lanesra 3,961 Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Go for it lanesra I am sure you won't regret it! Get a basic simple machine to see if detecting is for you instead of going for an expensive complicated one, that will come in time. ATB Any advice on what I should get , I'd rather get something worth getting & pay a bit more , even if I don't use it often the option is always there & more importantly I won't miss the treasure Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Haiddheliwr 1,911 Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Go for it lanesra I am sure you won't regret it! Get a basic simple machine to see if detecting is for you instead of going for an expensive complicated one, that will come in time. ATB Any advice on what I should get , I'd rather get something worth getting & pay a bit more , even if I don't use it often the option is always there & more importantly I won't miss the treasure Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Haiddheliwr 1,911 Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Find out if there are any detecting clubs in your area as they are a mine of information! The members have years of knowledge and experience and can help with machines to identifying finds! I am a member of one in Swansea and thought I knew it all but boy was I wrong. A farmer who had land I hunted on asked the same question in regards to first machines and the Garret range of machines were up there. Read the manual thoroughly before you venture out as it can be frustrating when all you hear are beeps and buzzes and can soon dampen your enthusiasm but patience does pay off. ATB 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 23,833 Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 I also have a minelab sov Haidd,what headsets you using mate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Haiddheliwr 1,911 Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Gray Ghost NDT, expensive but worth it for the comfort! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Haiddheliwr 1,911 Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Another two pieces of kit that I find useful are a good spade or trowel and a pin pointer! I personally use a trowel but many use a spade, mine is an Evolution Extreme trowel very strong! The pin pointer I use is a Garret and to be honest don't know how I used to manage without it! Instead of swinging the detector around looking for an object in a hole the pinpointer makes it so easy! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lee 99 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Have a look at round neck micro shovel , that's what I use Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Haiddheliwr 1,911 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Was that the rough neck Lee? A lot of guys now using a shovel saves the old knees and the back less bending! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lee 99 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 (edited) That's the one mate wouldn't fancy carting a shovel around all day or night,.. Edited December 22, 2016 by lee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Haiddheliwr 1,911 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rake aboot 4,929 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Pinpointer is a must ! proper pain without one, but you an manage to begin with. Garret AT pro machine is superb. And waterproof ! bonus for me cause it rains here. And I`ve a diving set up for doing shallow waters 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Just out of curiosity, do you bury stuff to learn how to use the detectors? TC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 23,833 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Just out of curiosity, do you bury stuff to learn how to use the detectors? TC Some people do airtests,others have test beds with a couple of coins buried at known depths,others just go ahead and use their machine after passing their coil over coins on a lawn,its all about getting to know your machine and how it reacts. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Haiddheliwr 1,911 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Very well put mackem! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lanesra 3,961 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 This is sounding quite technical . . I thought out you went switched her on and you where away to finding your fortune ( Thats me jinxed myself ) must be some buzz hitting a spot & not knowing what's below your feet . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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