Hi all,
I'm new to the world of detecting and I'm trying to read all I can. I'm 38 years old and live with my wife and two daughters in Spencerport, NY. I've always wanted a metal detector but just never seemed to be able to find the time to research and get one. Beside's, everyone I've told about it has always said "You want a what? Are you turning into an old man or something?". I bet some of you have heard something like that before.
I recently found an old White's Coinmaster 4/DB at a garage sale for $30 and bought it. Now I'm hooked. Well, I should say I'm hooked only when my 10 year old daughter "allows" me to use it. For some reason she thinks it's hers and every time I try and use it she insists on using it herself. However, I have gotten some time in and I really enjoy it. So far we have found a rusted hunk of sheet metal, a quarter, 3 pennies, a grease fitting, a garden hose spout and two Matchbox cars.
I'm now looking for advice on a mid-level detector. I think if I'm going to spend the money, I want to get something beyond the entry level detectors. The Coinmaster is nice, but it's a bit short for me and I find myself stooping over even at it's full length. I'm 6'1". I'm going to keep the Coinmaster so that my daughter and I can hunt together.
I'm going to scour the forums for advice, but do any of you have suggestions for a mid-level detector? I don't mind spending $500 - $700 for a good one.
Thanks and I look forward to spending some time here.
Mark
I'm new to the world of detecting and I'm trying to read all I can. I'm 38 years old and live with my wife and two daughters in Spencerport, NY. I've always wanted a metal detector but just never seemed to be able to find the time to research and get one. Beside's, everyone I've told about it has always said "You want a what? Are you turning into an old man or something?". I bet some of you have heard something like that before.
I recently found an old White's Coinmaster 4/DB at a garage sale for $30 and bought it. Now I'm hooked. Well, I should say I'm hooked only when my 10 year old daughter "allows" me to use it. For some reason she thinks it's hers and every time I try and use it she insists on using it herself. However, I have gotten some time in and I really enjoy it. So far we have found a rusted hunk of sheet metal, a quarter, 3 pennies, a grease fitting, a garden hose spout and two Matchbox cars.
I'm now looking for advice on a mid-level detector. I think if I'm going to spend the money, I want to get something beyond the entry level detectors. The Coinmaster is nice, but it's a bit short for me and I find myself stooping over even at it's full length. I'm 6'1". I'm going to keep the Coinmaster so that my daughter and I can hunt together.
I'm going to scour the forums for advice, but do any of you have suggestions for a mid-level detector? I don't mind spending $500 - $700 for a good one.
Thanks and I look forward to spending some time here.
Mark