I'm waiting on delivery on a Vanquish 540 in a Pro Pack. I wanted something my brother could use. I probably researched that model for weeks. I considered other brands. I found the Nokta line interesting, and considered a Double Score, but finally decided on the Vanquish. I'm still working my 705, but waiting for some cooler weather. As I've gotten older, hot temperatures bother me more than cold temperatures. I can always put on more clothing if it's cold, but there is only so much I can take off before someone calls the police.
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Bought a back up for the X-terra.
- Thread starter MildCat
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fwcrawford
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I feel the same as you about being bothered by heat more than cold as I get older.
Of course I draw the line on detecting when the ground is frozen or snow is on the ground…
Of course I draw the line on detecting when the ground is frozen or snow is on the ground…
morelic1955
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Good luck with the Vanquish, I could not warm up to the look of them. Glad the XTP came out at the time.
I'm curious about what drew you to the Vanquish.
I'm guessing it was simplicity.
I'm guessing it was simplicity.
That was important to me. I didn't want a "guest" to fill overwhelmed. That and I was intrigued by the multi frequency aspect.
morelic1955
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So I guess it does not have any single frequency options? Just multi all the time.
Correct.
I wasn't active in this hobby for 10 or so years, to the point where I paid almost no attention to any aspect. My thoughts after returning are that we are in the golden age of metal detecting. So ... many ... choices. And so much heretofore unavailable technology that is modestly priced. Thank you Free Market.
JimmyCT
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That will be a new one for the police blotter
“Metal detector streaker nabbed at local park”
JimmyCT
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You can have the coldI feel the same as you about being bothered by heat more than cold as I get older.
Of course I draw the line on detecting when the ground is frozen or snow is on the ground…
I need warmth When temperatures rise, so does the silver
"Metal detector streaker nabbed at local park, coil said to be uncovered"That will be a new one for the police blotter
“Metal detector streaker nabbed at local park”
To me, the ideal machine would be basically a 705 in the new lightweight rechargeable waterproof pod and a Beach Mode that worked in wet salt like the Pro. It would still have the -8 to 48 TID scale and the same audio as the 705, as well as all the other user definable operating modes and parameters. If they made it able to work on all frequencies without swapping coils, that would be cool too.
The new Xterras are nice, but I feel like we lost more than we gained. Stable TID, the superior Audio, and Prospector Mode w/Iron Mask are things I really miss on the Pro.