I need guidance and wisdom to make a purchase (yes, I am new too).

[RobNC]

1. A detector in the $300 - $500 price range.
2. A detector I can grow into as I grow into the hobby. That is, it doesn't have to be so remedial that I outgrow it - I'm happy to learn with it (I hope that makes sense). Definitely not a hobby killer.
3. My only "real" experience detecting was with the aforementioned Nokta. I liked that it was waterproof, could be updated, and had Bluetooth capability. It was also easy for me to use right-away, while having a lot of additional features that I could learn to use and improve upon.
4. I have only the vaguest of ideas as to the need for different coils, style of coils, ferro-something, etc. I know this will mean something to me in the future, and will probably be good to have, but for now those terms mean little to me. I don't have the experience to know, or to know what to ask.
5. My opportunities to hunt will be limited as I will need to get out and knock on doors to ask permission (or go on more paid organized hunts). This is why I'm not jumping into the higher-end detectors. the pathway to enlightenment, in this hobby, will be long and arduous.
6. At this time I am leaning on a Nokta Simplex BT or Ultra. Maybe even the Double-score. But this is only because I got to test-drive one. Open to other suggestions though.
7. And this is out of left field, but I've not seen it addressed. For the detectors with rechargeable batteries, are the batteries replaceable? Or are they like a lot of technology in that once the battery is done (think cellphones and tablets, for example), you have a useless brick?

With those points in mind, I hope I have provided some information on where I'm at, and where I hope to be in this great hobby. I appreciate any, and all, assistance you might offer. And again, I'm sorry for the long-winded post. Thanks!

1. Well, $300-$500 range for a detector. Few choices I'd recommend. Minelab Equinox 600, Nokta Double Score (can't beat the free Accupoint deal it comes with until April 30th), Nokta Legend (You really need to talk to the place before you buy, I do believe you can get into a Legend for right at 5 bills if you talk to the right place. I've had the Equinox 600. Own an Equinox 800 and a Legend. In all fairness The Equinox 800 is a lot smoother than the Legend. The Legend though is something different. It's not as polished as an Equinox, to me it feels heavier(And that is a problem for me and the tendonitis in forearms/elbows) but the Legend finds things I have missed with the Equinox. Just a fact so far, but bear in mind I only have 13 hrs in with the Legend. I don't know how many hours I have into the Equinox but it's probably around 50+ hrs at this point.
Top Pick in my book for the money- Nokta Legend. More refined product is the Equinox 600. It just feels smoother. It is not built as well, and it doesn't have all the settings the Legend does. The Legend is more like an EQ 800 when it comes to options for setup and tweaking. Don't know about the Double Score, imagine it is a slightly neutered Legend. If you really wanted to save some money and still have a decent detector you could get a Minelab XTerra Pro. It's not multi freq though but has an allure to it. I want one!
2. The Legend you can grow with. Coils are available at a much lower cost than Minelab EQ coils.
3. All of the ones I have mentioned are waterproof, bluetooth capable, and updateable except the XTerra Pro.
4) The main purpose of different coils is to accomplish different things with the same detector. Smaller coil= better separation in trashy parks and such. Mid Size coils (like what comes on the Legend) is considered all around/general use. Larger coils are for testing your back for disc problems and your bones for softness... Just kidding. Larger coils allow you to cover more ground quicker and potentially go an extra inch or two into the ground. In an ideal world you would want all three types. Start out with the general mid coil and probe a new area. If it is trashy, come back with the small coil and pick out the good targets. If you go to a new place and the targets are few and far in between bring the larger coil and try to see if anything is down deeper, etc.
5. can't help you there. If you come into this addiction nobody can help you. It's too late. (mine started when I was around 10 yrs old and I'm 53 now).
6. I'm against the simplex. Why cripple yourself that much? At a minimum the Nokta Score or the XTerra Pro. Simplex is just not going to give you enough growing room in my opinion. Nokta Legend? Sweet Spot in my book.
7. *smiles* everything is replaceable if you find the battery. The bigger problem is finding it and on the Nokta Legend I'm not sure how hard it is to replace or how much of a hassle that would be. Equinox has a documented history of leaking water but the battery CAN be replaced. All of these are going to last until at least after the warranty runs out (coincedence?- Nope) My Equinox is still rocking and it has been out of warranty a while now. But it has never been submerged.

