X-1 Probe

[Coinboy007]

I am thinking about getting a Sunray X1 probe for my etrac. I got a good deal on one of the older white ones. Do you guys think it would be worth it to get one with all the modern pinpointers out there today? I have heard great things about these but most of the reviews are a bit dated.. Thanks!

 

[sasquache]

I to would love to have one but there really costly i had one years ago on my whites dfx and loved it but the thing is i wish sunray made them universal for use with every brand.

 

[Elmy]

I am thinking about getting a Sunray X1 probe for my etrac. I got a good deal on one of the older white ones. Do you guys think it would be worth it to get one with all the modern pinpointers out there today? I have heard great things about these but most of the reviews are a bit dated.. Thanks!

The upper shaft needs to be modified and with the probe , your cable would be on the outside instead of thru the rods....other than that it is an excellent addition to any detector.

 

[Coinboy007]

The upper shaft needs to be modified and with the probe , your cable would be on the outside instead of thru the rods....other than that it is an excellent addition to any detector.

It comes attached to a white Explorer 2 shaft. Thanks

 

[floodplaindetector]

Years ago I had one and it worked well. The only reason I got rid of it was the extra weight it added when swinging.

 

[Coinboy007]

Well I pulled the trigger on one. Thanks for the advice everyone!

 

[sasquache]

Well I pulled the trigger on one. Thanks for the advice everyone!

Be sure to keep us informed how it performs out in the field!

 

[Coinboy007]

Be sure to keep us informed how it performs out in the field!

I will. It’s set to arrive Saturday.

 

[UtahRich]

I am thinking about getting a Sunray X1 probe for my etrac. I got a good deal on one of the older white ones. Do you guys think it would be worth it to get one with all the modern pinpointers out there today? I have heard great things about these but most of the reviews are a bit dated.. Thanks!

Absolutely, if you can handle the weight. I used one for years on my Explorer XS (old white probe) and then again when I bought my etrac (newer black probe). Make sure you have an open screen, as in no discrimination, when pinpointing. Faster and more accurate pinpointing and helps find good targets quickly when collocated with rusty nails and such.

I injured my shoulder some time ago and after surgery could not manage the weight any longer and transitioned to a hand held. I missed the X-1. A lot. But you gotta do what you gotta do.

Good luck with it.

Rich

 

[UtahRich]

I to would love to have one but there really costly i had one years ago on my whites dfx and loved it but the thing is i wish sunray made them universal for use with every brand.

Would be nice, but not possible - the "X-1 probe" is actually a 1" diameter COIL specifically made for the Minelab FBS detectors. I like the idea though.

rich

 

[714 Metal Detecting]

Is there a link to check out this probe ?

 

[Coinboy007]

Is there a link to check out this probe ?

They stopped making it years ago but if you look up Sunray X1 probe you can see pictures