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Making the jump Garrett"s or White's
- Thread starter philipk
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Whichever, get one used. If you find this isnt for you, you can sell and not lose as much.
AS to detectors, the Garrett is infinitely easier to use than the XLT. The XLT has lots of cool "techno" features. The Garrett runs smoother and there is less to go wrong. The XLT has lots of adjustments to set up about any way you want. The Garrett has sizing, a real nice thing under most conditions. The XLT, well, doesn't.
Both will work about as well as the other in experienced hands. I believe, having used the XLT and the Garrett 1350, that you will become experienced sooner with the Garrett.
AS to detectors, the Garrett is infinitely easier to use than the XLT. The XLT has lots of cool "techno" features. The Garrett runs smoother and there is less to go wrong. The XLT has lots of adjustments to set up about any way you want. The Garrett has sizing, a real nice thing under most conditions. The XLT, well, doesn't.
Both will work about as well as the other in experienced hands. I believe, having used the XLT and the Garrett 1350, that you will become experienced sooner with the Garrett.
The GTI 1500 costs less, and has the ability to size an object. For the same amount of $$ as the XLT, you could even upgrade to the 2500, or purchase the 1500 and an extra coil.
Good luck with your final purchase. It's a great hobby!
Good luck with your final purchase. It's a great hobby!
Uncle Willy
New member
It's a no brainer. If this is your very first detector go with the 1500 as it is much easier to learn and use as opposed to the XLT which isn't easy. To many newbies get all wrapped up in the hype and buy more detector than they can handle, get frustrated, and stick the detector in the closet.
My recommendation would be to start out with a 250 and work your way up. Course the 250 is such a great machine you might not want to move up right away. Good luck in your decision.
Bill
My recommendation would be to start out with a 250 and work your way up. Course the 250 is such a great machine you might not want to move up right away. Good luck in your decision.
Bill