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Wow, great suggestions JP.

A touch off topic but I am 5' 7" and have found that using the Minelab harness including the J-struts and a Hipstick makes detecting easier than using a 5000. It takes a little work to get the balances right but it's worth it. That being said, it IS a heavy detector to use in the way that makes it work best; precise and consistent coil control.

you do know your stuff Lunk…it's always interesting to hear your thoughts.

I don't pretend to be deeply technical but if this machine does what you are intimating it may be able to do, and do well…it sounds like a game changer.

you have stepped into a wonderful world filled with possibility…have fun

I used to dredge a lot. Even though I do not think I would have the patience to work ground that gave up gold that fine (is that typical of the gold up that far north?), it made me miss being underwater for 10 hours a day. Thanks for showing…

I have no experience with LSD but that was a great video. Thanks for putting it up.

Wow that was one of the most amazing replies to a forum question I've ever seen.

Thank you Steve, another helpful opportunity to gain access to the wealth of information on the forum.

I also applaud the forthright and educational tone of the thread. I am sure most people looking on learned something. Thanks to everyone who participated.

I just hate it when I have to use a microscope to see my gold (joke).

One of the clearest, plainest and most down-to-earth booklets I've looked through. It is a pleasure to read and has a lot of valuable (even if it's a touch short on detail), information on geology and the science of detecting. Thanks for letting us have a look Steve.

Hi Norm, the correct reset procedure duly noted. Thank you for taking the time.

Can someone remind us how to do a power restart on the 7000? (sorry about the problem Phoenix)

I love my Sun Ray Pro Gold's, but shame on Minelab. Selling a ten thousand dollar detector that comes with only adequate headphones, is an example of cost savings at the expense of a loyal customer base that does a disservice to us all. Surely their bottom line cannot be that thin.

Jim, There are a lot of people who sympathize with your physical difficulties. Whether we are conscious of it or not, all of us have a limit on the time we will be able to detect without difficulty. Best of luck.

RickUK I totally agree with you. There is simply no way I am going to fork over hard-earned funds on advertising alone. There are so many adept field testers both here, in the UK and in Australia. I will wait until they have put the (fill in name of new untested detector here), through its paces. That being said, I really hope the Equinox lives up to the hype.

Yeah duct tape and rope, the answer for half of what goes wrong in the field…

Best way to show gold collection: With photographs taken before it is locked away in a safety deposit box. Sad but true.

I agree Fred, a pretty classy response…

It would be fun to hear a translation of the Russian vid. It appears they may have gotten into more detail than the other ones that have been put up.

Hi Peg, I am sure most of us would agree that a Rye Patch chevron piece is the equivalent of a lunker in anyones book. Nice job!

Thank you - again - for helping us keep up.

Steve, another 'above and beyond' thread. Thank you…

eenie meenie minee mo… I would never get out of that yard…