Question of depth with E-Trac vs. Explorer2 with new 11" double D Coil?

[tewk01876]

I have a Minelab Explorer 2 with a new 11" Double D Coil. Will I gain anything with an E-trac other than the computer interface?
Do I gain any deepth?
What is "Exclusive Smartfind 2D target identification"?
Will it tell me the size of the item.

Thanks
Dana

 

[RacerX]

I don't nor have I ever had an explorer but I hunt with people who do and I'd say all explorers and the ET are equal on depth.

In my limited experience here is what you gain with an ET over your Exp 2.

*Faster processor for picking between trash or hearing good targets near (sometimes under) trash.

*Lighter weight with improved handle angle for less fatigue.

*MUCH better pinpointing.

*computer interface (not sure this would sway my decision)

The smartfind screen is simply the same curser in the pattern you have on the E2. Nothing different other than it's rotated.

There is more though. Do yourself a favor and buy Andy Sabisch's latest book. it describes in detail the advantages an ET has over the explorer.

 

[Jesse W. McComas]

Only thing I can say is get a longer digger!!!...Jesse.

 

[ScottTX]

Andy's book is extremely helpful in making the SE/E-Trac comparison.

The SE and E-Trac software uses different algorithms to do what they do. They function the same but are, in many respects, different in the way they approach targeting.

What you gain with the computer interface is the ability to import a pattern from someone that has many more years of search and machine experience. You can download it to your machine and use it. Sure you can do that manually with the SE, but when you have to program the pattern Murphy's law will make the effort frustrating.

For instance Andy has a great coin pattern that he has used and refined. All you have to do is download it and send it, via E-Trac Exchange, to your machine. Within minutes you can be hunting using it. And, like the SE, you can change it one the fly to suit your conditions.

There is also a coin pattern by theBeepGoesOn that he uses in Houston parks to coin hunt. If you happened to live in Houston, bingo he's done all your work for you. Connect, download and go hunt.

So, there are arguments for both machines. I originally purchased an SE, air tested with it, read more forums and books decided I should have gotten the E-Trac. So, I have a brand new boxed up SE and, I hunt with a E-Trac

Also, check out this thread by Bryce-IL.