Steve Herschbach Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 2 hours ago, mn90403 said: A bit off topic but when would you use the Equinox over the Gold Monster? Always. That's me though, not saying anyone should do the same. Equinox is for control junkies, GM for those who want as few controls as possible. I let my Gold Monster go after I got the Equinox, as I felt it was redundant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry in Idaho Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 As a nugget hunter who enjoys finding my share of gold and then part of others. I myself would never use a Gold Monster-1000 over an Equinox 800. Never for any reason at all. the GM-1000 is old technology when compared to the NOX. Now, I do enjoy selling GM-1000's to folks and especially those who want the most User Friendly Turn On and Go gold detector out there. Many customers do not hunt gold as often as I do or in as many states and or countries. Simplicity is what is best for those who go only a few times. The GM-1000 is also a fantastic 2nd detector for the person who likes taking kids/grand kids, cheap friends/relatives or the wife on occasion. Just turn it on and start swinging. Most importantly to me, is to get the right detector for the customer, not necessarily what I use. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivers rat Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 For prospectors in the US or OZ it seems like the small elliptical will be the coil to have,i may be the only one here thinking a 9" round will also need to be made......the ratio sensitivity,depth,reactivity could be intersting like on the Deus 9"HF RR 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, Rivers rat said: For prospectors in the US or OZ it seems like the small elliptical will be the coil to have,i may be the only one here thinking a 9" round will also need to be made......the ratio sensitivity,depth,reactivity could be intersting like on the Deus 9"HF RR I agree, 8" or 9" round. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivers rat Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 15 minutes ago, Steve Herschbach said: I agree, 8" or 9" round. To be honest minelab and the nox doesnt stop impressing me........thats putting another 5/6 years of sale by date on the machine. RR 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry in Idaho Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 3 hours ago, Steve Herschbach said: I agree! Tips On Nugget Hunting With Minelab Equinox Gold found in Alaska by Steve with 6" Coil Gold found in California and Nevada with 6" Coil What many people don't realize is how small of gold the NOX can find. Look at the pic of the little nuggie pickers Steve posted. Pull a dime out of your pocket and then look at the letters in the word "LIBERTY". Notice the size of the smaller nuggets to the letters. Folks, most people have no clue until they actually see it happen. The "Multi Purpose" NOX is actually 3 detectors in one. 1. Coin/Relic, 2. Beach/Water, 3. Prospecting. What's even more amazing, the Engineers have already set the algorithms up for the different modes. They are Factory Preset into the detector so when you want to chase gold nuggets, grab your gold detector "the NOX" and decide what coil is best for the terrain and size of gold you wish to chase. You want to hunt for old coins and relics or even want to follow me to Cancun/Bahamas, grab the NOX and lets go. No more GB-2, no more CTX3030, no more GM-1000, no more XP Deus. Just the NOX and the coils to match the hunt. Thanks CoilTek for adding 3 more tools to help my NOX find me more Treasures. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Gerry in Idaho said: No more GB-2, no more CTX3030, no more GM-1000, no more XP Deus. Just the NOX and the coils to match the hunt. I've said it dozens of times, just one detector I'd keep Equinox, and let the rest go if I had to make that choice. Though sawing a leg off might hurt less! My tiniest bit there is about double the size of the mint mark. I should have chased more of those down for the picture, but the bigger ones add up faster and are easier to find. But the capability is there for sure. In low mineral ground, wide open, skid plate off, I can hit pinheads. As much as I hope the larger coil can do this, I suspect the 6" round will still have a slight edge for spot work. Mine is not going anywhere! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afreakofnature Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 34 minutes ago, Gerry in Idaho said: .........even want to follow me to Cancun/Bahamas, grab the NOX and lets go. I'm game! You sure you want people tagging along? ??? jk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Runner Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Gerry I also believe that 6” coil is one hot little coil. What I’m wondering has the Nox reach a saturation point on sales and start to slow down more so now due to a price increase? Did Minelab think we’ll increase the price and come out with a somewhat higher in price coils and with added expense everybody will jump on it with both feet? I could see myself buying the 5X10” coil if I didn’t have the 6” proven coil already. Maybe like the coil price has been jumping back and forth just maybe the Nox price will jump back too . Chuck 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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