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Minelab Equinox tips and questions
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There are cheeper ones out there like the gold monster 1000 or the xterra 705 which are both good detectors
Someone will jump on and let you know about other choices that are around
Someone will jump on and let you know about other choices that are around
Hi FNQ,
I've got a Gold Monster and it will certainly 'beep' on very small things and big things at various depths - but not to deep. It does have ferrous/non ferrous discrimination. And it is basic, simple, easy, couldn't be more fool proof. Great for kids. I brought it for the discrimination and although it is pretty good it wasn't quite as good as I was hoping.
The Equinox looks like it will give much better discrimination and possibly depth but is it too complex for a kid? I think it may be. My 13 year old could do it, maaaybe my 10 year but I doubt they could have at 7 years old.
The go find series, the Aldi detectors and various other brands will go 'beep' at lots of stuff and for a fraction of the cost. Maybe not the very best quality in regards to sturdiness but might be OK to see if the kids are actually really keen.
Personally, I am really keen on the Equinox because I think it will do what I want a lot better with the target numbers, notching ability, multi-frequency and Multi IQ target processing. So much so that I'm probably going to sell the Gold Monster to assist the Equinox purchase. So there might be a Monster for sale soon if you're interested
Also, I always point people to here http://www.detectorprospector.com/gold-prospecting-guides/steve-guide-gold-nugget-detectors.htm
It is in US dollars but it is a great run down of detectors, what they are and aren't capable of and what price range.
Good luck :Y:
I've got a Gold Monster and it will certainly 'beep' on very small things and big things at various depths - but not to deep. It does have ferrous/non ferrous discrimination. And it is basic, simple, easy, couldn't be more fool proof. Great for kids. I brought it for the discrimination and although it is pretty good it wasn't quite as good as I was hoping.
The Equinox looks like it will give much better discrimination and possibly depth but is it too complex for a kid? I think it may be. My 13 year old could do it, maaaybe my 10 year but I doubt they could have at 7 years old.
The go find series, the Aldi detectors and various other brands will go 'beep' at lots of stuff and for a fraction of the cost. Maybe not the very best quality in regards to sturdiness but might be OK to see if the kids are actually really keen.
Personally, I am really keen on the Equinox because I think it will do what I want a lot better with the target numbers, notching ability, multi-frequency and Multi IQ target processing. So much so that I'm probably going to sell the Gold Monster to assist the Equinox purchase. So there might be a Monster for sale soon if you're interested
Also, I always point people to here http://www.detectorprospector.com/gold-prospecting-guides/steve-guide-gold-nugget-detectors.htm
It is in US dollars but it is a great run down of detectors, what they are and aren't capable of and what price range.
Good luck :Y:
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Thanks for the replies and info. I'm leaning towards the Equinox if it is as you-beaut as they claim, it's light weight and has this multi IQ thing (which I don't really understand). The boys will grow into it anyway! I'll be following this forum forever now.
We went out to Agate Creek last September and every bit of agate or coloured rock was like a huge gold nugget for them. I can't imagine their reaction if they actually found a bit of gold!
We went out to Agate Creek last September and every bit of agate or coloured rock was like a huge gold nugget for them. I can't imagine their reaction if they actually found a bit of gold!
Smart choice I reckon
Goldtarget
(AKA OldGT)
Bit quiet on Menelabs behalf considering the pending release date of late Jan/Early Feb.
Grounds gone hard, days are hot, still I'd like to have a play before the weather turns and the days get shorter.
If it were possible to die of impatience I'd be a goner....
Grounds gone hard, days are hot, still I'd like to have a play before the weather turns and the days get shorter.
If it were possible to die of impatience I'd be a goner....
FNQ said:
For campsites and beaches, and not going to go looking for gold the Equinox 600 would be the go, and save you some pennies.
FNQ said:
If you can afford the Equinox buy it AND a 2nd hand Aldi on Gumtree. i saw one for $60-70. Let the kids trash that. It will take you a while to learn the Equinox & they have something to play with while you or the older kids are busy with it.
hAyyoUinAU
Rick
Guess Ebay beat Australia to it.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MINELAB...682232?hash=item3d4e3ddd38:g:wHYAAOSwxKBaAcUS
Release should be next month anyway so not too long to wait. At least the new pin pointers are out already.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MINELAB...682232?hash=item3d4e3ddd38:g:wHYAAOSwxKBaAcUS
Release should be next month anyway so not too long to wait. At least the new pin pointers are out already.
Equinox Technologies Part 3:
https://www.minelab.com/usa/go-minelabbing/treasure-talk/equinox-technologies-part-3
https://www.minelab.com/usa/go-minelabbing/treasure-talk/equinox-technologies-part-3
Cheers Matt, that just makes me want one even more now.
So do we know how much there going to be here then?
Goldtarget
(AKA OldGT)
Still waiting....Painful really
hAyyoUinAU said:
See the word 'VORBESTELLUNG' it means Pre-Order, so all they are selling is a spot in the queue to be amongst the first.
Dirtdiggin. Prices initially were expected to be $649 and $899 for the 600 and 800 respectively (US $). Converts to $1124 for the 800 which would be pretty awesome value. For some reason I thought they were going to be closer to $1500 here but I'm not sure where I saw that or if someone was guessing??
I know I always link to this particular website but the posts from Steve Hersbach on here are probably the best indication of what this thing can and can't do. Steve is an impartial tester and simply tells it how it is. And he tells us he's excited which is getting lots of others excited too
http://www.detectorprospector.com/forum/forum/53-minelab-equinox-fan-club/
I hope it is about $1100 here - I might not have to do so much convincing and grovelling :lol:
I know I always link to this particular website but the posts from Steve Hersbach on here are probably the best indication of what this thing can and can't do. Steve is an impartial tester and simply tells it how it is. And he tells us he's excited which is getting lots of others excited too
http://www.detectorprospector.com/forum/forum/53-minelab-equinox-fan-club/
I hope it is about $1100 here - I might not have to do so much convincing and grovelling :lol:
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$1299 for the 800, I have a receipt, paid for mine a few months back.
