My hunt for the best detector

[mortarman]

I'll give you the perspective of a recent newbie. I wanted to find my first detector and was lustful for a bells and whistle machine. I'm a electronic technician, a ham radio operator and collect antique test equipment so as you can imagine, I am a techno geek! I kept teetering on the fence; should I get the Fisher F5 or maybe the AT Pro? I knew about Tesro but passed them up because they looked like beginner machines. Well I finally bought a Vaquero (thanks Mike!) and I'm so glad I did! Mike is correct. It makes you a better detectorist! And when you aquire those skills and armed with that kind of machine? Look out!!
Now I just have to get over my irrational fear of going out searching in public. I need a hunting buddy.

 

[nw1886]

There is really something to be said about getting a machine that is matched "to" you. I have a "flagship" box, invested serious time in learning it, and still love more basic machines also. All my detecting buds have "top" equipment and you know what....we all love switching it up and going with our more basic ones and they get a lot of the "post hunt" conversation. I get so sick of the "my machine is better" thing................................pick a basic "one of the ones" and enjoy.

 

[D&P-OR]

There is really something to be said about getting a machine that is matched "to" you. I have a "flagship" box, invested serious time in learning it, and still love more basic machines also. All my detecting buds have "top" equipment and you know what....we all love switching it up and going with our more basic ones and they get a lot of the "post hunt" conversation. I get so sick of the "my machine is better" thing................................pick a basic "one of the ones" and enjoy.

Ain't that the living truth!!!!!!!------This hobby is about fun & enjoyment, not about "blood letting".-------Pick a detector that you like and it will like you (produce for you).