I've been metal detecting since I was a teenager, now I am on the wrong side of fifty. Experience and habit form my buying decisions and preferences.
A nice smooth threshold, classic good looks matched with build quality. Knobs and switches. All these likes have led me to very much appreciate my over grown collection of White's metal detectors. It has taken ten years plus to put my current machines together.
My first machine was the old blue box 6000d Series 2. Much later I upgraded to the MXT. An outstanding metal detector. Then reading this forum I discovered the existence of the last of the 6000 series, the magnificent XL Pro. After a long search I managed to find one, not in Australia, but the UK.
The Tdi Sl followed years later, I love the weight balance and that smooth threshold. By this time I've put a bit of a collection together.. Finally added the White's Tdi Pro, Oz Series to the mix. Both me and my family as well as friends use the machines.
Over the years I've bought and used other brands and machines, but once they enter my inventory the White's machines have remained.
I even have a spare Xl Pro, knowing if the first bites the dust I'll keep going with the second. So hard to find, makes sense to me.
Funny thing is, no White's machine I own has yet worn out or needed more than cosmetic repair. I've got at least 20 years of good detecting left in me and I suspect these machines will see me out. I have a Whites dealer nearby and their service and support are excellent. No need for more.. that's up to White's since they continue to develop new machines. New technology and innovation sometimes demand our attention.
Since I don't water hunt is it possible I've got every contingency covered? The MX Sport is interesting but I'm not ready to get in the water.
I just hope I'm not alone in having a 'collection'.
Countless hours of hunting, lots of little treasures found, all priceless. A great hobby, you get to see the country, learn its history and enjoy the outdoors. Whites has and continues to play a part in that. Keep making them in the USA, keep doing what you are doing because it looks good from where I am.
All the best,
Karelian
A nice smooth threshold, classic good looks matched with build quality. Knobs and switches. All these likes have led me to very much appreciate my over grown collection of White's metal detectors. It has taken ten years plus to put my current machines together.
My first machine was the old blue box 6000d Series 2. Much later I upgraded to the MXT. An outstanding metal detector. Then reading this forum I discovered the existence of the last of the 6000 series, the magnificent XL Pro. After a long search I managed to find one, not in Australia, but the UK.
The Tdi Sl followed years later, I love the weight balance and that smooth threshold. By this time I've put a bit of a collection together.. Finally added the White's Tdi Pro, Oz Series to the mix. Both me and my family as well as friends use the machines.
Over the years I've bought and used other brands and machines, but once they enter my inventory the White's machines have remained.
I even have a spare Xl Pro, knowing if the first bites the dust I'll keep going with the second. So hard to find, makes sense to me.
Funny thing is, no White's machine I own has yet worn out or needed more than cosmetic repair. I've got at least 20 years of good detecting left in me and I suspect these machines will see me out. I have a Whites dealer nearby and their service and support are excellent. No need for more.. that's up to White's since they continue to develop new machines. New technology and innovation sometimes demand our attention.
Since I don't water hunt is it possible I've got every contingency covered? The MX Sport is interesting but I'm not ready to get in the water.
I just hope I'm not alone in having a 'collection'.
Countless hours of hunting, lots of little treasures found, all priceless. A great hobby, you get to see the country, learn its history and enjoy the outdoors. Whites has and continues to play a part in that. Keep making them in the USA, keep doing what you are doing because it looks good from where I am.
All the best,
Karelian