Just got back from my local Minelab Dealer's shop (Ground Balanced Extreme) in Jamul, Cal. San Diego County. Bob is a Great Guy to talk with, has a nice shop, I need more money. Got me an Xmas present for me....a new 6" DD coil, can't wait to try it out. I am going to try and talk my Brother into running out to the desert with me this weekend and see how it does in the gold fields? I have a Park to hunt and I want to go back to the secret spot at the beach and see how it handles the variety of soils and conditions. More on this later. Anybody have any advise? Thanks Rick