Looking to upgrade from my AT-Pro...Suggestions?

[Silvermonkey]

I've been using an AT-Pro ( with 5x8 coil) for the past 4 seasons. I hunt exclusively in the woods, searching for old coins and relics. This detector has performed very well, but I can't help but wonder what deeper targets I might be missing. I would like to up-grade to a machine that 's as light and well balanced as the AT-Pro, but that will also allow me to gain some depth. I've been leaning toward the Deus, but would be open to other ideas. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

 

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[CJayC]

Garret's coming out with a newer AT model in the next couple of months, so definitely keep an eye out for that.


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[68kaiser]

Personally I think the vaquero is hard to beat for hunting like that. Feather lite, deep, simple to use. Sounds like you will be digging most any signal you find. I love the analog audio of the V.
For the money its hard to beat.

 

[rick67]

Deus, 2.2 pounds. I'm regularly finding Cuff sized Flat Buttons 8-10", and Med sized Flats 10-13". You would feel right at home with it in Full Tones.

 

[Dug]

If I had the $$ I'd keep up with the Jones and pick up a Deus. Many of my respected fellow diggers have gone to them and are pulling stuff up from previously pounded sites and bragging how much they like the Deus.

 

[Truth]

I did the same thing I just bought a Fisher F75 LTD. I haven't found anything better than I did with my ATP yet, but I can definitely say it goes deeper, also I'm still on the learning curve with the VDI's. I found a 1919 wheat penny to 12 inches deep and that's with not exaggerating and I think ATP would've missed that one. I also made them wireless so that's a whole nother freedom. I'm 3 months into it so we'll see. But I would highly recommend it if you want some power.


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[Truth]

If I had the $$ I'd keep up with the Jones and pick up a Deus. Many of my respected fellow diggers have gone to them and are pulling stuff up from previously pounded sites and bragging how much they like the Deus.

If I wouldn't of had the guilt of spending that much money on a 2nd metal detector I would've gotten the Deus. Guilt sucks.


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[Goldfleks]

Why the guilt? Can always sell your old model to subsidize the new.

 

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[Truth]

Why the guilt? Can always sell your old model to subsidize the new.

No I need something submergible


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[filthylucre59]

Try a Tesoro Sand Shark.... deepseeking ,lightweight and waterproof.In a fairly clean environment you can't go wrong.It's easy to adjust the proper settings and then simply beep and dig.

 

[Silvermonkey]

Thanks for the feedback everyone!

 

[Carolina Tom]

Go Deus!

Light and wireless... you will never look back.

CTX is also good, but heavy and sort of like a military tank.

 

[JeremiahEdward]

Garret's coming out with a newer AT model in the next couple of months, so definitely keep an eye out for that.

Where was this announced? I would like to check it out. Thanks!

 

[RustyGold]

I think the Deus would fit your needs very well. Best of luck!

 

[CJayC]

Garret's coming out with a newer AT model in the next couple of months, so definitely keep an eye out for that.

Where was this announced? I would like to check it out. Thanks!

It hasn't been officially announced yet, but it has been acknowledged by a few sponsors and dealers.

From what I can gather, it's going to be a new model in and of itself rather than something like just a revision to an existing model. It's also said to have some sort of wireless technology. Whether that's wireless for headphones like their Z-Lync system or wireless in the sense of the Deus, I don't know. The other feature I've heard about is a backlight for the display. Lastly, we're looking at a Springtime launch window, most likely.

When it comes to pricing, nothing is known for sure, but there's speculation that it'll have an $800-$900 price point.

And that is all I know about it. Perhaps some other members have more information.


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[Goldfleks]

No I need something submergible

Are you actively diving with the machine or just submerging the coil into rivers and streams from the banks? If it's the latter then being completely submersible isn't a necessity.