Ascend To The "APEX" (Garrett)

[mh9162013]

As some of you have figured out by my posts , I'm a hardcore beachhunter in So.Cal.
And I can tell you this with 100% finality : hardcore saltwater hunters here DO NOT use Garrett detectors. That's the bottom line.

Not even the Sea Hunter Mk II?

 

[KOB]

Not even the Sea Hunter Mk II?

No , they don't. I have seen a couple guys over the years that have graduated up to the SH , but they were typically just really starting to get into wet sand / water hunting. Once they experienced a better brand /detector , they quickly moved on to what works better.

 

[mh9162013]

No , they don't. I have seen a couple guys over the years that have graduated up to the SH , but they were typically just really starting to get into wet sand / water hunting. Once they experienced a better brand /detector , they quickly moved on to what works better.

What is the most common beach detector brand that you see?

 

[KOB]

What is the most common beach detector brand that you see?

Now ? Unquestionably Minelab , more specifically the Nox. This is down by the water. I don't pay much attention to what guys use up in the dry sand unless something weird is going on. Like : 8 months ago. Newport Beach. Guy was kicking sand into an aluminum doggie pooper scooper for his finds. He was using a Nox. That was weird. Obviously no research into the hobby or no more $ left after his Nox purchase to afford a proper scoop.

 

[mh9162013]

Now ? Unquestionably Minelab , more specifically the Nox. This is down by the water. I don't pay much attention to what guys use up in the dry sand unless something weird is going on. Like : 8 months ago. Newport Beach. Guy was kicking sand into an aluminum doggie pooper scooper for his finds. He was using a Nox. That was weird. Obviously no research into the hobby or no more $ left after his Nox purchase to afford a proper scoop.

Makes sense; thanks for answering my question

 

[The Lama]

I only hunt saltwater beaches and i primarily use two garretts and a Fisher, if there has been waves and tides ill take the cz and work the low spots when the sand gets so black multifreqs get weak i take the infinium on most other days i take the at pro for me its way more efficient on the dry sand and will work if i see some potential in the wet sand

 

[metaladdict]

By the way, the tones on the max kill me. The atpro sounds so much better.

Hopefully the apex don’t sound like that

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+1

 

[metaladdict]

As some of you have figured out by my posts , I'm a hardcore beachhunter in So.Cal.
And I can tell you this with 100% finality : hardcore saltwater hunters here DO NOT use Garrett detectors. That's the bottom line.

I agree, If Garrett could make a multi freq detector they would actually work in saltwater.

 

[maxxkatt]

The Vanquish was specifically designed to "vanquish" the Garrett Ace series, the Whites Treasure series, all of the entry level FTP detectors and the Simplex. Whether it does or doesn't is up for discussion. No way was Minelab intending to "vanquish" the Equinox by bringing out the Vanquish.......

Naming the new Garrett detector Apex does create a lot of expectation which is just what Garrett wants.

Good name, super dumb, un-apex-like advertisement.

Jeff

I own the Vanquish 540 and Nox 800. The 540 is the 800 on a adjustable features diet so a new user can pick it up and start hunting. You can do the same with the Nox, but too many people (including myself) were tempted to monkey with settings we new little about. And thus more often than not de-tuned an excellent nox in the standard modes.

 

[metaladdict]

Well this Garrett thread is now a Minelab thread.

 

[detectorben]

I will likely pick up the Apex to run it through test garden and local sites. I will post up my results and review here along with my YouTube channel. I hope for the sake of the hobby it is a good detector but given Garrett's recent track history I am not holding my breath.

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[mh9162013]

Well this Garrett thread is now a Minelab thread.

That says a lot about what the Apex is up against and further justification as to Garrett needing to hit a home run (or at least a solid double) with this new machine.

 

[metaladdict]

That says a lot about what the Apex is up against and further justification as to Garrett needing to hit a home run (or at least a solid double) with this new machine.

Hopefully they hit a triple at the least, but knocking it out of the park would be best.

 

[mh9162013]

Hopefully they hit a triple at the least, but knocking it out of the park would be best.

I wouldn't expect a triple. Those are far more rare than home runs.

 

[Beachhunter]

Waterproof, Balanced Shaft and Multi-Freq would be a triple for me.

 

[tnsharpshooter]

Might be a Deus looking ace 250.

 

[KOB]

Waterproof, Balanced Shaft and Multi-Freq would be a triple for me.

That would be nice.
Ascend into the APEX !
Unfortunately , it may be :
Descend into the VORTEX !

 

[mh9162013]

Might be a Deus looking ace 250.

Ever the Garrett optimist!

 

[Sven]

Sneak peak at the ApeX. Just look at the new coil, the new handle shaft and partial control box.

 

[jmaryt]

I will likely pick up the Apex to run it through test garden and local sites. I will post up my results and review here along with my YouTube channel. I hope for the sake of the hobby it is a good detector but given Garrett's recent track history I am not holding my breath.

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hope it isn't painted "puke" color green, and it does NOT have that god awful
boing-boing!..ehe! heh! he!

(h.h.!)
j.t.