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2 minutes ago, phrunt said:

Pretty cool news!

Here is the video, it's frustrating now that all the manufacturers cater for Facebook audiences and not anyone else. 

 

Agree. 

13 minutes ago, D&P-OR said:

HOORAY!!!------Been waiting for MONTHS for that 9.5X6" coil.----What's the price on it?---I am unable to watch the video.

 I can't find any prices yet. She was asked a few times however no answer on price.

Looks like 2 new coils for the Legend just announced. A 9.5x6 and a 12x9. Both weigh less then the stock 11". New Beta update with improvements and new features. New coils are already up on the Notka website.

Phrunt, Jeff M and Steve H,

Thanks for the advise. Legend is on the way.

Trying to decide between the Gold Kruzer and the Legend. Need advise from someone who has used both the Legend and Gold Kruzer. I am wanting to detect a large creek on my claims in northern California. I want a detector that is waterproof and that is excellent on very fine small gold. While I do get larger gold most is very small. The detectors I use are a Whites 24k and a GPX 5000. I can get a new G Kruzer for $375.

Wow. Very impressive legacy.

1 hour ago, Jeff McClendon said:

Mine weighs 30.5 ounces with ORX controller mounted on the full shaft with HF elliptical coil, lower shaft, battery and coil cover. Waterproof kit and antenna weighs 3.8 ounces

Thanks for the info.

Can anyone confirm the exact weight of the ORX with control box, complete stem, HF elliptical coil with battery and lower shaft? I did see 1 pound 14 oz. However the XP web site also says hip mounted next to the weight. If anyone knows the waterproof kit weight would be nice too? I'm an ultra light backpacker so weight matters.

Thanks

I've had a Whites 24k since it's release. Can confirm it is a great detector. Have all the coils made for it. The 6" concentric is a small gold killer. It's my go to coil. Hoping Garrett makes a GMX waterproof version sooner than later.

Garrett's new Goldmaster 24k has been added to their website. Check out the instructional videos. Someone might look familiar.

Hope Garrett comes out with the GMX waterproof version soon.

https://garrett.com/garrett-goldmaster-24k-metal-detector

Well done. Enjoyed the story and video. Cheers

Love the 24k.

Interesting when Jim finds a nugget the display reads 08 then solid 01, 99 and 98. Not gold from my experience and I have found a lot of gold over the last 2 seasons with the 24k. The nugget was of good size at only about 3". Easy for the 24k to ID. From my experience the 24k would have displayed different. Can someone explain? Actually I think I know the answer. Just wondering if anyone else noticed that knows the 24k. If I am wrong maybe someone knows better and I would like to hear from them.

If I had a vote it would be 10 or more posts.

Use it exclusively on my 5k and love it.

I have to agree with Paul as I have been using the clip on external speakers for a while now. There only about 2 inches from your ears when you clip them to your harness. Really like them a lot. Not telling anyone what is best just what I like. If it gets to windy to hear I go sailing. One other advantage of external clip on speakers is I can hear the rattle snakes better as I have a hearing issue and can not hear the snakes with headphones.

Last summer I backpacked the John Muir Trail. When I started the trail in Yosemite they had already found several animal cases there. Warning signs posted all around Yosemite. Areas close for spraying also. Actually there where Plague warning signs all along the trail. I questioned the Yosemite rangers when I got my permit. They said that the Plague has always been there. Just not usually human cases.

I Observed Plague warning signs near the Golden Trout Wilderness two weeks ago when I was there.

Been backpacking for 35 years and can not recall seeing Plague signs in the Sierra's before. Makes me feel uneasy on long trips. I don't like to however I now use Sawyer Permethrin clothing spray and DEET.

Here is a news release from the forest service last year. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/california-department-of-public-health-investigates-human-plague-case.htm

Here is a CNN report and there video on the Plague last summer in Yosemite. http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/18/health/yosemite-plague/index.html

I was in Yosemite September 3rd 2015 to started my backpacking trip. By that time a few human cases reported and I think 2 deaths form the Plague. When I finished on the 26th there where no reports of Plague around the Whitney Zone just signs at the trail heads. 

Stick, I noticed in your interests you like Water Boarding. Did you work for the CIA? I know sorry off topic but could not resist.

Steve, Great comparison. Thanks for the time you put into all of this. 

Good job on the video.

22 minutes ago, Steve Herschbach said:

Under four pounds, under US$2000, ignores hot rocks/hot ground, punches deep on gold large and small, accurate ferrous/non-ferrous disc, minimal control set, good coil selection at reasonable prices.

Plus water proof to 10', wireless headphones and wireless external clip on speaker , rechargeable battery, foldable for backpacking and if it could dig the hole for me that would be nice too. 

Grass Valley,

APEX Picks . I have a Badger 18", Badger 30" and the Extreme 36". All with 3 magnets. Magnets on your pick will save you a lot of time.

Roughwater,

I have been using a 12" Evo on my 5000 as it out performs the 8x6 Saddie, and the 14x9 NF on both very small and large gold. The 12" is now my go to coil. However if I am look deep for larger gold then I move to a larger coil. In most cases I will jump to a 20" NF.  I do sometime use a 25" NF  but it is rare. Also I agree with Jasong on the 14x9 over the stock 11". I am a NF dealer and hear it might be awhile before we get the 14x9 Evo's. I have been told it is an            extremely sensitive coil from someone who has tested one of the prototype.  Hope this helps.

9 minutes ago, argyle said:

Love the ergonomics on that straight shaft. Three freq, beaut coil range and black coils. 

This is their Flagship for sure. They earnt it.

If in the hot sun don't white coils have an advantage over black coils?

Forgot one more on the wish list and it is an important one. Breaks down to backpacking size and light weight.

Would be cool if they did that with the Gold Racer say 71, 56, 14 KHz. Of course completely waterproof,  wireless and standard headphone plug.  With 4 coil sizes from shooter to large at launch date. Selectable and combined frequencies modes. Am I asking for to much?

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