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I dont think that it will perform 10% better or more than the Equinox , because otherwise ML would have commnunicated on this with accurate figures . Btw 10% better means 3 or 4cm deeper than a Nox/Vanquish/Deus2 on a big coin at 30cm ( 12inches ) depth . If it is really the case I would certainly buy it ..

Nice video 🙂 but no question 🤢 ( then no answer .. ) about the exact target depth improvement vs the Equinox or vs the competition .. Then lets wait for the field tests ...

Ok long story short this carbon shaft looks very interesting , its weight is similar to the XP stock shafts but it is much longer especially for the rear shaft which means a much better "sweeping cumfort" ... Again tall guys will appreciate , the current XP shafts design is definitely not for them ... 🙂 It is a little expensive but this is normal for such a sophisticated carbon design ... When you say 229$ you mean shipping to Europe or US only ? thx Btw a 2 part version would be even lighter because you would save a camlock weight ( probably around 1 oz )

The XP S Telescopic Lite weigh around 400g ( 14 oz ) ( 320g for the S Lite shaft + 80g lower shaft ) . Canne S TELESCOPIC Lite | XP METAL DETECTORS However your carbon shaft is much longer than the S telescopic Lite . Then at least tall persons should be interested by your shaft ... And a carbon shaft will be more rigid than the XP stock shafts . Whats its price ? thanks ..

Faudra choisir entre le chauffage et le manticore cet hiver lol ... 😀

This M8 coil is around the same size as the Vanquish V8 ( 8X6 ) , I have used it it is a very small coil . The D2 9 coil is an other beast which is bigger and much deeper from my testings. Btw I dont understand why ML did not propose a 9' sized coil for the Manticore . They are repeating the same error that they did with the Equinox ... The choice is only between a very small coil and big coils . No intermediate 9" sized coils . Until Coiltek makes one in 3 or 4 years ...? 🙂 Hopefully there is still the Vanquish with the V10 ...🙂

I agree , no significant weight improvement vs the Equinox . The Equinox weighs 1,3kg and the Manticore .. the same .... Then at first sight I am not interested by this detector unless its depth performances are significantly better than the Nox/Deus2 , but I dont believe to miracles ... Nicely designed detector nevertheless .. and ML has probably improved its reactivity vs the Equinox then it will probably be better than the Nox in the irons ... Looking fwd for the field tests ...

Hi Jeff, Concerning the number of user profiles the can be saved, I imagine it is the same as with the RC then 12 , but I have not tried this , and I dont know if several profiles based on the same program can be saved too ... The same for the notch feature to OFF ... I dont know sorry , I am not a great settings specialist 🙂.. Actually I always use the Deus ( D2 or D1 ) factory programs with very few changes , because the D2 ( or D1 ) modes are perfectly set for my local French detecting conditions ( low mineralization , high iron trash , coin/relic hunting ). For example I have just changed the number of tones and the audio ( from PWM to SQUARE ) on the D2. Doing only a few changes makes easy to recreate a program if it is lost or accidentally erased btw ... You did a good choice keeping your D2 WS4 "Lite" . I cant wait to use it in the field , next week I hope , I will try to post my reports ...

Yes 750€ ( or 850 if you add a shaft ) is a very good price for such a performing machine, knowing that almost all the RC settings are available on the WS6. The balance with the 9" is excellent . Having no CB on the shaft saves around a pound which makes a big ergonomy difference with the competitors.

Very nice job . Btw the XP factory shafts are too short for tall persons , the lower stem is too short and the upper stem too. I mean the armrest is too close from the handle and this length cannot be changed , at least on the S telecopic Lite. I hope that this can be adjusted on your new shaft ... thanks ...

Received my D2 WS6 pack yesterday ( 9" coil + WS6 wireless headphones : total 750€ ). The WS6 is easy to start and use . The coil + shaft is ultra light , 725g with the S-telescopic shaft coming from my D1. The 9" FMF coil itself weighs 330g ( without coil cover ), much lighter than the 11" ( 420g ). I did a few depth tests , it goes deep , quite impressive , almost as deep as the 11" and much deeper than my D1 9X6 HF . Sounds very good ,first outings in the field planned for next week ... 1. The 9 FMF coil mounted on a S telescopic Lite shaft : 2. The W6 with my current settings : SENSITIVE MODE , 5 TONES , SQUARE AUDIO : 3. 9" FMF coil + shaft , only 725g ! :

At least it looks like that the Manticore CB side buttons are much better protected than the Equinox ones . Good idea , I had to send my Equinox twice to the after service because of these side buttons ...

This kit is available in France now ( 749E ) , I have ordered it yesterday btw ... Détecteurs XP DEUS 2 - FMF : Le plus évolué des détecteurs de métaux (maisondeladetection.com)

I have never used an MI6 with my Deus1, I use a Minelab profind 35 or a Quest Xpointer Max because they have an iron disc not available on XP models . Then no pinpointer connection issues for me as the pinpointer works independantly from the detector . Sometimes simpler is better ... Concerning Nokta , as I already said several times , they are probably good detectors but they are twice heavier than the XPs , For this single reason Noktas is a nogo for me . For me it is simply impossible to come back to a 1,4kg detector after having used a 800g machine ... I am sorry for your issues , btw I did not notice any depth perfo issue during my D2 testing in March. I will check this when I buy my D2 in a few weeks ...

Yes this means that now you can have a D2 Lite for around 850E, buying the parts separately : - WS6 headphones 350E / Casque sans fil XP DEUS II WS6 - metaux-detection.fr - 9 or 11" coil 400E / Disque XP DEUS II 22 FMF (metaux-detection.fr) - Deus S Stemlite telescopic shaft 105E / CANNE TÉLESCOPIC XP : S-STEMLITE - metaux-detection.fr

I hope that you will solve your issue by updating your D2 to a new version . XP is a very serious brand and I am sure that they will solve the pbs , even if it can take a few days/weeks. From my standpoint I still use a D1 and I dont have the D2 yet . Perhaps I will wait a D2 V1.x version before buying it so that all the pbs are fixed Btw D2 separate coils are now available for sale over here in France , for example at : Disques XP DEUS (metaux-detection.fr) , then I imagine that it will soon be the case in the US ..

Perhaps this one ? : Deus2 coil + RC + BH01 headphones 1368,90E , available in July https://www.maisondeladetection.com/196-detecteurs-xp-deus-2-fmf

Good news , more affordable D2 packs coming : XP DEUS II PACK 22 FMF RC 1299E already available XP DEUS II PACK 28 FMF RC 1299E July XP DEUS II PACK 22 FMF RC WSA2 1448E July XP DEUS II PACK 28 FMF RC WSA2 1448E July etc .. Look at https://www.metaux-detection.fr/fr/detecteur-xp-deus-ii etc ...

Yes the D1 and D2 are the Kings in the irons ... and for lightness. And the D2 has improved the detection depth vs the D1 ... What else ? 🙂

Great report Jeff , thanks ... If you hunt trashy areas you will probably like SENSITIVE which is even more reactive than GENERAL ... I am very impressed by the D2 too btw 😉...

Excellent review thanks !

Very nice video thx ...

When you buy a detector , the after service is done by your dealer and not directly the manufacturer , whatever the brand . Then you should contact your dealer first . Have you contacted your dealer about this issue ?

Nice hunting ... Eventually French is easy to learn as you can see .. 🙂 I would just suggest to try the SENSITIVE mode , it is better ( faster and more reactive ) than GENERAL or PARK in the irons ..

A D2 paid off in 2 or 3 months ... This will be difficult to beat ... 🙂 🙂