Summary of CTX3030 updates

[vleonard1844]

I'm 63 and swing a 3030.
With 11" coil.
My pro Swing 45 works great.
I'm thin so it took me some time to finally get it adjusted.
When I did ,it has allowed me to enjoy longer hunts with less energy.
Good luck on your choice,it is a pricy but works great.

 

[unearth]

When I use the pro swing, the back keeps creeping up. Is there a way to keep the back from creeping up? Thanks in advance.

 

[vleonard1844]

I purchased the Pro Swing 45 from Kellyco for @ $129.00.
It takes some time to adjust the Plastic "L" bracket and Velcro back strap.But once you have it adjusted to your body,it helps a lot with the CTX weight issue.
I'm 63 and of slender build (155#) an the harness's top chest strap will not adjust tight enough for me.
Not a problem,just an issue I'm dealing with.
I use it on land & in the salt water,wash it down with my equipment when done.
It has a good "D" ring to attach the WM10 module and I consider it a worthy accessory,





Excal ll w/ pinpoint & Harold's headphones & Myer's Straight shaft & Anderson knob protector.
CTX 3030
Whites DFX with Whites D2 10" coil
Go Find 40 (for my Grandson)

 

[jtalley007]

I had one of the first 3030’s released, it failed miserably on wet salt here in Virginia. Cost me several nights stay here and NJ beaches.

I’m a long time fan and user of Minelab machines so this isn’t coming out of nowhere from a non believer/non user.

The patch fixed the salt issue for which I was happy.

My bad shoulder caused me to sell my 3030’s

I personally never cared for the 12 line grouping on target ID

I loved the smart screen on my explorer and would have preferred a waterproof explorer, it was great on salt,

Glad they were able to fix the glitch but disappointing they never made a SOFTWARE UPGRADE which pretty sure they marketed.

I’ve been involved in metal detecting since 1973, sadly I think our great hobby is on borrowed time.

Detectors have improved leaps and bounds since 1973.

 

[LawrencetheMDer]

I hunt 5 - 7 hrs in the surf 2-3 days/wk w the 17" coil (no harness) and it forces me to swing slowly. But it is a real workout and takes time to build stamina. You don't want to wear a harness in the surf. But I LOVE my 17" coil; it gives me that extra coverage and extra coverage is what it is all about. A little extra depth helps, too.
...out of my cold dead hands...

 

[Johnnyanglo]

I've been using the DetectorPro "Detecting Pal" sling for the last three years with the CTX and the 17" coil, on the beach and in the saltwater. I typically hunt from early light to about lunchtime, about 5-6 hours. Some type of sling is needed or shoulder and arm trouble it likely from repetitive injury. The Detecting Pal is cushioned, doesn't feel uncomfortable once you've begun swinging, and I can keep the coil even with the ground. By twisting at the hips a bit, you can extend the swing side-to-side a bit more than swinging without a sling. While some of the device paddings have worn away where it gets friction at the shoulder area, it was the cheapest by far and has earned its keep.