I decided to upgrade some equipment for the two detectors I have already. My other detector is the Nokta Simplex which I LOVE. I want to keep it nice so I bought the Lynx control box cover for it. I already have the two coil package and everything else I needed as far as accessories go....
But the real story here is I decided to show my aging Sov XS some love by splurging for an Anderson universal carbon fiber travel rod! I also purchased the NEL Sharpshooter 5.5" X 9.5" coil for my baby.
Previously, my all-time favorite coil (that I won't part with) for the Sov was my 8" Coinsearch coil (which is actually a 7.25" round DD). I wanted to find a waterproof coil that was close in size, and affordable. The Sharpshooter clicked both of those boxes for me. If you figure out the total area of each coil, the difference is only about 1/4" between the two with the NEL having a more narrow blade to cut through the trash better while retaining the depth of the Coinsearch. Seemed like a win/win for me!
Rounding out the accessories I purchased was a very cool leather combo sheath for my Nokta digger and NEW Tekpoint pulse pinpointer. I also picked up a cheap Treasure Seeker finds bag that I was originally going to use for hipmounting the Sov but everything was way too heavy on the belt so I opted to mount the control box under the elbow and use the bag as a control box cover instead. For the $11 spent, I didn't mind butchering it up for that, lol.
Finally, I needed to remove my remote all-metal/disc toggle switch from the original Sov XS S-rod where I had it mounted at the trigger finger position. I opted for quick solution by mounting it on the bracket of my Ron's 180 meter in front of the handle. I moved the meter up the bracket a bit to expose some holes and used one for the switch. Now it is activated with my middle finger left/right while still holding the handle. I'm very pleased with the new set-up and will shortly try to attempt a demo run at my favorite park. Hopefully I can penetrate the soil as we warm up to about 50 degrees today here in upstate NY! HH ALL! George
But the real story here is I decided to show my aging Sov XS some love by splurging for an Anderson universal carbon fiber travel rod! I also purchased the NEL Sharpshooter 5.5" X 9.5" coil for my baby.
Previously, my all-time favorite coil (that I won't part with) for the Sov was my 8" Coinsearch coil (which is actually a 7.25" round DD). I wanted to find a waterproof coil that was close in size, and affordable. The Sharpshooter clicked both of those boxes for me. If you figure out the total area of each coil, the difference is only about 1/4" between the two with the NEL having a more narrow blade to cut through the trash better while retaining the depth of the Coinsearch. Seemed like a win/win for me!
Rounding out the accessories I purchased was a very cool leather combo sheath for my Nokta digger and NEW Tekpoint pulse pinpointer. I also picked up a cheap Treasure Seeker finds bag that I was originally going to use for hipmounting the Sov but everything was way too heavy on the belt so I opted to mount the control box under the elbow and use the bag as a control box cover instead. For the $11 spent, I didn't mind butchering it up for that, lol.
Finally, I needed to remove my remote all-metal/disc toggle switch from the original Sov XS S-rod where I had it mounted at the trigger finger position. I opted for quick solution by mounting it on the bracket of my Ron's 180 meter in front of the handle. I moved the meter up the bracket a bit to expose some holes and used one for the switch. Now it is activated with my middle finger left/right while still holding the handle. I'm very pleased with the new set-up and will shortly try to attempt a demo run at my favorite park. Hopefully I can penetrate the soil as we warm up to about 50 degrees today here in upstate NY!
HH ALL! George
