Hi. Im new to your forum and have been reading through the posts on purchasing a metal detector. OMG I think my head is going to burst. Every time I think I know what I want, I see another manufacture/model discussed and my brain just explodes.
First post so please bear with me.
I'm looking for a MD for my daughter for her 11th birthday (3 weeks out). This will be the first MD in the family, but she's a really smart kid and has been interested in this for over a year. Time to make good.
I've been focused on the Garrett Ace line (250, 350) and the Fisher line (F2, F4) simply because there just seems to be more general info about them avail. Then I come here and you all have SOO many different models under discussion.
So ... here's how I foresee her (us) using it. Primarily sandy beaches, some wooded areas, open fields. Regarding the beaches, she has 2 main areas to explore. First is at the ocean and has a wide area of what I expect is mainly dry down to 12"-18" inches (maybe even deeper). The other is tidal and wet when the tide rolls in, "dry" when the tide is out but i'd say it's really always "wet" (this is at her grandpa's place so it will likely be location #1 she tries).
I'm willing to put some cash into this as I believe in beginners starting with equipment they can grow into. Also usually better than beginner gear has greater quality and functionality. My price range is $350'ish. Open to going higher but it will need to be very convincing. OK spending less if it just makes sense to start there (ex. Garrett Ace 250/Fisher F2/similar).
Thank you for your help!! I'm hoping to see my daughter successful in this interest and to really develop a passion for being out and exploring.
If you were shopping for your child, what would you get (and maybe why)?
Good hunting and thanks! ... (sorry, i'm just long winded)
First post so please bear with me.
I'm looking for a MD for my daughter for her 11th birthday (3 weeks out). This will be the first MD in the family, but she's a really smart kid and has been interested in this for over a year. Time to make good.
I've been focused on the Garrett Ace line (250, 350) and the Fisher line (F2, F4) simply because there just seems to be more general info about them avail. Then I come here and you all have SOO many different models under discussion.
So ... here's how I foresee her (us) using it. Primarily sandy beaches, some wooded areas, open fields. Regarding the beaches, she has 2 main areas to explore. First is at the ocean and has a wide area of what I expect is mainly dry down to 12"-18" inches (maybe even deeper). The other is tidal and wet when the tide rolls in, "dry" when the tide is out but i'd say it's really always "wet" (this is at her grandpa's place so it will likely be location #1 she tries).
I'm willing to put some cash into this as I believe in beginners starting with equipment they can grow into. Also usually better than beginner gear has greater quality and functionality. My price range is $350'ish. Open to going higher but it will need to be very convincing. OK spending less if it just makes sense to start there (ex. Garrett Ace 250/Fisher F2/similar).
Thank you for your help!! I'm hoping to see my daughter successful in this interest and to really develop a passion for being out and exploring.
If you were shopping for your child, what would you get (and maybe why)?
Good hunting and thanks! ... (sorry, i'm just long winded)
