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2 hours ago, Dan(NM) said:

I use these on every machine I get. I cut a template and place it over as much of the screen as possible. They're almost indestructible, plus The price is right too.    "Zagg InvisibleShield for Amazon Kindle Fire Screen". I buy them off eBay for 5 bucks. I am more concerned about the screen getting scratched then I am about the housing getting scuffed up.

i still have a bunch of the equinox screen covers  cut to fit and they work fine.  

I used to have a few detectors on hand years ago. Then down to 2-3 last 5 years or so. Now it will be just 1 , the deus 2.  I have sold everything I don't use very often from diggers to pinpointers to extra detectors.  Anymore simple is just better. I just could never imagine, nor would I ever want a bunch of metal detectors.  It would be like using computers from 1997, or a radio from the 60's.  I sell while value is still there and move on.. I knew some hoarders and I just have no idea what they are thinking lol. I have a few guns and knives though, and fishing equipment but things that become outdated are sold . 

My buddy sold his xcal, and equinox to use the deus 2 for both jobs.  He is however keeping his sea hunter mark II for diving deep which he rarely does but as a just in case.  

3 hours ago, Jeff McClendon said:

A battery and other technology would have to fit into a 5" coil..........I doubt it can be done.

Would be a good time to make a 5x9.5 solid coil. Or if the charging connection won't work for that then maybe 2 smaller batteries located on each side of coil internally.  

For me it was easy.. Deus 2 .  For several reasons... I was kinda turned off by the sales pitch video/release as it looked unprofessional in my opinion. Also I've been reading the country Turkey itself is struggling financially.  Scares me a little.  Another is I love the design of the deus stem, removable remote, etc. Great reputation and best warranty..  

I would have to agree Steve.  I was planning on buying the new legend . The company attacking or going after another company turned me off quickly.  Why? Well we don't really like seeing companies bash other companies for 1, and 2 that's similar to how they treated me a few years back when my coils ears broke off the Makro racer coil.  I emailed them, the asked for pics, I sent them pics and their response was your fault no warranty! So we emailed back a time or two then they stopped responding.  So I did what anyone would do, I headed to the forums to let other buyers beware that the coils ears were very brittle and the company would not stand behind it.  After a few days they contacted me again and asked for my address.  Low and behold everyone was having the same issues with broken coil ears. 

13 hours ago, Cal_Cobra said:

That was the first pouch I had, the Sunray pouch was great!  It served me well for years until the leather started to get "tired".  I wish Sunray was still making accessories, especially some cool stuff for new machines.

That one is 15 years old or so.  I still have a new unused one . Yes I wish sunray would still make them.  I could take this to the Amish and they would make some I guess, but with new materials out they now make lighter weight ones that last almost as long.  

1 hour ago, midalake said:

Thanks!  I can tell you my question is a very serious one.

It is the reason I NEVER purchased a CTX!

I've had that issue over the years. Now I can use the deus stock and not quite fully extended.  I'm 6'4" with long arms. Size 17 feet.  The deus feels long enough. I've used the tall man middle and it's really long and I may buy another .  

3 hours ago, midalake said:

Any one have an idea on shaft length for tall people??? 

Or will I have to detect on my knees if I get a Deus? 

They sell a tall man middle rod.  It's like 5" longer.  

3 minutes ago, Chase Goldman said:

You lost me.  Is this a comment on the Deus II or what relevance does it have to the Deus II, if any?

I think he means if it's too slow to detect close to other targets that are deep but are on the surface then why is it wireless?  😛

These work better

19 minutes ago, Jeff McClendon said:

can't speak for Dan and what he might be wondering about with the XP underwater antenna. 

I wasn't asking you to. I was referring to my original post and was myself wondering what his concern was with the antenna.  And I tossed out some possibilities but have no idea.  

