Big Boys Hobbies

Explorer 2 or Etrac? Fbs machine choice.

Coinboy

Coinboy

Elite Member
Joined
Jan 7, 2020
Messages
509
Location
Iowa
Hi guys,
I have been using my Nokta makro simplex for a while now and liking it. But I’m ready to upgrade to an FBS machine. Most of my hunting is looking for deeep silver in areas with little trash, so an fbs machine seems perfect for that. I am going to buy a used one and I have 2 options. One of them is an etrac with just the stock pro coil and instructional video for 400$. The other choice is an explorer 2 with the pro coil, 15 inch wot coil, and Jolly Roger headphones for 325$, which would leave me with some money to get another coil or accessories. So I was wondering is the etrac that much better for deep silver than the explorer to warrant that difference in price? I can’t really go above 400$ on this. Thanks!
 
That is an excellent price for an Etrac, but is slightly more advanced than the explorer series. Both are very easy to use, I run an equinox and an explorer SE. I have also used almost all the explorer models, etrac, and CTX. The explorer 2 is a great machine as well, but is very outdated, and if it breaks, they are not in production anymore, so no chance of getting it fixed by minelab. If it were me, etrac for sure!
 
cellrdwellr said:
That is an excellent price for an Etrac, but is slightly more advanced than the explorer series. Both are very easy to use, I run an equinox and an explorer SE. I have also used almost all the explorer models, etrac, and CTX. The explorer 2 is a great machine as well, but is very outdated, and if it breaks, they are not in production anymore, so no chance of getting it fixed by minelab. If it were me, etrac for sure!
Click to expand...

Thanks, I will probably go for the etrac.
 
I own both, my Exp II is going on about 15 y.o., no issues.
The ETrac is my backup because the Exp II runs a bit hotter than the eTrac.
I’ve tested between the two using buddie’s duplicate machines.
The Etrac is a good machine I just don’t use it much.

I believe the Explorer SE Pro setup out-performs both etrac/Exp II.
 
I like my Etrac. It's response time is slower than the Simplex and its a bit heavy, but I love the ability to program the machine to discriminate out a lot of stuff. Great coin shooter!
 
CalReg said:
I like my Etrac. It's response time is slower than the Simplex and its a bit heavy, but I love the ability to program the machine to discriminate out a lot of stuff. Great coin shooter!
Click to expand...

That’s what I will use it for and keep the simplex for the water and trashy sites.
 
cellrdwellr said:
That is an excellent price for an Etrac, but is slightly more advanced than the explorer series. Both are very easy to use, I run an equinox and an explorer SE. I have also used almost all the explorer models, etrac, and CTX. The explorer 2 is a great machine as well, but is very outdated, and if it breaks, they are not in production anymore, so no chance of getting it fixed by minelab. If it were me, etrac for sure!
Click to expand...

amc rulz said:
I own both, my Exp II is going on about 15 y.o., no issues.
The ETrac is my backup because the Exp II runs a bit hotter than the eTrac.
I’ve tested between the two using buddie’s duplicate machines.
The Etrac is a good machine I just don’t use it much.

I believe the Explorer SE Pro setup out-performs both etrac/Exp II.
Click to expand...

It seems like both of you like the SE... I could also get one of those in great shape with the 7 inch and 10 inch coils for 400$. What do you think?
 
Coinboy said:
It seems like both of you like the SE... I could also get one of those in great shape with the 7 inch and 10 inch coils for 400$. What do you think?
Click to expand...

They are not producing Explorer models anymore. So if you accidentally break it, or get it wet, your out of luck getting it fixed by minelab. The best deal that you listed is the Etrac IMO hands down...last I checked, the etrac still retails for $1,500. You will likely get the 400$ back if you decide you dont like it, and sell it. You honestly could probably get more than 400$, that's a great price!
 
cellrdwellr said:
They are not producing Explorer models anymore. So if you accidentally break it, or get it wet, your out of luck getting it fixed by minelab. The best deal that you listed is the Etrac IMO hands down...last I checked, the etrac still retails for $1,500. You will likely get the 400$ back if you decide you dont like it, and sell it. You honestly could probably get more than 400$, that's a great price!
Click to expand...

Thanks I wrote to the seller to see if the etrac is available, if it’s not i’ll get the se.
 
Etrac is a silver killer

I have found so much silver with my etrac. Not a good detector or old men. Darn thing is to heavy for an all day hunt in the woods.
 
Ludlow6 said:
I have found so much silver with my etrac. Not a good detector or old men. Darn thing is to heavy for an all day hunt in the woods.
Click to expand...
The Minelab Pro Swing harness solves that problem and the Etrac swings light as a feather, all day long.
 
I’m a pretty strong (in my opinion) 14 year old so I don’t think weight would be an issue..
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

maxxkatt
Which detector should you purchase?
Replies
1
Views
239
oldkoot
O
S
Deus 2 lower > Deus 1upper shaft
Replies
4
Views
100
StanTheManStan
S
Fe Man
I need guidance and wisdom to make a purchase (yes, I am new too).
2 3
Replies
52
Views
1K
Big Boys Hobbies
Big Boys Hobbies
M
Which detector is best for me
Replies
9
Views
527
Big Boys Hobbies
Big Boys Hobbies
markinmichigan
Price for an AT Pro
Replies
13
Views
441
maxxkatt
maxxkatt
Back
Top Bottom