D&P-OR

2 hours ago, phrunt said:

Yea, the Joey is a good coil, and waterproof too, shame they discontinued it.

The Joey coil I had wasn't waterproof.----Was it the earlier one?

34 minutes ago, Denny said:

My hearing not as good as it used to be.

Mine neither. 😉

On 2/15/2023 at 11:19 AM, Bill (S. CA) said:

This reminds me so much of off seasons in professional sports.  For example, when football ends, all we get is a bunch of opinion driven b.s. from talking heads who are filling air time.

Same thing with detecting.  Like you guys, I concur that the speculation and opinion blathering is worthless nonsense.  But it will never go away I'm afraid.  The Pandora's Box of unlimited media access has been opened and its effect will be all around us forever.

What I have noticed is the disappearance of the posting of hunt results from detectorists.  Not these mind numbing thirty minute videos of coils swinging over grass or sand but just simple pictures of cool stuff found.  Years ago on the Findmall forum there was a guy named Mike Moutray who was a master of the Minelab Explorer.  He would post his finds via pictures and a written description and they were really fun to follow.  No discussions of settings or testing or anything.  Just hunting.  I still believe that those posts have value.  I just don't know if the world we live in now feels the same way.

 

I remember Mike (and Bryce)----good/no b.s. guys!

Steve---That's a very impressive store.

OH YES---I recognized that "affliction" in a sec! 🙂

4 hours ago, George Kinsey said:

😂 

OH HAPPY DAY--HAPPY RETIREMENT GEORGE!!! 🙂

3 minutes ago, phrunt said:

No, but rumour is floating around it's going to be priced along side the Simplex somewhere, and it will hurt Simplex sales significantly if this is the case, I'd much rather it than a Simplex.

"If" it's in that price range I would certainly agree with you on that.

On 2/22/2023 at 5:59 PM, phrunt said:

haha, they've genuinely called it the "tormentor" metal detector on the test reports, as no doubt they're tormenting Nokta

 

Also they went Bluetooth LE, gone is atpX Low latency.   Sucks to own a GPX 6000 with LL when all the cheaper newer detectors have superior wireless audio.

 

Whatd'ya mean "tormenting Nokta???-----I don't see it making a pimple on the Legends backside! lol

Good info---thanks.

38 minutes ago, Doc Bach said:

Don't feel like the Lone Ranger Jeff.I do the same thing or hope for the e.mail from XP.

I'm watching/hoping for their announcement of the 9.5X5" coil. 🙂

Why aren't we hearing more reports on the Vista X?----Would welcome the "pros & cons" of this detector (relic & coin hunting in mineralized ground).

That oughta get the ole stomach ah growlin!

D2

Compas Relic Magnum----true love!! 🙂

17 hours ago, DSMITH said:

I agree with the others on the 24K, I actually have 2 of the 6 inch coils and the 10x6 as well as the 14x8 the 14x8 I use in more open areas because you sure are not getting it under rocks and stuff

been giving some thoughts to parting with one of the 6 inch coils, but not sure yet because just as sure as I sell it or give it to someone the one I keep will quit working LOL

 That sometimes happens.----That's why I like to have a spare/fall back of equip. (if I can afford it). :)------

Thanks for the responses gentlemen.----I wonder if the 6" concentric coil for the Garrett 24K is available for purchase yet?

Which detector/coil combo makes the best gold (nugget) hunting unit----the Nokta Legend with LG24 & LG15 (9.5X6" & 6" DD coils)----or the Garrett 24K with 10X5" DD & 6" concentric coils?-----Thanks

On 1/5/2023 at 5:30 PM, Tometusns said:

GB, I've given up on trying to explain or believe that I know the reason why things sound like they do. I now think there are so many different ground scenarios that are possible and some perhaps even sound the same as others but for a totally different reason. All I listen for now is enough good info to make me want to investigate the target. Even then I still find myself digging very iffy signals. lol 

my knowingness is knowing I don't have a clue.😂  But I'm having fun!

Tom-----Now I can relate to that!!! lol

1 hour ago, George Kinsey said:

30+.

Which one(s) do you currently use the most?

Impressive collection of fine looking detectors George.-----I'm curious---how many detectors do you (currently) have?--------Del

1 hour ago, DSMITH said:

Agree with you I think the 1.11 will most likely be the last update but I do not want it completely locked so they can't do bug fixes, which I feel there are a couple bugs that need fixed my hopes are they finally fix those bugs with the 1.11

I will also agree that Nokta's first swing with SMF they knocked it out of the park, leaves you thinking if they can build a detector like the legend on the first try at SMF what does the future detectors they can build going to be, like the PI they are working on

And (IYO) what are those "couple of bugs that need fixed"?----Just curious.

37 minutes ago, George Kinsey said:

Great customer service on how to get the repair done. Thanks Minelab Repair Center.

Serious?

Thanks for the EXCELLENT report Don---much appreciated.

43 minutes ago, George Kinsey said:

You can bet your sweet patunia I won't max out the sensitivity.😁

Go fer it Tex!!!!! 🙂

Wise purchase/excellent detector!