12 minutes ago, Jeff McClendon said:

This little argument over whose is bigger/better/the best..........who cares, started from this statement:

"That skinny cable will be less resistant in the water than a standard coil cable which will be on the other water detector. "

So my statement started an argument?  Lol. I wasn't sure what his issue was with antenna . Was it resistance innthe water? Chance of falling off?  The pain of putting on? That's all in meant.  I didn't start an argument lol   but it is a thinner wire so in reality it should be less resistance in the water.  Same difference as a smaller coil, less plastic in coil, thinner shaft like the one made by Steve for the Tarsacci .  Thinner is always less resistance as long as same shape.  

7 hours ago, Tom Slick said:

I have found I have much better results by cutting out the plastic spring and replacing it with two small screws, two nuts, and a small metal spring.

Try this one.  Although your idea is fine also.  

10 hours ago, Tom Slick said:

"I've not seen anything from XP that's cheaply made" You must have forgotten about that Robust Coil charging clip. 😁

The charging clip costs little compared to an entire carbon fiber shaft and aftermarket arm cuff and aftermarket coil ear stiffeners. There are aftermarket charging clips for $25 that will last forever. :). 

3 minutes ago, Dan(NM) said:

 I'm more concerned about durability. I hunt in rivers around rock and boulder outcroppings.

I've not seen anything from XP that's cheaply made.  I'm betting it will be very durable. As durable or more so than standard coil cables.   And the best part is you can easily repair /replace it as compared to coil cables.  

On 12/2/2021 at 7:18 AM, Dan(NM) said:

I have one on pre-order, I'm rooting for it to out do my 800, but, I have my doubts. If it performs decent, then it'll be my water hunting machine. I also am on a pre-order list for the Deus 2 to use as a relic machine. Not to keen on the skinny cable to hunt in the water.

That skinny cable will be less resistant in the water than a standard coil cable which will be on the other water detector. 

The new Garrett finds pouch.  I removed the belt and made belt loops like I do on all of my finds pouches.  Just works better for me .  Well built pouch. Made in China 😢

The manual is now available

10 minutes ago, phrunt said:

What that says to me is the Multi Frequency technology Nokta have must be decent, they're getting rid of their other detectors because of it.  As we all predicted having multi frequency will make their single frequency detectors obsolete, funny that isn't it? 🙂

I don't own any single frequency detectors anymore. The deus is all I have at the moment til the 2 comes out. So yeah I believe ML was right and I hope Nokta Makro hit a home run with this. 

I think it's perfect.  In line with competition and less money on a proven design.  Win win for everyone.  

These 2 are digger supply pouches. I also have 2 older Sun Ray leather Amish made pouches. 

This is the digger supply pouch.  Pack mule size.  And one of my older Sun Ray leather Amish made pouches.  Velcro doesn't work as good so I cut center and slid small magnets in each side and now works amazing.  

19 minutes ago, Chase Goldman said:

The Garrett looks like a great water/beach/park pouch - I might get one.  I too wish the belt was detachable, though.  I used to tear through the Relic Elite pouches.  Sewn in belt would rip and other sewn in attach points would rip and then you're done.  A guy on Tnet used to sell custom hand made reluc hunting grade pouches (large and durable) to your specs that look very similar to the Digger Supply Treasue Pouches shown above - used top-end, thick material and no-snag zippered enclosures.  Those have proven indestructible and I still have both that I custom ordered nearly 5 years ago.  He simply stopped taking orders at one point and disappeared off the forum.  Shame because I had some ideas on a custom features I know he would have been able to incorporate.  The gold news is my pouches are still going strong despite 5 years of abuse.

This is the digger supply pouches.  He used to take orders on the forum but became too big and busy taking orders so he found a place that would sell them for him and now he makes 2 models in several colors at his pace.  I have 3 of them.  2 pack mules and a park ranger.  Best pouches period. 

It looks like a solid made pouch. I just hate when they permanently attach the belt.  I would rather have drop down belt loops so the pouch hangs just below waistline. Much more comfortable.  Ive tried relic elite pouches , a few different models he makes. Well made but did not hang below waist and belt was permanently attached.  I have a couple older leather pouches that are super nice and digger supply pouches are the best.  Here is a pic.  These are not only well made but well thought-out. They will outlast you.