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Hi, I am very hard on picks (not intentionally) and there is nothing worse then hiking to the middle of nowhere just break the wood handle of any digging tool. I've been using the Estwing Paleo Pick for about a year now and so far so good. It's all metal, not to heavy, digs well and has a nice ring. I'm surprised no one has mentioned one. Anyway maybe this will help good luck!

Thank you for the info Mac! Much appreciated.

Soak it in CLR for awhile and call it good.

?No pressure but yes or no? I’m not worried about the weight and they seem fairly simple to use. I already have VLFs. I’m ready for a PI. I’m looking at the closed double d coil and maybe the small mono in the future. Ive been watching videos and reading reviews and most people like them with the exception of the weight. I like the fact the collapse because I hike a long ways sometimes and will most likely have a trusty VLF in hand. I just want something new,different..I don’t know maybe I answered my own question. Are you still happy with yours? Thanks

I ordered mine January 9th and received it the next day! I already found so much I’m going to take up a new hobby it’s so easy to find gold and silver..I’m board now..just kidding I may never get it

Ill jump on board. Happy New Year's everyone! Thanks again for a great forum. I was busy for the past month out of town and lasted one day back before I was out detecting at the old spot. So here it is, year to date with the faithful lobo. P.s I ordered an Equinax 800...powerful vlf, waterproof...you know...good luck out there!

I used one for a few months here in California and wasn't very impressed with it's prospecting ability. It's a neat detector, I enjoyed using it but for the price I think there are better choices for gold hunting.

I had a GMT for a few years till a terrible backing accident in my garage. Whoops Now I use a Tesoro Lobo after trying a friend's out. I love how simple it is. I know it's not the most modern detector but if I'm in the right spot I'll find it.

Thanks for the advice! And I have plenty more to share.

Yes I was just saying that's the only other coil I tried out. Not many people use the lobo so if your friend said it works on gold. And gives it a little edge count me in.

That's not a bad idea I've tried a mono coil and wasn't to impressed. But I'll take a look. Thanks for the info I really appreciate it.

Hi Steve, The lobo is a great machine and I don't have any issues other than batterie wires. Once I figured out how to use it and started finding gold it's been great. I don't plan on getting rid of it. I'm going to mount it above my fireplace if it ever stops working and can't be repaired. I guess I should have said 2nd detector sorry about that. I love detecting and do it as much as possible, and I think I'm ready for a second detector. Just something different. Thanks for the response. I'll keep you guys/gals posted. Jason And another picture

That just might be the case. I really want to like the atx even though I've never used it. Just the mixed reviews on depth and sensitivity. Waterproof would be fun and i could see trying it out here in late summer. But not a selling point. I can go and clear a patch with the vlf but I know I'm missing deeper targets. I've see minelabs do great here in California. I just have a hard time with the price. I guess you have to spend money to make it. Anyway its a hobbie and my old tesoro and I can sure get gold and have fun. Thank you for responding! This Forum is great.

I've been using the tesoro lobo for 8 years now with great success. I'm ready for something different with a little more depth. I find gold nuggets and quartz/gold. Most of the Au/quartz comes from taillings and when they go quite I rake and find more...sometimes. I've been looking at the ATX but read it has trouble finding Au/quartz. I understand size matters on ability for any detector. 2000ish is my budget and that can buy a lot of rakes. I'm just not 100% I like the way it sounds and I'm sure we can get along just fine. Discrimination is not that important, I hardly use it. Any info would help thanks.