Tahts-a-dats-ago
Well-known member
I'd like to thank those of you who post in this forum. I'd been in the hunt for a new detector and this forum was very helpful in reaching my decision to purchase a V3i. I appreciate all the help given and the explanations of how this machine works.
I had set out to buy a water machine for salt water and planned to keep the machines I already owned (Etrac, F4, G2). While doing research on machines appropriate for salt water detecting, I happened to find information on the V3i and was intrigued by the capabilities of the machine.
Long story shortened: I traded in the Etrac and G2 toward a CTX 3030 and the V3i.
I have had them for about 1 month now and like the V3i so much that I haven't yet used the new CTX. I am using the stock programs and probably will for the rest of the summer - they seem to be adequate for my needs/wants. I think the machine is fairly intuitive and not nearly as difficult to learn as some have suggested. I still have a lot to learn with the machine but can say that the balance is great (much superior to the Etrac) and the wireless headphones are fantastic. I have not dug anything really deep (about 6 inches is the deepest so far) but haven't been to a location that really tests the depth yet.
I am extremely pleased with my purchase and couldn't be happier with the dealer I purchased it from (chuck at Indian Nations). I am convinced that I made the right decision for my needs/wants and that I'll be even more pleased once I learn the machine completely.
I would not have this machine if it weren't for the helpful posts of those on this forum (and the White's forum). I really appreciate the time you (those who post here) have taken to help others learn more about this machine and its capabilities. I have learned a lot and feel confident that I will continue learning as time goes on.
Thanks for your help,
Mike
I had set out to buy a water machine for salt water and planned to keep the machines I already owned (Etrac, F4, G2). While doing research on machines appropriate for salt water detecting, I happened to find information on the V3i and was intrigued by the capabilities of the machine.
Long story shortened: I traded in the Etrac and G2 toward a CTX 3030 and the V3i.
I have had them for about 1 month now and like the V3i so much that I haven't yet used the new CTX. I am using the stock programs and probably will for the rest of the summer - they seem to be adequate for my needs/wants. I think the machine is fairly intuitive and not nearly as difficult to learn as some have suggested. I still have a lot to learn with the machine but can say that the balance is great (much superior to the Etrac) and the wireless headphones are fantastic. I have not dug anything really deep (about 6 inches is the deepest so far) but haven't been to a location that really tests the depth yet.
I am extremely pleased with my purchase and couldn't be happier with the dealer I purchased it from (chuck at Indian Nations). I am convinced that I made the right decision for my needs/wants and that I'll be even more pleased once I learn the machine completely.
I would not have this machine if it weren't for the helpful posts of those on this forum (and the White's forum). I really appreciate the time you (those who post here) have taken to help others learn more about this machine and its capabilities. I have learned a lot and feel confident that I will continue learning as time goes on.
Thanks for your help,
Mike
