beachclad
Full Member
I've been detecting on the beach on an almost daily basis and I frequently walk several miles to my destination and back.
The problem is that my ACE 300 takes a minute or two to disassemble and put into a backpack. It's a chore. Even then, the pistol grip and control box don't really collapse into a smaller size. So I frequently carry my detector in my hand as I walk, fully assembled.
It would be nice to have a foldable one. I initially balked at the idea of buying something like the Garrett ATX, due to its weight. However, I see from the stock images that it's surprisingly portable. It folds into a neat 20" tall unit that fits inside a backpack.
Are there any other detectors like this at a slightly lower price range? Or any that have a collapsible/foldable shaft with a detachable control box? Specifically, salt water detectors.
The problem is that my ACE 300 takes a minute or two to disassemble and put into a backpack. It's a chore. Even then, the pistol grip and control box don't really collapse into a smaller size. So I frequently carry my detector in my hand as I walk, fully assembled.
It would be nice to have a foldable one. I initially balked at the idea of buying something like the Garrett ATX, due to its weight. However, I see from the stock images that it's surprisingly portable. It folds into a neat 20" tall unit that fits inside a backpack.
Are there any other detectors like this at a slightly lower price range? Or any that have a collapsible/foldable shaft with a detachable control box? Specifically, salt water detectors.