We are using the Ground EFX MC1 Cyclone. We are hitting a the local playgrounds at the parks. They use mulch so there is no real digging to be done. He (5yo) likes to swing it for a little bit and then it gets too heavy.... Then he hits the playground. He knows the sound of a solid hit and comes running over. So far we have cleaned up a lot of scrap metal from the mulch, found a Hasbro NFL coin, a costume jewelry earring, a Barrett with a bear on it, a silver Mother Teresa pendant and about $4.00 in change. Tonight he asked me when we are going out again... I get some exercise and he gets to burn off energy. The wife comes out sometimes too.... We are all having lots of fun....
2019 YTD Finds with the Kiddo
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medicchief
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I can understand how it would get heavy for him, since it only has a pistol grip. Maybe you could fabricate some sort of extension and create a forearm brace to counterbalance the detector? Great to read that y'all are enjoying the hobby together! So, when are you going to take the plunge and get a second detector for yourself? Sorry, but I'd have to chuckle if I saw you swinging one of these.....HH!
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I am short so it isn't too bad. 
I am not looking into spending too much time for my first one. I am thinking the Garrett ACE 250 or 300 to start. Kiddo wants me to get my own. I will wait for my next VA check... But if I wait an extra month I might get the AT Pro.... decisions decisions
I am not looking into spending too much time for my first one. I am thinking the Garrett ACE 250 or 300 to start. Kiddo wants me to get my own. I will wait for my next VA check... But if I wait an extra month I might get the AT Pro.... decisions decisions
cellrdwellr
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And the ACE 400 got ordered....
Good luck, and keep us posted!
About to head out with the wife and kiddo and hit two playgrounds at some local parks. I am going to take my Ace 400 out for the first time. I brought some change to test my settings and seed $$ in case the kiddo doesn't find anything.
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SoOregonMd
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Oh no sir.. you have only hit 1/4th of that field.. once you do the other half turn 90 degrees and then hit it from the other direction.. good luck !!
I will hit that playground again tomorrow morning. 
I stopped by one that gave up good coins when the kiddo was using his detector. I found another $0.62 and my first Wheat Penny. That will go in the jar of all my wheaties I have found in spare change.
I stopped by one that gave up good coins when the kiddo was using his detector. I found another $0.62 and my first Wheat Penny.
That will go in the jar of all my wheaties I have found in spare change. I think cleaned out that playground today. Found another $1.35. I will go back after school ends for the summer. Let it get refilled. Going to hit a new park later this week.
Found $1.35, a key, a broken lock, and a lot of trash (thrown away of course). Good day and I got my steps in for the day.
Found $1.35, a key, a broken lock, and a lot of trash (thrown away of course). Good day and I got my steps in for the day.
diggin4clad
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It's nice that you take your son out with and also that your wife tags along. It's also nice that you're having fun which is the important thing. I have an Ace 400 as a backup to my AT Pro and like it a lot. I'm sure you'll like it and that it will find some of the good stuff for you...…..Good luck with your hunts.
pryan67
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Always nice to have the kids involved...my son (13) has fun, but gets bored easily if he doesn't find any goodies.
