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Beginner, looking for
a metal detector?
Make Metal
Detector Selection more simple. With so many makers
offering a bewildering array of fine models it can be difficult
to make the right choice. One thing for sure, metal detectors
are cheaper and more potent than ever before. Today's entry
level and mid range price level metal detector is better
made, lighter, more economical to operate and detects metal
objects deeper with far greater reliability.
Where to look for information
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Treasure
magazine like Australian Gold Gem & Treasure
Read interesting stories about detecting and keep up
to date with the latest equipment
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Club
Join a club and go on detecting outings, learn from
many experienced operators
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Local
detector shop
Your dealer will have many years of experience and able
to offer local information and back up
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Internet
Most manufacturers
and vendors will have free information and technical
details on detectors
Check out metal detector user forums such as finders,
msn Gold Detecting or Northern Treasure Hunters. See
our Links page.
Psychology of hunters
Metal detectors
and detecting has been compared to fishing, fishing rods
and boats. A lot of passion and love of the activity is
involved. A little philosophy goes a long way in understanding
why we do these crazy pastimes. Is it the possibility of
finding something of great value? Is it another pleasant
way to fill in our spare time? Is it the great friendships
and camaraderie around the camp fire? What ever the reason
don't take it too seriously, don't try to turn it into a
job as there are lots of easier jobs in the world, don't
lose friends over it. Treat it as a hobby that can
pay if you put enough time into it. If you enjoy being out
in the great outdoors, anything you find is a bonus. A carefree
attitude with your mind and body in tune with your surroundings
is most important. Let the universal force guide you. Let
the detector be an extension of your thoughts. Be as comfortable
as possible and banish anger.
Which make, which
model
There is no one metal detector that does all jobs
equally well. I you are starting out you will have to make
some compromises and concentrate on the main job you wish
to accomplish. What do you want the metal detector
for. The question is do you wish to specialise in one particular
area of detecting like gold nugget hunting or detecting
beaches or maybe even diving in deep waters? Do you want
a metal detector for multi purpose use?
Types of detectors for:
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Gold nuggets
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Coin and
relics
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Beach
and water
In Australia
the hobby market is dominated by detectors for gold nugget
hunting because historically we have had an abundance of
gold. As surface gold gets harder to be found, more people
are turning to other forms of metal detecting. Beach combing,
under water or shallow water metal detecting, parks and
old townships are just a few of other detecting methods
available.
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