maxxkatt
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I love the new technology as well as anyone in this hobby. And yes, I chase the technology. I started with Fisher Gold Bug, a clunky Garret ADS, then Fisher ID Edge, then Garrett AT Pro, then my Equinox 800 and Vanquish 540 as a backup.
But along the way what I forgot was that really learning and understanding the theories behind how metal detectors and their many features work is more important than the latest technology.
Even more important is consistent research and just getting out and hunting these researched properties.
The last two points are more important than the technology. For instance just a couple of weeks ago I was private messaging with a gentlemen who found a CSA belt buckle with his Ace 250.
And how many of us relic detectorists have been lusting after a CSA belt buckle with our fantastic new machines?
I write this post for the newbie. You old timers already know this. Newbies don't fret that you don't have the latest and greatest detector. Learn to do your research and hunt with what you have. No you might not be able to find a 10" dime buried between two old rusty square nails, but there are tons of good targets that are not hiding among iron if you do your research and hunt. Heck there is a CSA belt buckle or two just waiting to be found 3" below the surface somewhere.
The other good point for newbies deciding on their first detector. You have the Simplex, Vanquish, Equinox 600 and Apex (soon) to choose from. And don't forget the Ace and AT Pro line. Despite the posting debates on which detector is the best, you don't always have to have the best to be successful.
But along the way what I forgot was that really learning and understanding the theories behind how metal detectors and their many features work is more important than the latest technology.
Even more important is consistent research and just getting out and hunting these researched properties.
The last two points are more important than the technology. For instance just a couple of weeks ago I was private messaging with a gentlemen who found a CSA belt buckle with his Ace 250.
And how many of us relic detectorists have been lusting after a CSA belt buckle with our fantastic new machines?
I write this post for the newbie. You old timers already know this. Newbies don't fret that you don't have the latest and greatest detector. Learn to do your research and hunt with what you have. No you might not be able to find a 10" dime buried between two old rusty square nails, but there are tons of good targets that are not hiding among iron if you do your research and hunt. Heck there is a CSA belt buckle or two just waiting to be found 3" below the surface somewhere.
The other good point for newbies deciding on their first detector. You have the Simplex, Vanquish, Equinox 600 and Apex (soon) to choose from. And don't forget the Ace and AT Pro line. Despite the posting debates on which detector is the best, you don't always have to have the best to be successful.