Please.. Your post is very short compared to my mini novel response. I hope it helps. Just know I'm not a Pro, Expert, Guru, or other things when it comes to this. I'm just someone who has done this off and on many years. I've used every major brand of detector and been disappointed at one point or another with most of them. Had good units I let go that wish hadn't. And bad ones I couldn't wait to get rid of. The most important part is buying from a place that will SUPPORT you if there is a problem with that purchase. And ask the question of "what if I get this detector and it has a problem out of the box?". Pay close attention to that answer. If they say "get in touch with the manufacturer" That is a the WRONG answer. If it has been less than 5 days and you already have a problem that seller should support you directly. Most will. There are some good ones here that frequent the forum.

Most important of all- Realize when you get this detector regardless of brand or cost you will want another one.. And another.. And another. You will always be looking for something different feel that something better has to be out there, etc. The fact is, these detectors are very close today vs 30 yrs ago. Just pick one, buy it and give it a chance. Most of the time any perceived shortcomings are either caused by where you are hunting (it sucks), your mood that day/unreasonable expectations on what you think should be in the ground. This is not about finding treasures in chests. It's about poking around in dirt and hopefully finding something that makes you grin, laugh, or smile. You must never allow yourself to get disgusted. This is supposed to be an escape from all the mess around us we must endure (work,etc.) Think of it like that and you will be fine.

 

[oldkoot]

1. Well, $300-$500 range for a detector. Few choices I'd recommend. Minelab Equinox 600, Nokta Double Score (can't beat the free Accupoint deal it comes with until April 30th), Nokta Legend (You really need to talk to the place before you buy, I do believe you can get into a Legend for right at 5 bills if you talk to the right place. I've had the Equinox 600. Own an Equinox 800 and a Legend. In all fairness The Equinox 800 is a lot smoother than the Legend. The Legend though is something different. It's not as polished as an Equinox, to me it feels heavier(And that is a problem for me and the tendonitis in forearms/elbows) but the Legend finds things I have missed with the Equinox. Just a fact so far, but bear in mind I only have 13 hrs in with the Legend. I don't know how many hours I have into the Equinox but it's probably around 50+ hrs at this point.
Top Pick in my book for the money- Nokta Legend. More refined product is the Equinox 600. It just feels smoother. It is not built as well, and it doesn't have all the settings the Legend does. The Legend is more like an EQ 800 when it comes to options for setup and tweaking. Don't know about the Double Score, imagine it is a slightly neutered Legend. If you really wanted to save some money and still have a decent detector you could get a Minelab XTerra Pro. It's not multi freq though but has an allure to it. I want one!
2. The Legend you can grow with. Coils are available at a much lower cost than Minelab EQ coils.
3. All of the ones I have mentioned are waterproof, bluetooth capable, and updateable except the XTerra Pro.
4) The main purpose of different coils is to accomplish different things with the same detector. Smaller coil= better separation in trashy parks and such. Mid Size coils (like what comes on the Legend) is considered all around/general use. Larger coils are for testing your back for disc problems and your bones for softness... Just kidding. Larger coils allow you to cover more ground quicker and potentially go an extra inch or two into the ground. In an ideal world you would want all three types. Start out with the general mid coil and probe a new area. If it is trashy, come back with the small coil and pick out the good targets. If you go to a new place and the targets are few and far in between bring the larger coil and try to see if anything is down deeper, etc.
5. can't help you there. If you come into this addiction nobody can help you. It's too late. (mine started when I was around 10 yrs old and I'm 53 now).
6. I'm against the simplex. Why cripple yourself that much? At a minimum the Nokta Score or the XTerra Pro. Simplex is just not going to give you enough growing room in my opinion. Nokta Legend? Sweet Spot in my book.
7. *smiles* everything is replaceable if you find the battery. The bigger problem is finding it and on the Nokta Legend I'm not sure how hard it is to replace or how much of a hassle that would be. Equinox has a documented history of leaking water but the battery CAN be replaced. All of these are going to last until at least after the warranty runs out (coincedence?- Nope) My Equinox is still rocking and it has been out of warranty a while now. But it has never been submerged.

Please.. Your post is very short compared to my mini novel response. I hope it helps. Just know I'm not a Pro, Expert, Guru, or other things when it comes to this. I'm just someone who has done this off and on many years. I've used every major brand of detector and been disappointed at one point or another with most of them. Had good units I let go that wish hadn't. And bad ones I couldn't wait to get rid of. The most important part is buying from a place that will SUPPORT you if there is a problem with that purchase. And ask the question of "what if I get this detector and it has a problem out of the box?". Pay close attention to that answer. If they say "get in touch with the manufacturer" That is a the WRONG answer. If it has been less than 5 days and you already have a problem that seller should support you directly. Most will. There are some good ones here that frequent the forum.

