X1 Probe, if your on the fence...

[Anonymous]

There has been a lot of talk here lately about the X1 and if it is worth it. Well I got mine the other day and already can not imagine life without it ever again. Costing 2 bills with the shaft is steep but man what a difference. For those targets on the edge of the hole and also the ones that fall throught the scoop at the beach the time saved is priceless. Also saves time digging those iffy iron tones you do not have to get all the way to the target before you know what it is. If your on the fence take the plunge you will not regret it.

 

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[Anonymous]

Not seen too many negative postings on the X-1 probe around the place and after using my home made version I guess it's time to get one that has "intergrated into the Explorer electronics" properties that means simply flicking a switch to engage or dis-engage it.
I can't wait to get it.:d
HARDNOSE

 

[Anonymous]

what is it cositng you in AU$ hardnose, if you don't mind me asking?? how advanced is the installation procedure?? I'm tossing up between the X1 and a vibra probe.
cheers!!
Craig (aka stick)

 

[Anonymous]

whats the url to order the X1 probe to see what its about

 

[Anonymous]

150.00 US dollars = 263.53 Australian dollars
Exchange rate: 1.756851
Rate valid as of: 25/6/2002
I have ordered the X-1 with just a coil connector and it's going to cost me around
Au $320.00 Australian dollars.
I can imagine what you might be thinking and that is that HARDNOSE is going to be what equates to about 25%(1/4) of the total cost of the Explorer, comes to mind.
Oh well. It might be the best way to go if you do not want to muck about with:
1. Extra batteries
2. A circuit that is independent of the Explorer.
might as well utilise the Explorer electronics.
Realise that the x-1 is really quite simply another tubular shaped long miniature search coil that can be switched to and from the larger coil.
If you are going to get one for the stock Explorer it works out to US $179.95 plus postage and handling and do not forget customs and duties when we get it into this country. I am not sure how much that is going to be.(please don't let it be TOO much).
That price does NOT include the upper shaft that needs to be sent in first or you can purchase another from Sunray for about US$30.00 I think.
It's starting to add up now,isn't?
I reckon though, for the Explorer, that the X-1 is the way to go.
It comes from SUNRAY, a fairly respectable and honourable company(so far it seems that way from what I have seen to date )so it should be okay.
The Vibra probe is also a good option because you can use it with any other detector, but whilst I am using the Explorer soley I think
I'll spend my money on the X-1.
There are quite a few other probes I have seen around lately so the choices are there.
HARDNOSE
Try this link for a currency converter:
http://www.expedia.co.uk/daily/resources/currency/Default.asp?=-1469&MSID=F6C784E85CC54FF9955EA4183B79DBC2
and this one for another probe:
http://www.intexsystemscorp.com/

 

[Anonymous]

yeah I like that it's (the X1) made to be part of and attached to the machine, and identifys the target as the normal coil does on the smart screen, so it's no doubt worth the money. people generally have a very favourable opinion of the device so it may well be the way to go.
if you are receiving it by mail, forget the extra taxes (customs duties etc) you'll not be charged any!! you have to have merchandise over $1000 before any charges are added. That was the case when I was importing archery equipment from the Uk to Australia up until the end of last year so if they haven't changed it you'll be within that limit.
cheers!!
stick

 

[Anonymous]

I shoot a Mathews Conquest Pro. What do you shoot? Merlins?
Anyway, the probe is definitely worth the money. Before you actually have it in your hands, it seems like way too much money. Not once you get it, you will wonder why you waited so long to get one. Besides the features, the bottom line is they will find you more coins! You can't imagine how many coins I have found in the same hole with the probe that once I had the first coin out, the coil would not pick up the others because the halo was broken.
The only ones that complain about it are the ones that have never had one and "don't need it". They argue the strongest. They think their vibraprobes are just as good and there is no changing their mind. They are not even in the same league!
If you decide to get one, I would bet that considering your location, you would be able to sell it for more than you paid if you didn't like it. I am sure you would at least break even. Trust me though, you will not want to sell it when you use it! <IMG SRC="/forums/images/biggrin.gif" BORDER=0 ALT="">

 

[Anonymous]

Seldom if ever and then it's usually someone selling his whole rig. I wouldn't let mine go, no way!!!

 

[Anonymous]

I have the vibra probe and I hate it because you have to get close to the target for a response. It does the job alright but when I go to an old park with lots of tree roots in the ground I have to get within an inch before it even gives be a bump. The X1 has the ability to reach out 3 inches. That will save me tons of time not having to get through those roots all the way. The only problem is that they are so behind with back orders that there is no telling when mine will get here.

 

[Anonymous]

I've got a Martin Scepter II Elite, fury cams.
From the Uk I get the arrows; up to $100 a set cheaper then when locally brought, including postage etc. I've also brought a spig drop down rest and other bits and pieces.......
as for the X-1 VS vibra probe, I like the fact that the X-1 registers targets on the smart screen like the normal coils, to me it would be worth the extra $$ for that feature.....
happy arra loosin'

 

[Anonymous]

Great bow! I love Martins! I have a brand new pro series risor at a buddies house he was going to try and find the stuff to build it, but we can't. It is machined and was one of those that only Martin Dealers that sold $X amount of bows a year got. Didn't make many and parts are hard to find. The limb pockets attach to the risor about like yours. I am pretty sure it is an Ocelot. I would like to build it up. I got the risor on ebay last year for $10, so if I ever could find limb pockets, cams and limbs, I could build it fairly cheap.
I just bought a brand new looking split limb High Country Machined Extreme at a pawn shop for $59! They didn't know what they had I guess. I am not into H.C.'s that much, but I sure couldn't pass that deal up. I will probably shoot it some and see how it shoots. I might find lighter limbs and build it for my wife.
I figured that since you said you got stuff from the UK that you probably had one of those Merlins. I haven't shot one, but I hear they are great bows.
If you ever need anything state side, I would be more than happy to get it for you and ship it to you. People know me on the forums and know I am trustworthy.
I am getting ready to list a Eotech HoloGraphic sight with a HHA mount on Ebay. Have you used those before?
Send me an email sometime! <IMG SRC="/forums/images/smile.gif" BORDER=0 ALT="">

 

[Anonymous]

I made a little bit of a mistake with my calculations.
179.95 US dollars = 316.15 Australian dollars
Exchange rate: 1.756851
Rate valid as of: 25/6/2002
So each American dollar would cost me about 1.8 Australian dollars
and I if I bought the X-1 probe, for the advertised price , it would cost me about Au 316.15 Australian dollars.
This does not include any other associated costs such as a new upper shaft with the fitted X-1 probe switch fitted or the cost of poastage and handling.
It is a slightly extra cost to be considered, on top of the cost , but not a major factor that will result in one having this VERY useful addition to the Explorer.
HARDNOSE