Now for the accessories...The two things I got for mine are the swingy thingy (google it you'll find it) and a custom arm cuff made and sold by another detectorist. All the complaints about weight are eliminated if you get the swingy thingy. The weight of the detector goes across your shoulders as the detector is suspended from you on a bungee cord. The analogy I use is a 200lb construction worker can guide a 5 ton load, when it's suspended on a crane, and that's what you do with the ST. It's also nice when you want to use two hands to scratch something and you don't have to bend over and set down the machine. It hangs in front of you. The custom arm cuff does make it more comfortable but it's kind of like putting custom wheels on a Ferrari. I venture to say that soon the Explorer will be regulated to back up duty and on the market in a year or two. I got mine cuz I wanted it and the economy hadn't gone to heck yet. It could truly be a turn on and go machine. Things work much better when you know how to adjust the settings for you and your environment. Congrats on all the goodies. 1 more. I use an Oyster shucking knife for coin popping and shallow stuff. It's got a blunt end that won't scratch a coin unless you are a bruiser and each edge can be sharpened a little to cut a slit in the grass. The blade is tempered to open Oysters who are closed tightly for survival and you can pry like crazy and not worry about breaking it like you would a pocket knife. The local law enforcement, if they didn't like you, would less likely be suspicious of an Oyster opening tool. I have diarrhea of the brain...some of the digging tools have "for digging only" stamped on them, I think for the same reason. Regards...Jim
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