how to handle a hill?

Do your homework as it regards the RR Track. Digging on the RR ROW (Right of Way) is Strictly forbidden and can land you in serious trouble, as well as the potential for injury. This would make detecting on that slope a moot point.
Be careful, my friend.

Thanks!
Yes you're right! I know to stay clear of the tracks land . this is about 100 yards into the subdivions property and maintained by the association.
The retention ponds are also way clear.


And..... Roll Tide Roll !!!!

I hunt a lot of very steep hills...I got one grass slope that is all of 40 degrees! Best part is the lower 3rd...Since they are so hard to walk on, focus on not falling down and busting your rig, consciously think about foot placement and wand control, if you were to slip/fall, you dont want to land on your rig and bust it all to hell...

I keep the coil parallel to the surface, yes its a bit tough to isolate a ping since the signal is shooting at it sideways, buts its no trouble with some practice...Start at the bottom and work your way up in big arcing sweeps with a firm wide stance...

Always keep your wand off to the side in the event of a slip...wet grass, snow, whatever...certain types of footwear work better on slopes...sooner or later, a guy is going to fall down hunting a slope, and the worse thing you can do is to crush your rig, so just keep that in mind and position yourself accordingly so that your rig lands on top of you and not the other...You are good to go!...I used to roof houses, so that helps...
Mud

JTW said:

Thanks!
Yes you're right! I know to stay clear of the tracks land . this is about 100 yards into the subdivions property and maintained by the association.
The retention ponds are also way clear.


And..... Roll Tide Roll !!!!

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Looks like we are on the same page, in multiple ways.
I know my company has had to secure ROW to Bore Fiberoptics under the RR Tracks, it was very expensive and time consuming, just for the permits. Never hurts to remind everyone of the dangers.

and of course Roll Tide Roll !!!!

Mud-puppy said:

keep the coil parallel to the surface, yes its a bit tough to isolate a ping since the signal is shooting at it sideways, buts its no trouble with some practice...Start at the bottom and work your way up in big arcing sweeps with a firm wide stance...

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That's what I would do. I've hunted some less steep hills like this with descent results.

I walk down hills backwards starting at top with my coil parallel to the ground much easier tham climbing the hill and trying to swing and faster.

Your detector rod length may have to be adjusted,,and possibly more times than once.

It is what I like about the Deus units a run,,rod length micro adjustable in a flash to keep length ideal for terrain at hand.

Good luck.

Thanks for the advice guys!