I took advantage of the triple score Christmas sale…

[Silverbackbob]

It looks like we still have about 10 days to 2 weeks of ok weather before the ground freezes here. We are also supposed to get some rain which will help make the ground more diggable.

I’ve been out of the hobby for awhile but my grandson is showing interest so I thought what the heck. I’m thinking a simplex for him, but which model? Any advice would be appreciated.

I’m an old Fisher cz guy so 8m sure there will be a learning curve, probably a lengthy one for me on the triple score! Getting up and down isn’t as easy as it used to be either at 71. Hope springs eternal!!

 

[MuddyMo]

Wow, where do you live Alaska?
The simplexes are good detectors but are not the lightest or easy to use for many because of the tones. For a great super lightweight waterproof detector I like the X10 pro at around $200. For a light and easy to use SMF detector the 440 or 540 vanquishes are great too. A used one can be had for around $200 +/-
The CZs are great but heavy to swing.

 

[Silverbackbob]

I got out for a couple of hours yesterday. Cold and snow next week so racing Mother Nature. Here’s my thoughts.

1. At 71, getting up and down and digging isn’t as easy as it used to be!

2. Just reading the manual before hand isn’t enough.

3. I should have run a bunch of my old coin finds under the coil to see what the vid numbers were.

4. I love how light it is….and how much heavier it seemed towards the end.

5. With the Christmas special, it’s quite a dea when you subtract the retail price of what the headphones, pouch, carry bag, digger, hat, and probe cost separately.

6. I miss the ease of use of my old cz70 pro…but man did it love iron..especially old nails.

7. Hopefully with a winter of studying and learning the adjustments the triple will become more natural.

Hope springs Eternal!! The anticipation of digging a new find never goes away.