It is interesting how many people stop you on public property and ask, "what do you think is the best detector"?
As many of you veteran dectorist know, there is no 'quick fix' answer for this one. When talking to these strangers (usually very nice people), I try to judge how long they have been hunting and what their anticipations are before going into the various brands. They look at my XLT and try and decide if their machine is cheaper, older, or newer and better! I try to see if they like to shoot coins or relics and get a feel of their wants hoping they are not some of those exclusive, 'got to find the gold coins or I'll never be happy person'.
Yesterday was nice. People I talked to were sincere and noticed my little bag of clanking change. One said he noticed I did not go far before digging again even though this old school had been 'hunted out' for years and that there were usually several people there on the weekends. (Old school, but still being used in the school period).
Cooling off in the shade I don't think the guy with the brand new White's DC or the guy with the Ace 250 completed agreed with what I had to say.
I told them after years of always wanting, looking, and feeling like there was a bigger, newer, and better machine out their, I simply began to study the one I had. I friend of mine had an old Tesoro Gold machine that could run circles around me and my finds or hits. Looking back I realize, it's not always the machine, but the 'feel of the glove' on your hand that makes the difference. It is like choosing a gun. There are big calibers and small calibers in both large and small size frames. They basically do the same thing, but at a different degree the people choose. The best thing about a really good rifle or pistol is that it feels good and can do the job you want it to do. If it does, you've got a great gun and you really want to learn how to use it to get the best target shooting you can out of it. Yep, same thing with the detectors; lot's of bells and whistles, different depth potential, and learning curves for all, but there is one out there that is you get it, learn how to use it, and go as much as possible, you will have a blast!.
I look at the two machines I have and realize, if you don't go, you are really never satisfied. If you do, enjoy the machine you have to the fullest. After all, it's still about just getting outside and having a great day and hopefully finding a few good fines!
Ace 250
White's DX
My XLT,
They are all good is you use them!
Have a great hunt, but get out there and hunt !!!!!
Eaglehead
As many of you veteran dectorist know, there is no 'quick fix' answer for this one. When talking to these strangers (usually very nice people), I try to judge how long they have been hunting and what their anticipations are before going into the various brands. They look at my XLT and try and decide if their machine is cheaper, older, or newer and better! I try to see if they like to shoot coins or relics and get a feel of their wants hoping they are not some of those exclusive, 'got to find the gold coins or I'll never be happy person'.
Yesterday was nice. People I talked to were sincere and noticed my little bag of clanking change. One said he noticed I did not go far before digging again even though this old school had been 'hunted out' for years and that there were usually several people there on the weekends. (Old school, but still being used in the school period).
Cooling off in the shade I don't think the guy with the brand new White's DC or the guy with the Ace 250 completed agreed with what I had to say.
I told them after years of always wanting, looking, and feeling like there was a bigger, newer, and better machine out their, I simply began to study the one I had. I friend of mine had an old Tesoro Gold machine that could run circles around me and my finds or hits. Looking back I realize, it's not always the machine, but the 'feel of the glove' on your hand that makes the difference. It is like choosing a gun. There are big calibers and small calibers in both large and small size frames. They basically do the same thing, but at a different degree the people choose. The best thing about a really good rifle or pistol is that it feels good and can do the job you want it to do. If it does, you've got a great gun and you really want to learn how to use it to get the best target shooting you can out of it. Yep, same thing with the detectors; lot's of bells and whistles, different depth potential, and learning curves for all, but there is one out there that is you get it, learn how to use it, and go as much as possible, you will have a blast!.
I look at the two machines I have and realize, if you don't go, you are really never satisfied. If you do, enjoy the machine you have to the fullest. After all, it's still about just getting outside and having a great day and hopefully finding a few good fines!
Ace 250
White's DX
My XLT,
They are all good is you use them!
Have a great hunt, but get out there and hunt !!!!!
Eaglehead
