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"Maybe the “new Garrett” we are seeing now, will finally revisit this long overdue situation. " One can hope! I'd buy one. Thanks! Walt

That's a brilliant idea! I like the way you think, Steve!!! Walt

I agree that the TDI is a way better machine, Steve. It may have been partially responsible for the Infinium's demise. If they had made the water-proof one with interchangeable coils, I would have bought it. I sold a customer a Fisher Gold Bug. He wanted me to come up to his claim and teach him how to use it. I was swinging the AT Gold. We crossed the creek and sure enough, I slipped on a rock and used my hands to brace my fall. The detector landed in the creek. So, I'm just a little leery of using something that I can no longer drive to the factory and drop off for repair. Plus, I thought it would be nice to have a back up PI. I'm trading a Gold Monster for my friend's detector with the stock 14" DD, the 5'x10" DD, the 3'x7" DD, coil covers, headphones and carry bag. As far as I know, he's only been out two times with it. The SDC 2300 is 5.1 pounds without the batteries which add about another 10 or 12ounces. If we were to have any Gold Shows next year, maybe I'll check it for weight and see if it might work for me. There's a guy on You Tube who goes by the handle of "Two Toes" that does really well crevicing with one. Thanks! Walt

Yes, I have the TDI SL. As I mentioned to Kac, I need a PI that's water-proof around streams. I used the Infinium when it first came out and liked it really well but then opted for the TDI as I was living in the desert of Southern California. I'm a Garrett Dealer so I could buy an ATX at cost if they weren't so darn heavy. I figure the SDC2300 was about the same weight. Thanks! Walt

Yes it would but I had one. Found it too heavy. I have arthritis in my wrists and bad shoulders so wanted something to hip mount. This won't be my primary PI. I have a Whites TDI SL. Just looking for a PI that's water-proof around streams. Thanks! Walt

I was thinking about buying one of these because I need a light-weight water-proof PI for Serpentine Bedrock in streams. Steve already gave me his opinion. While I GREATLY respect his expertise, I'd like to get a few more opinions from the rest of you Gurus. 😁 Thanks! Walt

I was reading another thread and folks were saying that the Land-based MX7 was superior to the Water-proof MX Sport. Aren’t they just the same electronics and programs in a different housing? Thanks! Walt

I’ve always been a multi-line Dealer. Whites was my favorite especially when I moved back home to Oregon. They seemed to care about their dealers and customers. In an email response I received from Steve Howard a month before they announced they were closing their doors, he said that Ken White still wanted to make Metal Detectors that would last 10 or 20 years. He also stated that Ken would close his doors before he’d have them made “off shore”. There may be one element no one here has thought of, buttons, knobs and switches. I believe that they kept the MXT All Pro and GMT around for those folks that are not Tech Savvy. When I sold a metal detector and it was between a Menu Driven machine like the VX3 or V3i and the MXT, I’d ask to see the customer’s Cell phone. If he had a Flip Phone, I’d sell him an MXT. If it was a Smart Phone, I’d feel more comfortable leading him toward one of the others. While I loved the ingenuity of the Treasuremaster and Treasure Pro, that left the only simply operated detectors to the Coinmaster and MXT. On the other hand, all of Garrett’s Ace and AT Series have buttons. Although the Apex is menu Driven, I find it easier to operate than the NoMak’s Simplex+. As I’ve mentioned before, Whites could have held on a little longer by incorporating as many machines into the Sport Platform as they could. Repackaging? Yes! But who wouldn’t have wanted a submersible V3i? Their idea for a water-proof TDI was a BIG disappointment as far as I’m concerned. Maybe if they had someone with a younger mindset in charge of the company, they’d still be around. I’ve sold more mid-range Metal Detectors than the expensive ones. That’s what the average working stiff can afford. So, a Multi-Frequency ACE makes total sense. Is a MF AT next? Garrett (and ML) no longer has an entry level PI except the Sea Hunter. With no GB, I suspect it wouldn’t work too well in the Gold Fields. I still don’t know why they discontinued the Infinium LS. I’d buy one if they were still available but I’d JUMP on a water-proof TDI! As someone has already stated, we’ll just have to wait and see. One last thing to think about, as far as I know, Metal Detectors are the only electronics still made in the US. Thanks! Walt

Retail on the TRX was $159.95. MAP was $149.95.

I would rather they had went with the GMX Sport instead of the 24K. A Gold detector that's NOT Water-proof doesn't fall along their lines of progress. As soon as the AT Gold came out the Scorpion was discontinued. I’d also like to see if they could put the TDI into that same Water-proof package.

NICE!!! Thanks! Walt

The hole's kind of big for the screws they use but found this in a Google Search: https://www.e-rigging.com/1-8-stainless-steel-d-ring-pad-eye?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=Shopping_60-70&utm_term=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyvKj-8T18gIVYQJ9Ch0Maw7PEAQYAyABEgJOE_D_BwE

Here's a V-SAT set-up. They were riveted on.

All I have is this Screen Shot from the video. I'm guessing the D-rings were mounted using existing Screw Holes but maybe longer screws. I'll reach out to Josh and see if I can get a close-up photo.

I understand the scoop thing. It's still a great Pin Pointer for Treasure Hunting. Thanks for the Idea, Steve!

I just watched this Whites Video with Josh Bohmker. He found a way to take a couple of D-rings similar to those on the old Goldmasters and chest mounted the SL. Very cool!

This is fantastic news! Great review, Steve. I for one am hoping that they will eventually bring back the TRX Pin Pointer. Because it reads off the tip, it's more sensitive to small pieces of gold than any other on the market, including their Garrett “Carrot”. This is because all others have the same 360-degree Detection Field. This is a big coil versus small coil scenario, I presume. It’s the only one that will find a 1.5 grainer that I have! I know there are folks out there that would buy one immediately, if they were available.

I called Todd yesterday and he's received another truck load from Whites. He asked me to give him a little more time but took a list of what I needed so he could keep an eye out for it.

I'm looking for a pair of light weight and comfortable boots with hiking soles and no metal eyelets or hooks. The key words are Light Weight and Comfortable! Anyone know of any? Thanks! Walt

It would be great if they would make it something like 20, 40 & 60 kHz as Simon mentioned. Add wireless audio and viola, GM2000! I wish they had made the Eureka Gold simultaneous. I think it would have made a BIG difference.

I spoke with Todd Marshall today and he just picked up ALL the left over parts from White's. He said to give him about 3 weeks to sort it all out before calling for availability.

I heard from a buddy that Minelab was discontinuing this model. I hope it's not true! I also heard from another buddy that they are no longer going to make single frequency Gold Machines. I know rumors are what they are but wanted to reach out anyway. Thanks! Walt

Wished I'd have bought about a half dozen at the beginning of the year!

"AT Pro Pointer = TRX" I did an Air test last night. The TRX found a 1 grain piece of gold 1/2" from the tip. The Carrot wouldn't find it at all!

I would have liked to have seen the TDI in the water-Proof "Sport" platform with a variety of coil sizes. Whites really missed the boat by just modifying their Beach Machine. When I first started selling Metal Detectors I was confused by the Infinium's 96 Frequencies. It's Pulse Induction. It doesn't operate on a Frequency, right. Then I realized it was like a cordless phone with 96 "Channel's". There would have been less confusion if they would have used THAT terminology instead.