I would like to be able to put in my 2 cents worth but from the time i got my 7000, i have not been able to get out and really use it due to continuing ditch repairs and water issues here on the ranch this year. All i have been able to do is practice in my home made nugget patch out back of the house, as for the weight of the detector itself i don't have a problem with it but i have not spent an entire day out in the real world working it yet.
Now that the irrigation season will be over by October and i get ready to head south this winter i know i will give the 7000 a good work out and see for myself what it will do.