Rattlehead
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Just curious.. This is more about design than functionality.
1) What kind of detector shaft do you prefer?
a) Straight Shaft
b) S Shaft
2) Which coil to shaft mount location do you prefer?
a) Center of the coil
b) Back of the coil
3) Battery life vs weight: Which of the two options below would you choose?
a) A 4.5lb detector with a battery life of 12 hours.
b) A 2.5lbs detector with a battery life of 6 hours.
4) Which battery type do you prefer?
a) Removable & rechargeable battery pack.
b) Internal battery - Manufacturer serviceable.
c) Standard disposable or rechargeable batteries.
5) How many hours does your typical day of detecting consist of?
a) 1-3 hours.
b) 3-6 hours.
c) More than 6 hours.
6) Would you be willing to pay $75-$125 more for a detector made from lighter materials such as carbon fiber to save a few ounces?
a) Yes
b) No
7) How important is the collapsibility of a detector (as in how compact it is once collapsed)?
a) Very important.
b) Somewhat important.
c) Not important.
8) Which style of pinpointing button do you prefer?
a) Thumb actuated button on the face of the detector controls.
b) Trigger style toggle or button on the rear of the control housing.
Who knows, maybe manufacturers will pick up some hints from this thread.
[edit] Please copy, paste and highlight your answers similar to how TNsharpshooter did below. Makes it easier to read the results.
[edit] Added another question. #8.
1) What kind of detector shaft do you prefer?
a) Straight Shaft
b) S Shaft
2) Which coil to shaft mount location do you prefer?
a) Center of the coil
b) Back of the coil
3) Battery life vs weight: Which of the two options below would you choose?
a) A 4.5lb detector with a battery life of 12 hours.
b) A 2.5lbs detector with a battery life of 6 hours.
4) Which battery type do you prefer?
a) Removable & rechargeable battery pack.
b) Internal battery - Manufacturer serviceable.
c) Standard disposable or rechargeable batteries.
5) How many hours does your typical day of detecting consist of?
a) 1-3 hours.
b) 3-6 hours.
c) More than 6 hours.
6) Would you be willing to pay $75-$125 more for a detector made from lighter materials such as carbon fiber to save a few ounces?
a) Yes
b) No
7) How important is the collapsibility of a detector (as in how compact it is once collapsed)?
a) Very important.
b) Somewhat important.
c) Not important.
8) Which style of pinpointing button do you prefer?
a) Thumb actuated button on the face of the detector controls.
b) Trigger style toggle or button on the rear of the control housing.
Who knows, maybe manufacturers will pick up some hints from this thread.
[edit] Please copy, paste and highlight your answers similar to how TNsharpshooter did below. Makes it easier to read the results.
[edit] Added another question. #8.
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