Most important of all- Realize when you get this detector regardless of brand or cost you will want another one.. And another.. And another. You will always be looking for something different feel that something better has to be out there, etc. The fact is, these detectors are very close today vs 30 yrs ago. Just pick one, buy it and give it a chance. Most of the time any perceived shortcomings are either caused by where you are hunting (it sucks), your mood that day/unreasonable expectations on what you think should be in the ground. This is not about finding treasures in chests. It's about poking around in dirt and hopefully finding something that makes you grin, laugh, or smile. You must never allow yourself to get disgusted. This is supposed to be an escape from all the mess around us we must endure (work,etc.) Think of it like that and you will be fine.

The Legends Battery is attached to the Control Pod, I have had my Control pod off and the battery looks like it would be simple to replace, I personally would not attempt to replace the battery myself but it looks to be a simple replacement

 

[Fe Man]

First I want to thank you all for the kind welcome, and the help you have kindly offered. I really appreciate your taking the time to answer my post.

As requested, here is the equipment I currently have:

1. Sunpow GC-1083: This is currently my preferred detector (mainly because I could read and understand the instructions). It seems to do a decent job of it overall as an entry-level machine.
2. Suffla SMD02A: I used the directions from the Sunpow to get an idea of how to use the Suffla. This detector had quite a few videos out when it was first released (but they were done by people who already knew how to use detectors). I had it looked at during the one (and only hunt) I've been on and the consensus was that it was similar to a Bounty Hunter-style unit.
3. My pinpointer is also (sorry) a PRC special. It's an Xdovet. It only does an okay job for me, but that is based on what little I have done so far. I did that unscientific test whereby you place the pinpointer on a table and use a ruler, from the tip, to see the distance it takes to detect a coin. Both a penny, and a nickle, were detected at 1.75 inches from the tip (flat side of the coins). Oddly, and perhaps someone can explain why, a dime, quarter, and half dollar, were detected closer to the tip at 1.25 inches (flat side again). Why is that? Especially with the 50 cent coin? Btw, all coins were modern (1967 to 2015).

Now to individual responses.

 

[Fe Man]

A Score might be a better choice than a Simplex Ultra. It's a stepping stone to the Legend.

In the Minelab world the Vanquish models and X-Terra Pro might be seen as stepping stones to the Equinox models.

Thanks, John.
The legend is something that pops-up often and I might consider that. Minelab is also another contender for sure.

 

[Fe Man]

Hi Fe Man first welcome to the Friendly Metal Detecting Forum

Second there is a great dealer in Tennessee that might just be of great help to you, his name is Richard at Backwoods Detectors, look him up and maybe take a drive to where he is located, he is a very knowledgeable dealer and would probably give you some good sound advice, in which detector would suit your needs, the other plus in visiting a shop that sells detectors is you can actually put your hands on the detectors and get a feel for the ones you are interested in

I am sure you will get many suggestions as to what everyone else thinks would be best for you, but in reality only you can decide what is best for you also what is best for someone else may not be best for you, i have my own opinions as to what works best for me but what I use may not be exactly the best for you

when someone gives you an opinion as to what is great for them that is really all it is, is one persons opinion, and may not be truly good for you and where you will be detecting

Again contact Richard at Backwoods Detectors and take a trip to his place where he sales detectors if at all possible, you may end up with a totally different detector from what you were initially thinking, like myself I own and use several detectors, the Simplex Plus being one of those detectors the Simplex plus is not a bad detector to start out with if you can get past those Dyeing Aflac Goose Tones, I also use a Legend also produced by Nokta, the Legend is a great all around detector with a lot of features for the Money and it is reasonably priced, however the Legend would still not be my choice for a first timer, I own 6 other detectors and My favorites I have, but that is just it they are my favorites and may not be good fit for you

again contact Richard at Backwoods Detectors and he can put you in the rite direction in choosing a detector that is right for you

Thanks OK for this information, and your comments. Backwoods Detectors is about 90 minutes drive from me. But I will give him a call this week. Liked the "Dying Aflac goose tones."

 

[Fe Man]

Hi Fe Man.

To start, what exactly do you hope to accomplish with a new detector? Are there aspects that you don't like about the detectors you have used, that you believe will be remedied with a different detector?

Your answers to those questions, will be helpful in determining what detectors to suggest.

Hi Diga, and thank you for commenting.

