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Eagle
- Thread starter mickfin
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I have owned MineLab's, Tesero, Fishers, and White Detectors over the years. Hate to say I also owned several things made by Garret which were all of much lesser quality than the afore mentioned detectors. (I have personally never seen any Garret detector worth a crap)I have tried most all, except the very latest and only own one detector today. I believe you will like the detector you learn the most about and find the most with. Today my only detector is an old White's Eagle II sl. The $3200. MineLab's was nice, but that big battery sure was heavy, and then there was the $1000. profit I made when I sold it. I believe my Eagle II is probley the very best general purpose detector ever made, that is my story and I am sticking to it.
I can understand why you think that.ageorge said:
Like you, I've tried plenty of detectors. I feel differently about Garretts, though. I used to consider them shoddy and toylike - until I gave them a fair chance. Then I noted that some of my best finds, at good depth, with strong responses, came when using Garretts. I still think their 24 segment ID display is the best compromise all around. I find them to be tough and able to cut it.... plus their customer service is second to none. I still use a Garrett instrument regularly, a GTP 1350.
As for Minelabs, well, they're nice. But they aren't American made.
Sorry, but I send enough of my money overseas as it is - I don't want to send my leisure/hobby money offshore, too. But this Eagle II SL is a pretty good unit, on it's own merit. I find it does the job well. It's not a 'magic bullet', but strikes a balance between old fashioned settings that are both adequate in scope, and not burdensome to employ. I don't wonder if later models haven't gotten a little too complex, a little too menu heavy.
Some things I like about it:
- The single tone/VDI combination, with the option of switching to an ascendant multi-tone.
- I also like that it has a threshold - and I especially like that the threshold nulls over iron. Every detector made should offer that option.
- I like a trigger to pull for PP/All metal. I think White's has had that right from day one.
Like I said, the Eagle is just the right blend of 'oldschool' and hi-tech.
After all these years, I prefer my technology to perk along in the background and not require constant dithering. That's one reason why I like those darned Garretts and now, The Eagle. I think I'll hang on to it for a little while longer.
Hi David, I got a new blue Eagle Back in 1988 my First Detector in the Hobby, Iv hen Hunting for 25 years now N I went through quit a few Detectors also, Whites Eagles / XLT / MXT / M-6 / Surfmaster II VLF / S/M PI / Quantim,
Mindlab / Detector Pro / Fisher, I Have 4 Detectors now N the 4th one will come on UPS today you know it???
Back by Popular Demand The Whithe Eagle II SL 90.5 The last N best of the Eagles, Mic
Mindlab / Detector Pro / Fisher, I Have 4 Detectors now N the 4th one will come on UPS today you know it???
Back by Popular Demand The Whithe Eagle II SL 90.5 The last N best of the Eagles, Mic