OK, first the disclaimer... I'm not a fool, this would be hand retrieval only, no digging implements.
Also, I have no experience with astroturf so this might be a stupid question for some with astroturf knowledge....
Has anybody detected Astroturf?
Is it too short to hide targets?
Reason I ask is I have a couple fields that I used to detect that are now astroturf. Both were really great for finds but are now ignored once I saw the Astroturf installed.
Then I got the idea that maybe they could still be viable locations if I took the utility belt off and explained to the owner my intentions.
One owner of a professional field had no problems with me detecting before they switched to Astroturf. But last year I drove to the location and saw that they upgraded, I turned around and left.
So, before I drive the long distance to those locations and talk to the owner(s), I thought I would pose the question here to see if anybody has experience.
Also, I have no experience with astroturf so this might be a stupid question for some with astroturf knowledge....
Has anybody detected Astroturf?
Is it too short to hide targets?
Reason I ask is I have a couple fields that I used to detect that are now astroturf. Both were really great for finds but are now ignored once I saw the Astroturf installed.
Then I got the idea that maybe they could still be viable locations if I took the utility belt off and explained to the owner my intentions.
One owner of a professional field had no problems with me detecting before they switched to Astroturf. But last year I drove to the location and saw that they upgraded, I turned around and left.
So, before I drive the long distance to those locations and talk to the owner(s), I thought I would pose the question here to see if anybody has experience.