That's a good question, sir. My exposure to both detectors, and detecting, has been limited. The Nokta Simplex Plus, I mentioned in the original post, is where the bar is set for me as it is the only non-Amazon detector I have used. I don't have any dislikes from that experience. What I liked about it was that it did a better job discriminating finds (or at least it appeared that way), had BT for wireless headphones, and could be recharged (did a full-day hunting and it still had some left in it).

I anticipate, owing to my location, to be primarily a relic / coin / jewelry detectorist (no prospecting). So a detector more attuned to that kind of hunting would suit me. I hope that helped answer your questions.

 

[Fe Man]

What OK just said is golden. If you can go to a dealer and see, hold, and yep, test run the detectors you are interested in is absolutely paramount in getting the right detector for you the first time. You will be so much happier in the long run, and probably have a machine you actually like to use over and over without the underlying desire to upgrade.

Thanks, Hoser. I'll be making some calls this week. There's also a dealer in Knoxville that I'll contact.

 

[Fe Man]

I agree Oldkoot. All of this arguing really needs to stop especially when a new member and new detector user is just asking for some support.

Hi Fe Man, welcome to the forum.

You didn't mention which detectors from China that you purchased on Amazon. Some of them are okay and some are very questionable. If they will detect a US quarter or US nickel at around 6" in an air test, they are working and you can use them for practicing and for shallower stuff

Since you have used the newer Nokta Simplex models, they are on you wishlist and you found them easy to use, that would be a great place to start. They are excellent detectors for the money.

You also mentioned the Nokta Double Score and your $300 to $500 price range. Nokta is having an April sale right now so there are some good deals on the the Simplex models, Score, Double Score and Legend right now too. Some are bundled with a free or almost free Accupoint pinpointer.

I can't remember what Hoser is swinging right now, but Oldkoot, Diga and I all use the Legend for our main or secondary detectors. They are fantastic and certainly fit the bill for something you can grow into for several years in the hobby. I haven't used a Double Score yet but it is Nokta's attempt to simplify the Legend's user interface and features for newer detector owners and for those that don't want to have to change a lot of settings.

Richard at Backwoods Metal Detectors is a Nokta dealer. I think he is in Greeneville TN. He also is on Ebay.

Hey there, Jmaclen,

Thanks for the welcome and the additional information. I posted the info on the detectors (and pinpointer) that I currently own. I haven't done the air-test with them, but the Sunpow found iron for me about 4-inches down in my backyard (strand of old barbed wire in clay soil). Great to learn there is a sale on the Noktas should I go that direction.

 

[Fe Man]

Fe Man, you actually gave us a ton of information in your post and asked us the “right” questions.

Keep asking. We were all beginners once.

And thanks for answering my question regarding the batteries being replaceable. I appreciate your encouragement too.

 

[Fe Man]

Look at the Nokta Makro Double Score or the Minelab Vanquish 540.

Hi CalReg,
I've checked into the Double Score, but will also look into the Vanquish 540. I believe I read something on the 440 a couple of days ago. I appreciate your help.

 

[Fe Man]

1. Well, $300-$500 range for a detector. Few choices I'd recommend. Minelab Equinox 600, Nokta Double Score (can't beat the free Accupoint deal it comes with until April 30th), Nokta Legend (You really need to talk to the place before you buy, I do believe you can get into a Legend for right at 5 bills if you talk to the right place. I've had the Equinox 600. Own an Equinox 800 and a Legend. In all fairness The Equinox 800 is a lot smoother than the Legend. The Legend though is something different. It's not as polished as an Equinox, to me it feels heavier(And that is a problem for me and the tendonitis in forearms/elbows) but the Legend finds things I have missed with the Equinox. Just a fact so far, but bear in mind I only have 13 hrs in with the Legend. I don't know how many hours I have into the Equinox but it's probably around 50+ hrs at this point.
Top Pick in my book for the money- Nokta Legend. More refined product is the Equinox 600. It just feels smoother. It is not built as well, and it doesn't have all the settings the Legend does. The Legend is more like an EQ 800 when it comes to options for setup and tweaking. Don't know about the Double Score, imagine it is a slightly neutered Legend. If you really wanted to save some money and still have a decent detector you could get a Minelab XTerra Pro. It's not multi freq though but has an allure to it. I want one!
2. The Legend you can grow with. Coils are available at a much lower cost than Minelab EQ coils.
3. All of the ones I have mentioned are waterproof, bluetooth capable, and updateable except the XTerra Pro.
4) The main purpose of different coils is to accomplish different things with the same detector. Smaller coil= better separation in trashy parks and such. Mid Size coils (like what comes on the Legend) is considered all around/general use. Larger coils are for testing your back for disc problems and your bones for softness... Just kidding. Larger coils allow you to cover more ground quicker and potentially go an extra inch or two into the ground. In an ideal world you would want all three types. Start out with the general mid coil and probe a new area. If it is trashy, come back with the small coil and pick out the good targets. If you go to a new place and the targets are few and far in between bring the larger coil and try to see if anything is down deeper, etc.
5. can't help you there. If you come into this addiction nobody can help you. It's too late. (mine started when I was around 10 yrs old and I'm 53 now).
6. I'm against the simplex. Why cripple yourself that much? At a minimum the Nokta Score or the XTerra Pro. Simplex is just not going to give you enough growing room in my opinion. Nokta Legend? Sweet Spot in my book.
7. *smiles* everything is replaceable if you find the battery. The bigger problem is finding it and on the Nokta Legend I'm not sure how hard it is to replace or how much of a hassle that would be. Equinox has a documented history of leaking water but the battery CAN be replaced. All of these are going to last until at least after the warranty runs out (coincedence?- Nope) My Equinox is still rocking and it has been out of warranty a while now. But it has never been submerged.

