Floopy
Newbie
Hello!
My $10 kids toy detector was enough to get me interested, but not enough to keep me hunting. I want something more robust to play with. As you can see, I'm brand spanking new to the hobby, but I want to get some finds under my belt that aren't just the yard staples in my garden or lost nails in my driveway. Something with more than an on/off switch and a volume dial.
My budget is on the low end, meaning under $500ish..... I know I want a detector and a pointer. I am in Washington State, in the South Puget Sound Area (Olympia / Lacey is my home base), which means beaches, both salt water and fresh water lakes, but also will be looking around places like schools, parks, playgrounds, hiking trails.... wherever I can find to legally dig while I get my bearings and figure out what I like vs what I can go without. I do realize I'll be finding lots of trash. I figure I'm mostly looking for coins and rings, as following people's findings these are the things I get most excited about.
In addition to my yard and surrounding grounds, I honestly expect to be mostly beach hunting (I think).
I have pretty moderate back issues, so the lighter side of things would be good for me.
What detector should I start with?
What pointer should I start with?
I have a garden shovel, but I've read that the best to start with is one with a serrated edge on one side & sharp on the other - any favorites you suggest?
let's see....what else.... I read somewhere an apron with pockets is your friend.....but I don't want to look like a grocery store worker digging around on the ground....but of course "how I look" is the least of my overall concerns.
oh.... and a sand sifter I think I read.... are there different types or makes that are better than others, or do I just get a cat box poop scoop?
Thanks!!!!
My $10 kids toy detector was enough to get me interested, but not enough to keep me hunting. I want something more robust to play with. As you can see, I'm brand spanking new to the hobby, but I want to get some finds under my belt that aren't just the yard staples in my garden or lost nails in my driveway. Something with more than an on/off switch and a volume dial.
My budget is on the low end, meaning under $500ish..... I know I want a detector and a pointer. I am in Washington State, in the South Puget Sound Area (Olympia / Lacey is my home base), which means beaches, both salt water and fresh water lakes, but also will be looking around places like schools, parks, playgrounds, hiking trails.... wherever I can find to legally dig while I get my bearings and figure out what I like vs what I can go without. I do realize I'll be finding lots of trash. I figure I'm mostly looking for coins and rings, as following people's findings these are the things I get most excited about.
In addition to my yard and surrounding grounds, I honestly expect to be mostly beach hunting (I think).
I have pretty moderate back issues, so the lighter side of things would be good for me.
What detector should I start with?
What pointer should I start with?
I have a garden shovel, but I've read that the best to start with is one with a serrated edge on one side & sharp on the other - any favorites you suggest?
let's see....what else.... I read somewhere an apron with pockets is your friend.....but I don't want to look like a grocery store worker digging around on the ground....but of course "how I look" is the least of my overall concerns.
oh.... and a sand sifter I think I read.... are there different types or makes that are better than others, or do I just get a cat box poop scoop?
Thanks!!!!
