Myers Depot Metal Detectors

Anyone here own or owned a waterproof machine but don’t water hunt.

ROBOTCOP13 said:
The beeeeeoooonnngg sound.

That's why I like the pin point mod. Hunt in pin point (the deeper mode) then switch to discriminate after you find a target.

Pin point gives you the caw caw of the crow.
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Yes, I recall employing that tactic. Then .... eventually .... thinking "what the heck, why not just detect in disc. mode ?" And sure enough, that accomplishes the means/purposes . But then after awhile, you're back to staring the same loud-long bbbbeeeooonngggs and thinking "how annoying?" To some people, they grew up on those sounds, and it's normal for them. For me, it was always a chore to get used to.
 
5 mile said:
I understand it totally, but whats the end game...where does this go, other than your curiosity?
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A few people said that the only reason Garrett sold any at pro machines was because they were the only water machines out there at the time.I agree they were probably the only affordable fresh water machines, but I said probably 10 percent that bought the at pro were probably water hunters..I was told I was wrong,so I figured I’d just ask on the forum,and see on a percentage how many actually buy a waterproof machine with the sole intention of water hunting..No big deal,didn’t really have an end game and wasn’t trying to prove anything,was just wanting to ask.
 
Well the AT pro is a decent starter machine , maybe the best , but seriously.....if it were not for being waterproof there were other choices available when it was released that were just as capable and now there are more. Its major selling point was always that its waterproof. Without the waterproof feature its pretty average in most ways and even has less features than some. I like the AT pro and have used it for years but I have to say its popularity depends heavily on waterproof , even people who dont water hunt make their decision partially based on that. When I go behind my Pro with a different detector I see proof each time that it really is a mediocre machine and not as special as I once thought it was.
 
woodbutcher said:
A few people said that the only reason Garrett sold any at pro machines was because they were the only water machines out there at the time.I agree they were probably the only affordable fresh water machines, but I said probably 10 percent that bought the at pro were probably water hunters..I was told I was wrong,so I figured I’d just ask on the forum,and see on a percentage how many actually buy a waterproof machine with the sole intention of water hunting..No big deal,didn’t really have an end game and wasn’t trying to prove anything,was just wanting to ask.
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Fair enough, I have a waterproof machine and no intent to water hunt.
 
woodbutcher said:
A few people said that the only reason Garrett sold any at pro machines was because they were the only water machines out there at the time....
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ohiochris said:
...if it were not for being waterproof there were other choices available when it was released that were just as capable and now there are more. ....When I go behind my Pro with a different detector I see proof each time that it really is a mediocre machine
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When it was released, the DP-diver, Tiger Shark, and the discontinued CZ70 were all waterproof and priced cheaper than the ATP. Also the Beach Hunter ID wasn't too much more expensive. The BHID had an led target id system while the ATP and CZ70 where the only two with real VDi's. BHID and CZ were in a whole other league of their own though. THey were true mutli-frequency machines which meant they have better capability to hunt in mineralized soil and salt water beaches.

I speculate that nearly a decade ago, most folks didn't have the internet accumen to research equipment and that is why these units weren't as popular. Just my $0.02....

As far as waterproof VDI machines available in 2010, it was the only major manufactured unit available for under $500 msrp. Garrett had that niche for several years and it was an upgrade for anyone with a bounty hunter. The problem is folks that enjoy metal detecting realize their favorite hunting spots usually have EMI, black sand, minerals and iron, and/or salt water. So therein lies the natural gravitation towards Fisher and White's dual/tri frequency tech and Minelabs BBS/FBS machines. However, this gravitation had a price -- a price out of reach for many until the release of the NOX.
 
DaviDs said:
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As far as waterproof VDI machines available in 2010, it was the only major manufactured unit available for under $500 msrp. Garrett had that niche for several years and it was an upgrade for anyone with a bounty hunter. The problem is folks that enjoy metal detecting realize their favorite hunting spots usually have EMI, black sand, minerals and iron, and/or salt water. So therein lies the natural gravitation towards Fisher and White's dual/tri frequency tech and Minelabs BBS/FBS machines. However, this gravitation had a price -- a price out of reach for many until the release of the NOX.
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I have never had Emi with the at pro,it is probably the most stablest machine out there in Emi...And if I’m understanding you right,the at pro was a good upgrade from a bounty hunter? And now it looks like the equinox is the better upgrade for people using bounty hunters? Makes sense,if you want to upgrade from your bounty hunter,buy a equinox
 
To those that do have an Equinox, and plan to hunt water sometime, I'd suggest submerging it before the warranty runs out to ensure it is actually waterproof. I had mine for 2 days and the control box leaked and fried it. In the process of getting it replaced. No bueno.
 
ROBOTCOP13 said:
The beeeeeoooonnngg sound.

That's why I like the pin point mod. Hunt in pin point (the deeper mode) then switch to discriminate after you find a target.

Pin point gives you the caw caw of the crow.
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edgar allen poe and the crows over the door or on the deer horns stating never more. Oh how yo0u taunt me with the crows never more. I always love finding a rusted hair pin 19 inches down in the surf.:lol:
 
I have an AT Max, and currently only hunt dry land. I wanted a water proof machine mostly so I could confidently continue to hunt in a drizzle or light rain if I wanted to. I likely won't ever hunt in salt water, but I can envision trying some shallow freshwater detecting - nothing fully submerged, but it would take a load off my mind to know that I can turn into butterfingers and not fry my machine.
 
Rebbel31 said:
To those that do have an Equinox, and plan to hunt water sometime, I'd suggest submerging it before the warranty runs out to ensure it is actually waterproof. I had mine for 2 days and the control box leaked and fried it.
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That is an excellent suggestion.
Actually, it would be good to do it, at minimum, twice. Once, RIGHT NOW, to see if you may have received a factory reject, and again, like you say, before the warranty runs out.
If everyone were to submerge them today,
the posts here tomorrow would be telling, good or bad.
 
Weather permitting, I'm planning on hitting a small lake today at a party we're going to. Unfortunately, although we haven't had rain in weeks, today it forecasts thunderstorms. I'll bring the creepy tiki with me and hopefully he'll keep the rain at bay.
 
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