Which detector...? - Listen to Terry...

[pinenut]

Hey folks, a few weeks ago, I'd asked here on the forums about getting my first detector. I was thinking then that I liked the simplicity and reputation of Tesoro, but wasn't sure which I'd be happiest with. It was between the Tejon and Vaquero, and when I asked about them, Terry wrote "sure; get the Vaquero". Well, I thought that being lighter and powered by only a single 9v battery, it couldn't be as powerful and deep as the Tejon, so the Tejon is what I chose...and I like my Tejon very much. However... I couldn't help but wonder how much different the Vaquero was.
Besides being curious about the Vaquero, I was also wanting to try a small 5.75 widescan coil in some trashy areas.
So, when I found a clean, used V on eBay that came with both a standard concentric and the 5.75 widescan I wanted.. I bought yet another Tesoro.

The Vaquero is great! With the 5.75 dd on it, it goes almost as deep as the Tejon does with the 11x8, and pinpoints even better! I thought it would only see targets as deep as the coil is wide, but it's hitting nickels 8" down with the little coil, and seeing targets as small as a rusty staple (in all metal). I really like this combo of Vaquero and 5.75 widescan.

While I probably can't have too many Tesoros,...I should have just listened to Terry. ^_^

 

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[Hobojo]

Terry who?

















Ha,ha, ha . We love that guy.

 

[luvsdux]

Glad you like them both. Tesoros can be habit forming, but at least you can trade coils between the two you have.
luvsdux

 

[digger27]

Right now I only have 2 Tesoros...a Vaq and a Compadre.
Learning new detectors is fun and Tesoros have so many different knob configurations in both modern and classic models.
So far I have been able to resist adding even more fillies to the stable...but it's hard.

 

[kcm]

I just picked up a Silver uMax (used) for the wife for $160 (incl. s&h). Seems to work great! Can't wait to learn all the nuances of these little marvels!!

 

[Fletch88]

Now you need to try the silver uMax. You will like it even better I bet.

 

[pinenut]

Now you need to try the silver uMax. You will like it even better I bet.

My wife told me "no more" after I bought my second Tesoro. I have three right now. I had even bought a fourth (a Cortes), but sent it back to the seller... It needed repairing and I didn't want a somewhat abused Cortes. Maybe in a few weeks, after I've found her some jewelery, I'll be able to sneak in another Tesoro. ^_^ I do see an open spot for a good beach detector...

 

[steve1357]

My wife told me "no more" after I bought my second Tesoro. I have three right now. I had even bought a fourth (a Cortes), but sent it back to the seller... It needed repairing and I didn't want a somewhat abused Cortes. Maybe in a few weeks, after I've found her some jewelery, I'll be able to sneak in another Tesoro. ^_^ I do see an open spot for a good beach detector...

Im new to Tesoro also. I added the 11x8 to a Silver uMax and a Cibola, huge difference. It's like the 9x8 stock coils are bad. The 5.75 widescan is almost as deep as the 9x8. When I go anywhere, I take the 11x8 and the 5.75 in the backpack.

Id buy another detector if was a simple "creek" detector. Anything, as long as I could wade a creek and not worry about dropping it.

And no, I ain't spending the extra money for an existing detector that weighs twice as much either.

Even a waterproof Compadre, seriously.

But I imagine an inexpensive, waterproof, lifetime warranty detector is a money losing venture imho. And that's not a bad thing.

 

[Terry Soloman]

Im new to Tesoro also.

Id buy another if it was a simple "creek" detector. Anything, as long as I could wade a creek and not worry about dropping it.

And no, I ain't spending the extra money for an existing detector that weighs twice as much either.

Even a waterproof Compadre, seriously.

But I imagine an inexpensive, waterproof, lifetime warranty detector is a money losing venture imho. And that's not a bad thing.

You want a "waterproof" Compadre? Vaquero? Go to Home Depot, True Value, or Lowe's, and get a box of Heavy Duty Clear Plastic 55-Gallon Barrel Bags http://www.amazon.com/55-Gal-Drumli...sr=8-4&keywords=heavy+duty+clear+plastic+bags

Voila! Instant waterproofing! Been working for me in creeks and streams, rain and humid jungles for the last 40-years!

 

[steve1357]

You want a "waterproof" Compadre? Vaquero? Go to Home Depot, True Value, or Lowe's, and get a box of Heavy Duty Clear Plastic 55-Gallon Barrel Bags http://www.amazon.com/55-Gal-Drumli...sr=8-4&keywords=heavy+duty+clear+plastic+bags

Voila! Instant waterproofing! Been working for me in creeks and streams, rain and humid jungles for the last 40-years!

lol

Thanks Terry,

I use quart and gallon ziplock bags for years, keeps the dirt and rain out. One of the few reasons I like the chicklet buttons on the F70, I can use them through the bags.

I can't visualize a plastic bag is going to save my Vaquero when I slip and bust my butt in a knee deep creek.

 

[Terry Soloman]

It's like your rifle, or your beer. You can go down all you want. Just don't get the rifle wet, or spill any beer!

 

[Ammoman]

I picked up my first Tesoro this week. I chose the Tejon because of the location of the toggle switch. I am Left handed and the Vaquero's pinpoint button looked a bit awkward to reach.

 

[pinenut]

I picked up my first Tesoro this week. I chose the Tejon because of the location of the toggle switch. I am Left handed and the Vaquero's pinpoint button looked a bit awkward to reach.

Just needed to use the giggy finger. ^_^

 

[Ammoman]

Just needed to use the giggy finger. ^_^[/QUOTE

LOL i contemplated that. I even thought about modifying the Vaquero.