Excalibur 2 All tricked out.

[landman]

It's been almost 10 years since I had a 188 ring year or used an Excal. My previous was the 8" Excal w/ the seasearch coil which I loved. I won't be devoting as much time this year. In order to get me going I decided to purchase new and so I introduce to you my Excal 2 all tricked out. I have the special aluminum straight handle upper rod. Minus the knob guard which already I see it getting in the way more than aiding my detecting experience. Also I spent an extra buck or two and had Minelab install the headphone connector and am using the GreyGhost phones instead. Photos below. Happy summer hunting.

 

[Gulf Hunter]

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[GraveDiggerMax-VaBch-Va]

now those are some good phones u have there also

when u got the yellow ones back, did they add the plug to those as well ??

 

[Arkie John]

Got one just like her, only an 800 (for diving)

I've had it since April but took it out on its maiden voyage just this past Sunday afternoon for a few minutes and scored a nice engraved 14k cross. Water clarity was 6" max. The Excal was a handful when doing the "wiggle" in semi-black water.

I spent the greater part of the time familiarizing my granddaughter with the ins and outs of hookah diving...her first time with compressed air. I see certification on the horizon.

Will go to clear water down-lake next week-end. HH <><

aj

 

[landman]

You don't have to but I requested they do. I'll be writing aout the difference later this week between the two headphones. This will come as a surprise to some and welcome to some.
Don't want to give it away yet.

 

[Gulf Hunter]

OK ya looter, where's my pic, you got my e-mail! Lets see the booty, er I'll quit sharin' with ya!

 

[diver420]

I sent my Excalibur into Minelab to have the Greyghost's wired also. Minelab
says they have about a week and a half backlog, before they get to working on
my machine.
I wish I would have called before I sent my machine out to them. If I would have
known this, I would have waited till winter to have it done. I'm missing valuable
detecting time. Has there service always been like this, or has it gotten worse
since the new ownership?

 

[Gulf Hunter]

Hey diver, a week and a half backlog is NOT bad for Minelab. I have waited longer. The service there is excellent, at least while Minelab was under the original management. Have not used them, since the new ownership. If you have a relatively new unit, still under warranty, then you might ask of your selling dealer to call ahead and get the repair/installation expedited for you. A good dealer will do this for a customer, even though it is not an actual repair, it would be worth a shot. In the event you are concerned about down time, it may be a good idea to buy a backup, for times like these. I own 2 Excals, for that very reason. It gave me a nice excuse to own the 1000 & 800. Don't you think that is a good idea? I like it!

 

[Dig]

I see you have detected South Africa! Congratulations....lol

 

[Floridabill]

Thats a great setup, looking at the photo it looks like they shortened the coil wire??

 

[cotton]

I ordered mine just like yours 4 months ago ,But i had them put the bbs 1000 0n the excal. Its sweet. The head phones are lighter an the sounds are more clear.

 

[mattockman]

n/t

 

[GraveDiggerMax-VaBch-Va]

i switched out mine and added the plug, now they offer it for 50 bucks..................well worth it

 

[Arkie John]

Last week-end while fishing with the Ms Virginia (my wife), while crossing the big water on Ouachita into a stiff headwind, I took a wave over the bow of the boat that drenched everything for the first four feet...including my little digital camera. It is SO dead.

But...I have an older one that uses a small disc (like a half-sized cd) that I retired a year ago. I'll try to get it out and see if I can get it crankin'.

The cross is a splendid little piece (as is all gold ) and now with the Excal, I am one-for-one. I'll play with the old camera and get the photo up some time this week.

AJ

 

[landman]

No the coil cable is long. I curled the cable tight up near the handle.

 

[Bling]

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