Lightest Metal Detector

[Mtnmn]

If you don't want to spring for more than what you paid for the Ace, here are your four best choices. The Whites Coinmaster at $180 and 2.5 lbs. The Fisher F-2 at $200 and 2.6 lbs. The Teknetics Alpha at $200 and 2.2 lbs. and the Tesoro Compadre at $160 and 2.2 lbs.

 

[terry-cola]

After 8 days of my appendix being removed, I went yesterday with my compadre, which is super light weight, and found some clad. My wife was doing the digging of course.

 

[larryk56]

The Tesor's are really light weight and do a great job!

If this is your first detector, don't get caught up in all
the hype. You can find alot of great things without
breaking the bank.

Thumbs Up with Tesoro! The lightest I have used
but I am sure there are others.

 

[cadman_us]

One thing I have heard about the Tesoros without manual ground balance (Cibola, Silver, Compadre and the Deleon) have problems in certain parts of the country that have heavy soil mineralization, you might call Tesoro and ask them what they recommend for your part of the country. Here in Oklahoma, where I am at, soil is not a problem, in Georgia it might be a different story.

 

[gmanlight]

Lightist with meter Tek / Fisher

 

[skookum]

High,
A while back I was searching the net for "good value for your buck" metal detectors and I came across a British manufacturer.
C. Scope.
Their units seem simple to operate and are fairly light weight.
Maybe you should look at what they have to offer.
www.cscope.co.uk/

HH
skookum

 

[ken(toronto)]

The Detectorpro Pirate pro has the electronics in the headphones, so you're basically swinging the coil only.

I weighed the rods and coil individually and they added up to total 1.025Kg; or 2.255 lbs

Should be even lighter but the coil is heavy, but appear very rugged.

And you can use it in shallow water.

Ken

 

[GoVidGo]

Get on KELLYCO and compare detectors and it will give the wirght of the ones you post to compare....

The Tesoros and the teknetics are both light and good and have some models that are simple to use and get some great depth!

I have owned a T2, not a tesoro, but have heard some great stuff about them...

 

[gabbyhayes]

After tons of research I decided on the AT Pro with the 5x8 coil. Not the lightest detector out there but was ok and with the smaller coil is very well balanced.
It seems to feel lighter than my ACE250.
The shaft had more reach than most so I'll also be able to use it when she's not.(I'm over 6 feet)
It had several features that compliments my arsenal especially the waterproof feature.
It was simple to learn yet very powerful, and once the standard mode is mastered she can switch to the pro mode.
This was also a huge consideration as I really didn't want to have a complete line of his and hers detectors if she really gets into this hobby.
My wife's birthday is in two weeks so this gives me some time to learn the machine.then I'll be able to teach her.
Thanx to everyone that replied to my posting. I appreciated your thoughts and comments as they did help me with my decision.
This forum is a great place to exchange ideas and to get help when it's needed!!
Thanx Again

 

[Salida]

For a lite detector look at the delta 4000

 

[Hobo lobo]

Tesoro

 

[jackintexas]

I think the Delta 4000 by Technetics is very light and has a lot of good features.And also not very expensive.......Jack

 

[kirk01]

After tons of research I decided on the AT Pro with the 5x8 coil. Not the lightest detector out there but was ok and with the smaller coil is very well balanced.
It seems to feel lighter than my ACE250.
The shaft had more reach than most so I'll also be able to use it when she's not.(I'm over 6 feet)
It had several features that compliments my arsenal especially the waterproof feature.
It was simple to learn yet very powerful, and once the standard mode is mastered she can switch to the pro mode.
This was also a huge consideration as I really didn't want to have a complete line of his and hers detectors if she really gets into this hobby.
My wife's birthday is in two weeks so this gives me some time to learn the machine.then I'll be able to teach her.
Thanx to everyone that replied to my posting. I appreciated your thoughts and comments as they did help me with my decision.
This forum is a great place to exchange ideas and to get help when it's needed!!
Thanx Again

Don't know if you pulled the trigger yet, but having used most of the MD' ers mentioned and owning the AT Pro, the V and the Silver swing much lighter then the AT Pro.

You can use them in the water up to 3 feet or so ( don't dunk the control box) and you can use a rain cover if wanted.

I can swing the Vaquero all day long at 64 years young!

Good Hunting,
Denny

 

[Humble Hunter]

When it comes to bang for the buck, warranty and light weight, the Tesoro lineup would be hard to beat.

 

[birdman]

I would say the Vaquero is the best for the money.2.2 pounds and good performance. Mine paid for its self the first year.

 

[DirtAngler]

As far as lightest, inexpensive models, the Tesoro's are hard to beat. But, the weight isn't always the factor, balance is just as, if not, more important. As an example, the F75/ T2 models list their weight a little more than a Xterra, yet feel lighter because they are balanced better. I found this out swinging a buddies F75 comparing it to my Xterra. I added some weight, via a PVC stand at the rear of the detector with lead shot in it to my Xterra, now it actually feels lighter swinging it although it actually weighs more.

 

[Critterhunter]

Balance can help, but I was told that my heavy machine had great balance and to be honest it didn't help me much after two or three hours or more of swinging. So I built a light weight custom shaft (lighter grade upper aluminum shaft and a Whites tall man lower carbon fiber rod to replace my fiberglass one), changed to a lighter arm cup (a Whites one) and hand grip (aluminum bike end bar), and ran a 3 cell lipo battery in it which is much lighter and smaller than an 8 pack of AAs. Result is I dropped almost one and a half pounds off the weight off my machine and I couldn't be happier. Oh, I also ditched the coil cover on my 12x10 and used spray on bed liner to protect the bottom of the coil. Saving just a few ounces or so by doing that might not sound like much but you can tell the difference by not using a coil cover after a long hunt because that extra weight is out there on the end of your shaft.

 

[sheetal]

I think lightest metal detector or machines it is easy to work.

 

[sheetal]

Light machines is very easy to used and always fine loads of the stuff