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this has probably been beat to death on here, but. The other day i tried out a friends probe just to give it a try. i had never tried one previously.It was the kind that vibrated the handle. it did seem to work cause i found two or three bullets in the same hole about every time i opened one up.and one hole also produced some rivits that i know i would have covered back up.Now my question is before i buy one , i would like some input on the x-1 probe with the explorer II.is it the best one to buy for that machine,or is there one better spicifically for the explorer II?
 
thought about building a great product like the X-1 and the S-1 probes for a certain Minelab line and then made other similar concept(if NOT exact types) for certain Whites and Fisher brands of detectors.
The "inline" probe idea is a very useful concept and it can be adapted very easily.Prior to obtaining the X-1 I used a home made version of a probe that had a line running up the haedphone cable to a little piezo BUT this probe did NOT use the Explorer's capabilties in the recovery stages of an object and would have it's limitations by way of depth and finding that desirable target FASTER. It's all about a quicker and cleaner recovery system. You DON'T have to have it in order to operate and use any of the Explorer's.
I still have that home made probe, but I rarely use it. This does not mean that a probe other than the x-1 is the ONLY way to go but I think it would be safe to say it is probably the BEST way to go when it comes to getting a probe for the Explorer and or Quatro, by the looks of it.
Get the X-1 and as I've said before if you don't like it then sell it.
Hard Nosed <img src="/metal/html/smile.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":)">
 
The X-1 is definitely the way to go with the Explorer2 or the Quattro. One thing that I really find useful is building programs. Theres no need to wave the item you wish to accept or reject in front of the coil, you just use the probe.
 
Sunray probes are without a doubt the best on the market...and am sure many will agree..Pehaps not for everyone as they make your unit a litle bulkier and heavier but your sure not going to loose it as you may with many handheld ones and expect much superior performance. Many have problems pinpointing with an Explorer and even though thru practice have litle problems still can't pinpoint as accurate as with a concentric. Just one of the many superior Sunray products that make the hobby a bit easier....
 
The X 1 is an excellant pinpointer you will never regret getting this one.I use in in just about every hole I dig.It minimizes the chances of damage to target.I have the Vibraprobe for my classic 3, it is a good durable probe,but cant compare to the x1.I have tried the bullseye probe now thats a joke,you would do just as good using a stud finder.My 2 cents worth.Good Luck.
 
I researched both the Uniprobe and the X1
and decided on the Uniprobe as I have two
detectors. The Uniprobe is the deepest seeking probe I have ever used. Plus the headphones and probe are very high quality.
You may say ouch when pay for them but it will be the last time you say ouch.
 
Do any of you have some instability when you go to pinpoint mode with the X-1?. I have to recycle it a few times before it calms down. Was wondering if that's normal. And I do hold it away from any metal or ground before switching (Found this with my EXII and a Quatttro)
 
when they use the probe.
I use mine in the same mode I detect in because I want to hear the tone of object I am digging.
Charlie
 
David,
If you are running high manual sensitivity with the Explorer/Quattro and experience falsing or instability switch to semi-auto while using the X-1 and then back to manual when done. Also, remember to switch back to disc after using pinpoint to bullseye the target to reduce falsing, de-tuning, etc. before final retrieval of target.
Ralph (Sun Ray)
 
Thanks for the tips Ralph, I do use disc. for most of my pinpointing until I get close, works flawlessly. It's a minor inconvenience when pinpointing, just curious about it being an issue with my probe.
I don't know how I lived without this thing, it's great
 
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