If money isn't a problem and you need a light weight machine, then get a DeLeon or Tejon and learn it. But again, the best buy is the Silver and it will find (with the right coil) everything all the other models will find.

Badger

 

[oldbill]

Hi Badger and everyone else, I now live mostly in the UK and I want to start detecting again slowly but I am serious. Thanks for all the information as on the 19th of September Jan and I are going to the states for a couple weeks and I thought I would drop in on Chuck Clevenger in Kansas City and get me a detector so any input I can get before I leave on trip is appreciated. Bill

 

[SaginawIan]

I would get a silver umax if I were you.

Ian

 

[Shortstack]

Hi Badger and everyone else, I now live mostly in the UK and I want to start detecting again slowly but I am serious. Thanks for all the information as on the 19th of September Jan and I are going to the states for a couple weeks and I thought I would drop in on Chuck Clevenger in Kansas City and get me a detector so any input I can get before I leave on trip is appreciated. Bill

Hey, Bill--

First, make sure that Clevenger handles Tesoro brand.
Next, figure out a head of time what kind of hit to your pocketbook the Import / Export taxes might be when you leave the US and declare when reentering UK. Go to the Tesoro website and check if there's any authorized dealers in the UK. There were at one time. Go to www.tesoro.com .
I just checked. There's a place called Treasure World in London that is on their dealers list.

Now, as to which machine to get---I strongly suggest that you get one that has manual ground-balance. I've heard and read that the British Isles can have some seriously mineralized soils. With MANUAL ground balance you will KNOW that the detector is working at peak. With an automatic ground balancing circuit, you might be "skunked" on finding goodies. I read a field report on Tesoro's website that was submitted by a user in Britain concerning the Tejon that was quite positive. Also, the Vaquero is another excellent choice. While at the Tesoro website, check out the field reports on their different models.
I have an older Bandido II with manual ground balance that is fantastic and a new DeLeon with the auto ground balancing circuit for my "lazy" days. Besides, where I live ( in Mississippi ) the native soils are pretty "sweet"; so that auto circuit works just fine.
Good luck in what ever you decide. Tesoro detectors are most excellent in operation and quality. And they are very light weight. They might just be the lightest ones available.

 

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

Went with the DeLeon about a month ago.

Easy to learn, light, light, light.

Was looking at the DeLeon or the Cortes
Went with the DeLeon for the larger display,
old eyes not what they once were.

Also like a lifetime warranty.

have a good un..........
SHERMANVILLE

 

[dkw]

I'll throw in a vote for the DeLeon. I've been extremely happy with mine. I've never used any other Tesoros so I can't give a comparison to their other models.