Hi Chris. I had 3 detectors for the last few years, and sold all but my MX Sport this summer (sold v3i and racer) to really focus on a single detector. Have been having good luck with the MX Sport, but the weight is becoming more of an issue for long hunts...plus some of the old fields/homesites are loaded with trash so a faster recovery would be welcome. When I saw the Equinox the weight really was a big factor, plus it seems fast...and is still waterproof like my MX Sport. My hope is that it is at least as good as my current detector with fast recovery and light weight. Even if it has a few issues early on...with usb firmware updates...I plan to keep if for the long term and learn it well.