George,
Saw your post and noted your signature line . . . "
I use what works" . . . . . . We've been hunting for about the same length of time and over the years I've used countless detectors and as something that better fits my needs and hunting preferences comes out, I tend to give it a "run for the money" and put it through its paces . . . as those have hunted with me know, I also "
Use what Works" and the Deus does just that . . . .
As you've said, the Deus is unlike anything else out there for a number of factors starting with the lack of weight, lack or cords, build quality and as I have found over the past few months, performance in the field.
I've talked with fellow hunters in Europe and the UK for the past two years on how the Deus performs and there is a notable shift to that model from other brands that had been at the top of the mountain for years. The one problem was that there was simply not enough inventory to meet the existing demand overseas for XP to even consider supplying the US market. Well, as time moved on and the factory moved to a new facility growing in size, they explored the option of expanding the Deus market (which required support in the US as well). Opting to start with the Deus, XP is now available in the US in very limited quantity and based on my experience as well as that of others that I have shared it with and those that have used it in other parts of the country, it is an exciting piece of equipment. Rather than boring you with the background of the company which is available on their website, a few points on the detector itself.
- There are no cords anywhere on the unit - the coil, control unit and headphones all communicate with a very fast protocol making it ideal for searching in areas that are overgrown and swapping coils are a snap!
- The weight - or lack thereof . . . . . .with the control unit attached it is 2.2 pounds . . . . removed it weighs just 1.9 pounds!
- Lithium Polymer batteries provide a great deal of power in a small size - close to 30 hours on a charge and it recharges in under 90 minutes from totally dead!
- Lightweight control unit - weighs under 4 ounces - with a very simple to navigate menu system
- Choice of multiple frequencies (4kHz, 8kHz, 12kHz and 18kHz) - pick the one best suited for your target and area
- Serviced in the US under a 2-year warranty
As more units get out there the find photos will start to appear . . . . . . I have several of finds made while coin hunting, relic hunting and beach hunting that I will get up once I transfer them from my other computer. My first find was a 1936 Wheat cent in a hole where 3 nails were sticking out of the sides of the hole . . . . . and that was at a site that measured at most 50'x50' and has been hit by probably every hunter in the area.
There is a learning curve but the manual is well written and can shorten the time to get the most out of the Deus . . . . . I'd be happy to field any questions on the unit or share tips that can address issues one might come across in their searches based on my time in the field . . . .
Andy