Please.. Your post is very short compared to my mini novel response. I hope it helps. Just know I'm not a Pro, Expert, Guru, or other things when it comes to this. I'm just someone who has done this off and on many years. I've used every major brand of detector and been disappointed at one point or another with most of them. Had good units I let go that wish hadn't. And bad ones I couldn't wait to get rid of. The most important part is buying from a place that will SUPPORT you if there is a problem with that purchase. And ask the question of "what if I get this detector and it has a problem out of the box?". Pay close attention to that answer. If they say "get in touch with the manufacturer" That is a the WRONG answer. If it has been less than 5 days and you already have a problem that seller should support you directly. Most will. There are some good ones here that frequent the forum.

Most important of all- Realize when you get this detector regardless of brand or cost you will want another one.. And another.. And another. You will always be looking for something different feel that something better has to be out there, etc. The fact is, these detectors are very close today vs 30 yrs ago. Just pick one, buy it and give it a chance. Most of the time any perceived shortcomings are either caused by where you are hunting (it sucks), your mood that day/unreasonable expectations on what you think should be in the ground. This is not about finding treasures in chests. It's about poking around in dirt and hopefully finding something that makes you grin, laugh, or smile. You must never allow yourself to get disgusted. This is supposed to be an escape from all the mess around us we must endure (work,etc.) Think of it like that and you will be fine.

Thank you for your kind response RobNC. I appreciate all the information you have provided.
You gave me a lot to think about.

 

[Fe Man]

Welcome Fe Man!

I'm a Nokta guy basically for the same reasons you stated...rechargeable battery, waterproof, bluetooth, upgradeable, easy to turn on and go hunting. Do you have a pinpointer? Because that is almost a must-have for the majority of us. As you have probably noticed, quite a few of the members here will say that their detector (irregardless of the brand) have paid for themselves with their finds.

That being said, think of the phrase "buy once cry once" and consider the Legend pro pack. Comes with everything you'll need, now and in the future. There is a great market for second hand Legends as I just purchased a second unit, sell it if you don't click with it. I think it's a great detector for the money.

Good luck with your decision and let us know what you do!

Mark in Michigan

Thank you for the welcome and information, Mark. I appreciate it. I'm in agreement with you on the "buy once, cry once" adage.

 

[Reelfoot Relics]

I'm a notka simplex guy. I find stuff. Get the best detector you can afford. Learn it. Work within its limitations. Research, research, research permissions like they are gonna date your daughter. The best way to find cool things is to find places that haven't been detected. That's my theory and thats all I'm gonna say about that. By the way welcome from West, Tn.

 

[Diga]

Hi Diga, and thank you for commenting.

That's a good question, sir. My exposure to both detectors, and detecting, has been limited. The Nokta Simplex Plus, I mentioned in the original post, is where the bar is set for me as it is the only non-Amazon detector I have used. I don't have any dislikes from that experience. What I liked about it was that it did a better job discriminating finds (or at least it appeared that way), had BT for wireless headphones, and could be recharged (did a full-day hunting and it still had some left in it).

I anticipate, owing to my location, to be primarily a relic / coin / jewelry detectorist (no prospecting). So a detector more attuned to that kind of hunting would suit me. I hope that helped answer your questions.

You're welcome.

The part you mentioned about discriminating is very helpful.

