Use of "The Force"

[Neil in West Jersey]

The deleted post (for those who care) was just a comment that the type of metal detector you own it is not as important as how well you use it. Compare detecting to professional sports. These athletes do not just show up on Sunday, but they practice and watch recordings all week long. They know the plays backwards and forwards. The detectorist who only gets out 5 or 6 times a year will not find as much as a person who detects every weekend, regardless of brand and model. I know people who own discount store detectors who find better things more often than friends of mine who are using $1800 units.

We all rely too much on the bells and whistles. It is time to "let go... Use the force" become one with your V3i! After a while you will begin to trust your instincts more than the display.

 

[Aurium]

Wow..and I thought my Jedi underwear were just extra lucky. (It has to be the force)

 

[UtahRich]

It is time to "let go... Use the force" become one with your V3i! After a while you will begin to trust your instincts more than the display.

 

[CyberSage]

So let it be known that on this day... the fifteenth day of the twelfth month, two thousand and ten in the day of our lord, that "Neil Of West Jersey" has proclaimed that the only comparison that is worthy of his peers is not that of a machine verses a machine, but rather... the heart of the hunters themselves that will stand testament to the divine ownership of the spoils that lay entombed in the very earth that gave us birth...

... or something like that.

I think I will still rely on my trusty V3. No Offense.

Jack

 

[NebTrac]

So let it be known that on this day... the fifteenth day of the twelfth month, two thousand and ten in the day of our lord, that "Neil Of West Jersey" has proclaimed that the only comparison that is worthy of his peers is not that of a machine verses a machine, but rather... the heart of the hunters themselves that will stand testament to the divine ownership of the spoils that lay entombed in the very earth that gave us birth...

... or something like that.

I think I will still rely on my trusty V3. No Offense.

Jack

Your forgot Jack.....we also learned that squirrels are now sporting "light sabers". How'd they get those? This takes my squirrel hunting to a whole 'nother level....especially with the flying squirrels.

NebTrac

 

[Neil in West Jersey]

So let it be known that on this day... the fifteenth day of the twelfth month, two thousand and ten in the day of our lord, that "Neil Of West Jersey" has proclaimed that the only comparison that is worthy of his peers is not that of a machine verses a machine, but rather... the heart of the hunters themselves that will stand testament to the divine ownership of the spoils that lay entombed in the very earth that gave us birth...

... or something like that.

I think I will still rely on my trusty V3. No Offense.

Jack

Keep in mind that the owner of a high end metal detector such as a V3i has a distinct advantage. My only point was that it is more the operator than the model.

Point: I went out last Friday with another V3i owner. He has only been out once or twice all year. He found 3 buttons and I found 9. Luck? Possibly, but I think not. Practice makes perfect is the message.

 

[Larry (IL)]

Practice certainly makes you better and the more you practice, the better you get in two different ways that I can think of. The art of metal detecting and familiarity of your detector. Two of the most important factors above the selection of your detector IMO. When you add location to the other three factors you will have the equation for consistent successful detecting.

 

[CyberSage]

Seriously, no offense intended Neil. I am in complete and total agreement with you on this. I guess I got all excited over the squirrels. Good post.

 

[UtahRich]

Select a really good detector and take the time to learn how to use it.

We can get very wrapped up in minutiae when talking about detectors but it really boils down to the person swinging the detector. A golfer can go buy a very expensive set of top of the line clubs, but if the clubs require more ability than the golfer has the end result will be disappointing.


Best of luck to everybody with their detector.

Merry Christmas


Rich

 

[Larry (IL)]

Well said Rich, Merry Christmas

 

[JASONSPAZ1]

n/t

 

[MANDAD76]

Goin to church no more makes you a Chritian - than standin in your garage makes you a car - than owning the best metal detector makes you a good detectorist!!! The end.