Can anyone recomend a detector for small kids??

[JC in DE]

Hi,

I have 2 small kids (ages 5 and 8) that love going MD'ing with me but can't swing my XLT, can anyone recomend a detector that youg kids can use? I didn't want to get one of those "junky" radio shack detectors that only beeb when going over man hole covers.

Thanks!

Joe

 

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[RON (PA)]

Joe,

? ? ?The only dectector that I can recommend is the Tesoro Compadre. It does have several height adjustment positions. I use it and I like the idea of the one knob simplicity. The only drawback that I can say about it is that it does not have interchangable coils. I'm sure the other manufactures have comparable machines, but I only have experience with Tesoro. From what I have heard of Tesoro tech support/repair, you can't beat them. (I've never needed to send in for repair). In fact, I used it almost exclusively for the week of vacation (in DE) at the beach and was quite happy with it. The reason I went with the Compadre was it was good entry level detector that was reasonably price and did not look cheaply built (like some can). Hope it helps. If you want to look at them further, the website is: www.tesoro.com. Again, not bashing any other brands. Good luck and let us know what you decide.

Ron(PA)

 

[LEVERK5102]

I agree with Ron!

Kerry

 

[BIG BAD JOHN]

Joe: I use my "junky" RadioShack 3300 to find coins and other valuables. As far as the manhole covers...I just eyeball 'em. Hope your XLT finds 'em OK. BBJ

 

[diggummup]

Uh?Hello they're kids,ages 5 and ?,I guess "you" couldn't stand it if "they" had one of those "junky" Radioshack models.As for me,i'll stick with my "junky" models for the kids at least.They don't seem to mind,we found 3 manhole covers last week,it's the start of a nice collection!