There are two main facts about discrimination:

1) If you're just hunting for coins, discrimination with any decent detector will allow you to dig mostly coins and little trash.

2) If you're hunting for gold jewelry in typical park like environments, then discrimination is pretty much useless, and you will dig exorbitant amounts of aluminum trash.

Those two facts are true, whether you use a lower cost detector, or a high cost detector. That is why I asked you the questions I did. More specifically, to see if you're expecting a more expensive detector to do something it's not capable of. That would just lead to your disappointment.

With that said, your Simplex and your Sunpow detectors are SF (Single Frequency). The Vanquish line, the Equinox line, the Score line, and the Legend, are SMF (Simultaneous Multi Frequency). Due to the better target identification accuracy I see with SMF over SF, I would only use a SF detector if I had no other choice.

You mentioned liking the idea of waterproof, so note that the Vanquish line is not waterproof. Given your other requirements and your budget of $300-$500, then I'd say it's time for you to choose between one of the Score models, or a Legend

 

[Fe Man]

I'm a notka simplex guy. I find stuff. Get the best detector you can afford. Learn it. Work within its limitations. Research, research, research permissions like they are gonna date your daughter. The best way to find cool things is to find places that haven't been detected. That's my theory and thats all I'm gonna say about that. By the way welcome from West, Tn.

Thank you, Realfoot, I appreciate your comments and welcome to East Tennessee. I'm learning how to research potential sites (and owners), to then try for permissions. I've been trying to meet the owners of some nearby land to ask permission, but can never seem to see them (even with their cars in the driveway). I must have the look of a salesman, or politician, so they don't answer. I'll keep trying though!

 

[Fe Man]

You're welcome.

The part you mentioned about discriminating is very helpful.

There are two main facts about discrimination:

1) If you're just hunting for coins, discrimination with any decent detector will allow you to dig mostly coins and little trash.

2) If you're hunting for gold jewelry in typical park like environments, then discrimination is pretty much useless, and you will dig exorbitant amounts of aluminum trash.

Those two facts are true, whether you use a lower cost detector, or a high cost detector. That is why I asked you the questions I did. More specifically, to see if you're expecting a more expensive detector to do something it's not capable of. That would just lead to your disappointment.

With that said, your Simplex and your Sunpow detectors are SF (Single Frequency). The Vanquish line, the Equinox line, the Score line, and the Legend, are SMF (Simultaneous Multi Frequency). Due to the better target identification accuracy I see with SMF over SF, I would only use a SF detector if I had no other choice.

You mentioned liking the idea of waterproof, so note that the Vanquish line is not waterproof. Given your other requirements and your budget of $300-$500, then I'd say it's time for you to choose between one of the Score models, or a Legend

I appreciate the questions, and your reasons for asking them. I'm very glad you brought up the subject of frequencies (single vs SMF). I think I would have this listed under #4 of my original post - that being something that sounds like I need, but I have no clue what it is exactly. Rather than ask you for more info, I'll search on this forum as it has probably already been addressed. But it sounds, from you and others, like it is a preferred ability to have in a detector.

I'll still be making calls to dealer's as suggested, but I think I am leaning more toward the Legend series as a good all-around starting point. Thanks again, Diga.

 

[jmaclen]

The cool thing about most recently released SMF detectors including the Double Score and Legend is that they are both simultaneous multi frequency and selectable single frequency capable all wrapped up in one detector. The Vanquish models are just multi frequency and they cannot be user ground balanced like the Double Score and Legend can among others.

 

[Fe Man]

OK, gents. I just placed my order with one of the sponsors (Big Boy Hobbies) for the Legend Pro Pack and Garret carrot. May as well throw what money I have left (also paid my income taxes today - so this is some expensive retail therapy for me). If I don't come back on the forum anytime soon, I ask that you folks bring your detectors to my home and look for my remains. Spouse will probably bury me with the new purchase.

 

[John Madill]

OK, gents. I just placed my order with one of the sponsors (Big Boy Hobbies) for the Legend Pro Pack and Garret carrot. May as well throw what money I have left (also paid my income taxes today - so this is some expensive retail therapy for me). If I don't come back on the forum anytime soon, I ask that you folks bring your detectors to my home and look for my remains. Spouse will probably bury me with the new purchase.

You did good! Start slow with stock programs, don't get overwhelmed with all the bells and whistles.
You are going to find great things.

 

[SirDigsALOT!]

Nice! I bought the Legend pro pack from bigboyshobbies too and freaking love it!

Welcome to the forums and happy hunting!