New Explorer on its way...

[Aaron]

I must be crazy...as if I needed a another detector. I sure hope I like this one more than the Gt Sovereign I had years ago... (I didnt).
Any help and tips would be greatly appreciated.
Happy Hunting!
Aaron

 

[Hotcz70]

take your time...swing very slow...and do NOT worry about anybody's settings right now.

LEAVE it in the factory presets...or at least put the iron mask setting at -22 (-6 on the XS and EX2) ...but leave everything else at the factory preset settings while hunting in the smartfind screen.

Pay close attention to the barrage of sounds you hear...do NOT try too much too fast...just have FUN.

These Explorers and E-Tracs are more than capable of hitting 8"+ deep coins right out of the box in the factory preset mode.

Once you have quite a few hours on it...and have familiarized yourself with the "language" it speaks...then you can start to piddle with settings if need be.

Of all the things I get asked about through messages...this is the number one thing...and my advice never changes.

I think it's a big mistake for new users to get caught up in what other's settings are and they try too much too fast...then get discouraged and sell the Explorer.

Just take your time...enjoy...and get a "feel" for the explorer before taking big leaps...and the learning curve will lessen a bunch.

 

[Aaron]

Thanks a lot for the advice. I got it yesterday and spent 2hrs on it, found it a little confusing however I learned a lot and really like the tones. I'm going to finish reading the manuel. This looks like a really good forum, I hope to be able contribute as well as learn from it.
Happy Hunting!
Aaron