Been eying up the x1 target probes

[petew]

And bought one tonight,I've been curious about them for a few years.They go quickly, so I figured if I don't like it I can't lose money.it's on a white rod,maybe I can paint it black.I have a question though,are all the wires still gonna be inside the shaft?

 

[undrpar]

The x1 probe was designed with the wire for the coil running on the outside..you can run it inside with some modifications.whats nice about being outside is easier coil changes..

 

[BigTony]

Good luck with it.

I am wondering if you used a pin pointer before? And if so was it a Pro Pointer?

I didn't want to spend that anount on my old machine upgrade. But I figured the pro pointer can be used with any detector.

 

[petew]

Yes,I've had the same Garrett pro pointer for 3 years,it's still in good shape,in not hard on my equipment. But I had some money put back and wanted to try the sunray probe.I know explorers seem old but I would rather have it than a newer model that's not as good.

 

[BigTony]

Petew, I feel the same way. I finally began to understand it much better this year and am not ready to upgrade to another machine.

 

[petew]

Well,I didn't know the cord wouldn't be in the shaft anymore if I used the x1 probe,so I cancelled that deal,but bought a 15 inch wot coil she had for sale,so that's good.I have been reading on the ultimate coil,and I figure the 15 inch wot will cover more ground,and maybe deeper.I really wanted that probe,but I like the explorer with the cord in the rod,and it's not worth it to change that,I have a Garrett pro pointer.And big Tony,I sold this machine once,and regretted it more than I could say.I bought a e Trac and was disappointed,it offered me nothing over the explorer,and I sold it out of haste,for that reason.this explorer SE is my one and only machine.not that I won't get another,but I won't sell this one.

 

[BigTony]

Petew, I understand. I really enjoy the Exp II for similar reasons. I also undertstand that the SE goes a little deeper than the II but that's ok with me.
I just go slow. Enjoy and good luck in 2015!

 

[petew]

From what I hear the explorers all have the same depth,and the explorer 2 and SE are pretty much the same except for color and id in pinpoint mode.that's my understanding anyhow