I own and use a bunch of detectors that were introduced from about 1994 up to the present, and all of them work well. Nothing that has come along made them work any different than they have worked and still do. I have two FORS CoRe units that have been in my arsenal for over three years, and they are staying ut in my detector battery because they work, and work quite well. The same goes for two FORS series Relic models that have provided me two+ years of satisfaction and splendid results afield, and with all the detectors that have come along since, the Relic still performes just as well, and better than most of the competition.
Dave_E said:
When I originally bought the Racer 2, I decided on it rather than the CoRe because of the CoRe design.
Did you ever get you hands on a CoRe, or Relic, to compare them with the Racer 2? Ever compared them with their smaller-size coil and also hunt with each of them for 30 minutes or longer using a standard 7X11 DD coil? Likely not, because the FORS series design,
while it appears to be a heavier package layout, is one of the best balanced and most comfortable detectors I have ever used, especially if hunting for any period of time with a mid-sized to standard-sized search coil attached. Much lighter and more comfortable with a 7X11 than the Racer 2. I won't even use the 7X11 on a Racer series model, and don't even own a Racer 2 7X11 DD coil. If I want to hunt with that size coil, it will be on the working end of a CoRe or Relic
Dave_E said:
I switch modes and make adjustments A LOT when I detect. I couldn't see myself constantly flipping the detector up sideways to make changes.
Well, I guess if you are a 'frequent mode and setting switcher,' then one of the models with an in-your-face display and control access might be more to your liking. I do change some settings or search modes with some of my detectors, but only in a few applications. It's not a normal behavior for me because I know the sites I am hunting, know my detector and coil set-up well, and have ample confidence in my saved settings for each program. I just seldom change anything.
And if I want to make adjustments with a CoRe or Relic, it is almost as simple as with my Racer 2 or Impact or Multi-Kruzer or other brand models I use. Like I said, there isn't a lot of want or need to change adjustments or search modes, at least not for me or not all that frequently, and the CoRe and relic are quite 'functional' just they way they are. I might trim some of my detectors in the near future and possibly let one Relic go, but not all of them and never a CoRe. They both match or better all my other detectors.
Dave_E said:
Nokta/Makro is working out their issues with better balancing machines.
Whatever 'issues' they perceive is one thing, but 'balance' is going to be difficult to achieve and have it be better than the FORS series packaging.
Dave_E said:
The way the Impact, Kruzer, and soon to be Storm are physically laid out, it looks like they may have moved on from the CF77/CoRe/Relic form factor and I for one am glad. Just my opinion.
As mentioned, I don't have any issues with my CoRe and Relic designs, nor the Racer 2. I like the Impact's balance and feel over the Racer 2, and the Multi-Kruzer is also a comfortable detector in my hand.
Looking at the video from Nokta/Makro I did notice the newer design package, but we don't know for certain what the entire package I, or what will be offered to consumers. I know I anticipate seeing what comes from this great company, or companies if you will, in the way of packaging and design of the Nokta device as I tend to be rather partial to that brand, having 2 CoRe, 2 Relic and 1 Impact devices in my personal detector 'Team.'
The Makro line has three new submersible/waterproof models, and from the looks of it, the next Nokta unit might follow that trend, and with their attention to quality design, of both electronics and packaging, I am sure there will be more excellent models to come. but I am equally comfortable in knowing that such progress isn't going to have a negative effect on the design and performance of what we have now. Racer 2, CoRe, Relic, Impact ... they are all going to continue to serve us well.
Just my thoughts.
Monte
