Celtic Dragon
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What is better? The Sun Ray probe or a hand held pin pointer?
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Probe Comparison
- Thread starter Celtic Dragon
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The Sun Ray probes are better for me.
Can't answer for you.
Most of the arguments against inline probes are made by those who have never used them.
Weight - the most common "con" really is a non-issue. The entire unit only weighs 10 ounces, and is mounted near the control box. In fact, you can mount the probe on the control box if you want. Or, while hunting, stick the probe in your pouch or pocket.
Wires - properly mounted, wires are less of a problem than headphones. I've never had a problem in brush. Ever.
Cost - can definitely add up if you have several detectors. If you have just one, the inlines are so durable, they will easily outlast handhelds. I've had the same DX-1 mounted to no less than three different DFX's and one V3i over the years. It's still going strong.
The weakest point of the hand held pointer is generally the switch. especially the kind that you have to keep the button depressed while you use it. The switch wears out or water enters the pointer. The inline probe is pretty much immune from this, though only the probe part is water proof, the control is certainly rain, snow, or dew proof. Just don't set your detector in a water puddle.
As with everything, you can gather all the information available, but ultimately, only you can answer that question.
Can't answer for you.
Most of the arguments against inline probes are made by those who have never used them.
Weight - the most common "con" really is a non-issue. The entire unit only weighs 10 ounces, and is mounted near the control box. In fact, you can mount the probe on the control box if you want. Or, while hunting, stick the probe in your pouch or pocket.
Wires - properly mounted, wires are less of a problem than headphones. I've never had a problem in brush. Ever.
Cost - can definitely add up if you have several detectors. If you have just one, the inlines are so durable, they will easily outlast handhelds. I've had the same DX-1 mounted to no less than three different DFX's and one V3i over the years. It's still going strong.
The weakest point of the hand held pointer is generally the switch. especially the kind that you have to keep the button depressed while you use it. The switch wears out or water enters the pointer. The inline probe is pretty much immune from this, though only the probe part is water proof, the control is certainly rain, snow, or dew proof. Just don't set your detector in a water puddle.
As with everything, you can gather all the information available, but ultimately, only you can answer that question.
BarberBill
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I have an inline probe on a Whites MXT as well as several handhelds. The probe on the MXT outperforms the handhelds in every way other than the fact that it has to be mounted on the machine it's compatible with. The disc and pinpint functions of the computer also work with the probe and the depth is considerably better than most handhelds I've used.
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I own both,
I have the S1 for the Sov.
and the X1 for the Etrac
I will like to get the XL, for the 6000 XL PRO, and the DX for the DFX,
I owned the Garrett Pro-pointer but sold it to a friend because interfere with my other detectors ( Blisstool, T2-SE, 6000 PRO and the DFX)
so for that reason I order the Minelab PROfind hopping it will solve my problem.
but If there were inline proves for all my machines I will definitely own them mainly for the Blisstool but at this time is not going to be possible.
On my opinion the proves are much better and no need for other batteries and it's ready to use on the go.
I like the fact of discriminating iron so you don't have to dig dip iron thinking it's a silver coin.
Yes they are more expensive but they are worth each penny.
HH.
Elki.
I have the S1 for the Sov.
and the X1 for the Etrac
I will like to get the XL, for the 6000 XL PRO, and the DX for the DFX,
I owned the Garrett Pro-pointer but sold it to a friend because interfere with my other detectors ( Blisstool, T2-SE, 6000 PRO and the DFX)
so for that reason I order the Minelab PROfind hopping it will solve my problem.
but If there were inline proves for all my machines I will definitely own them mainly for the Blisstool but at this time is not going to be possible.
On my opinion the proves are much better and no need for other batteries and it's ready to use on the go.
I like the fact of discriminating iron so you don't have to dig dip iron thinking it's a silver coin.
Yes they are more expensive but they are worth each penny.
HH.
Elki.
Larry (IL)
Well-known member
Since you already use a FZ-1, you should already know the advantages of the SunRay. Which product is best for you, we can not say.
BarberBill
New member
Skookum - you've got it figured right, laying the detector down and slightly away with the coil pointing 90degrees away from the target usually takes care of the problem.
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Celtic Dragon
New member
Thank you for your responses. CD <><