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Garrett needs to upgrade!

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Onus

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I started in the detecting hobby with a Bounty Hunter until I met a fellow with a GTI 2500. It looked like the ultimate machine to me and I got one. That was 4 years ago. Since then I have had the chance to see and handle many other brands of detectors that I didn't even know existed as a newbie. It made my GTI 2500 seem so outdated. It was extremely heavy and I suffer from a nagging old back injury. The weight alone was enough to soon discourage me. I'd give out after about an hour and a half, or my back would give out. I was disappointed with the depth in the preset modes. Mine would only go less than 6" deep in one of the preset modes usually 3 to 4 inches was the norm. In the all metal mode and in the static movement mode it would go deeper but it was so noisy and there was absolutely no discrimination so you pretty much had to dig everything. Yes, I found lots of things and it was a dandy but expensive coin shooter. But no better than my $150.00 Tesoro SilverUmax I found out. No, I'm not knocking Garrett detectors, I am just saying they are falling behind times. Especially when there are newer, more compact, lighter, and detectors now on the market that are full of the latest electronic upgrades such as multi-frequency tasking, cross saving of programs, etc, etc. etc. So, come on Garrett, get with the program and let's see what you can compete with. Build it and they will come. Onus
 
This post probly gonna get a lotta action, I not gonna say nothin tho, cause I happy with m' stuff, course I like m car, and not gonna git rid o it either even it's 14 yr old and they don't even make em no more, guess I'm just not too picky on updatin stuff, heck i had same wife 46 yr, she needs updatin too, but still werks gud, werks gud as I du, dang even m lawnmower's a 19 yr old jon deere, i got sum other old stuff too, that I'm a usin.:detecting::garrett::detecting:
 
LOL,:rofl:, thanks Bugar, I needed a good laugh today. Course, very much logic in what you say tho, we live in a throw away society, trash it and buy a new one. You guys dont hit me, Ive never used Garretts, but I know from reading they are well built dependable machines, that means a lot. And as far as that depth thing goes, you gotta get over a deep one and then you gotta know what your machine is sayin to ya.
Thanks again Bugar!!!!:poke:
John
 
Mmmmmmm, I use the Imaging regularly to size my targets (Garrett exclusive), the true all metal mode in the proper environment to get nice deep coins, jewellery and relics, the sniper coil - full sensitivity in certain environments, a personal tweaked mode exclusive for silver coins and rings in discrimination mode, rechargeable "AA" batteries and.....mine is so old that it still has the "TREASURE TALK" option. I have been to Minelab, Whites and Bounty Hunter. I have remained with Garrett because of their "LEADING" technology. It's unfortunate that you have injured your back....I'm not sure how I would handle that. But one suggestion would be to work closely with a physiotherapist, who good direct you with some good body mechanics.

Best of luck! :)
 
Get one o them Minelab swingy thingies, or the Minlab assist that looks like a fishin pole stickin outa yer hip pocket what has a bungee that comes down and holds the extra weight of the detector, I guess several Minelab users use them with sucess, especially when they have some type of a problem with the weight, most Minelab dealers sell them i guess, That might be an option if you want to keep on with the Garrett weight, the devices look kinda different, but i guess they work quite well. Best of luck and Happy Hunting=Bugar
 
If your unhappy with your detector its probally time for a different one! I hope that you can find one that works for you! I am happy with my Garrett, does it have everything I want, maybe, maybe not. Best wishes!
 
there has been quite a few significant advances in electronics, processors, and signal processing software over the last 12 years. enough said.

Personally, I have always thought that Garrett engineers are some of the best in the business and I get excited thinking about what they might come up with they finally decide it is time to design at top of the line, no expense spared, detector for the 21st century, just like the GTI 2000 was when it hit the market in 1997 or was it 1996 because I am sure it will put the V3s, Etracs, F75s, etc. to bed.
 
Yeah the 2000 came out in 96. That was the year I field tested it. I hear rumors that Garrett is working on a new one. Hope it's a goodun and blows the socks off of everything else. They are overdue.

Bill
 
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