steve herschbach
New member
One of the first things that struck me when I picked up the ATX is the weight. I have a TDI and it weighs 5.3 lbs. the ATX supposedly weighs 5.5 lbs but in my hands it sure felt like more. I tried weighing it on bathroom scales but did not trust the accuracy of the results enough to post them. I have some mailing to do these days, so I went ahead and invested in a good set of digital postal scales that just arrived.
The ATX loaded with the rechargeable batteries and stock 12" coil, no headphones attached, weighs 6 lbs 15 oz or 6.9 lbs. This is substantially over the listed 5.5 lbs and explains why I have felt is necessary to use the included sling for all but brief use of the ATX. This is a detector for a manly-man. Unfortunately I guess I do not fall into that category as I prefer my detectors as light as possible.
The control box alone with batteries but no lower rod and coil and arm cup removed weighs 3 lbs 4 oz. That means over half the weight of the unit is in the heavy-duty rod and epoxy filled coil assembly.
I feel the weight is acceptable for beach and water use since the detector is waterproof and stout enough to withstand hard use in the surf. However, for prospecting or other dry land use I would prefer a lighter weight package.
I suppose it is possible I have a piece of lead secreted somewhere in my ATX so if Alan or John wish to weigh theirs for comparison that would be great. And yes, I have notified Garrett that I believe the spec sheet is in error.
The ATX loaded with the rechargeable batteries and stock 12" coil, no headphones attached, weighs 6 lbs 15 oz or 6.9 lbs. This is substantially over the listed 5.5 lbs and explains why I have felt is necessary to use the included sling for all but brief use of the ATX. This is a detector for a manly-man. Unfortunately I guess I do not fall into that category as I prefer my detectors as light as possible.
The control box alone with batteries but no lower rod and coil and arm cup removed weighs 3 lbs 4 oz. That means over half the weight of the unit is in the heavy-duty rod and epoxy filled coil assembly.
I feel the weight is acceptable for beach and water use since the detector is waterproof and stout enough to withstand hard use in the surf. However, for prospecting or other dry land use I would prefer a lighter weight package.
I suppose it is possible I have a piece of lead secreted somewhere in my ATX so if Alan or John wish to weigh theirs for comparison that would be great. And yes, I have notified Garrett that I believe the spec sheet is in error.