Sold My GPX 5000.. Bought A Deus 2 Instead..

[Erik Oostra]

This morning I sold my GPX 5000 to a prospector who lives 3 hours away.. he was willing to make the 6 hour return trip for the price I asked for it.. I wasn't using it enough to justify its existence.. I was after a scuba detector and was looking at a secondhand Sea Hunter but when I saw the Deus 2 is now available in Australia (Detect-Ed) I ordered one straight away.. They said they would send it express post and I'll have it in my hand by the end of the week.. So today has been a bit sad for saying goodbye to the GPX but also looking forward to being able to dive with a (hopefully) reliable detector.. 😁 The Deus 2 will be another world altogether but that's always good..       

[phrunt]

Did he even catch the ferry across to the island? 🙂

I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the Deus 2.

[Erik Oostra]

3 hours ago, phrunt said:

Did he even catch the ferry across to the island? 🙂

I met him at the ferry terminal in Townsville.. he just handed me a bundle of cash, I deposited it at my bank on the mainland, went online at a mate's place and ordered the Deus! am back on the island now.. probably doesn't sound like much but it's always a bit of a mission when wheeling and dealing from here.. 

I'll start posting first impressions etc.. and also how it performs underwater.. 😃 

[Valens Legacy]

I have a feeling that you are going to enjoy your new toy, and I hope it brings you luck.

Good hunting and good luck, I can't wait to hear how it works for you.

[Erik Oostra]

1 minute ago, Valens Legacy said:

I have a feeling that you are going to enjoy your new toy, and I hope it brings you luck

Thanks, I've got a good feeling about the whole deal.. 😁

[Erik Oostra]

Just reading the Deus 2 manual, had to laugh at this warning for diving deeper than 20 metres.. 😃

At a depth greater than 20 m, the screen may darken slightly in the centre due to the pressure exerted by the glass on the crystals. This can be reversed when ascending. However, the screen can break at a depth of about 35 m/115 ft, so be careful.

[rvpopeye]

I guess I must get up before the likes are passed out. Only got one before I was out !😜

I'll come back later after the new batch arrives !!!!

 

Good luck with your new pendulum....

 

[dogodog]

Good luck with the new machine Erik!!! The first question I need to ask is did you take the rest of the money and invest in a shark cage? Question two is did you call XP and ask them how the screen holds up to a great whites bite force? You my friend have doo-dads the size of basketballs. No way I would be in your water past ankle deep. All joking aside I hope this new XP opens up a few more spots for you, I always enjoy your posts.

Sincerely your friend who watches shark week on the discovery channel

Dogodog

[rvpopeye]

Try to not look like a seal.

[Erik Oostra]

10 hours ago, dogodog said:

did you take the rest of the money and invest in a shark cage?

Thanks Dogodog.. unfortunately there was no 'rest of the money'.. I sold the GPX for the price of a Deus.. I took a bit of a hit so the shark cage will have to wait.. The sharks are not too bad although the next island up from us is a tiger shark breeding ground.. not to mention the salt water crocks.. but they're all part of the show and it's amazing what you get used to.. And you're dead right about more spots opening up.. I've gone back to tanks instead of the hookah idea and was looking for a good scuba detector.. the timing with the Deus 2 just felt right, hope it all works out.. 😁