Choosing Your First Metal Detector In 2024: What You Need To Know

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  • čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
  • Hello, it is Metal Detecting NYC. Today you'll know how to choose your first metal detector. Metal detecting might be scary for beginners, but I'll tell you why you shouldn't be scared of rules. What metal detector to buy to make it pay off? Is Garrett Ace 250 the best for beginners or you should stick with Nokta or Minelab? How to metal detect without being kicked out? What is simultaneous multi-frequency, and why it is a break-through? What else do you need? Beginners guide to metal detecting in water or in sand and tips on choosing a detector - in this video! Stay tuned!
    Detectors & Tools mentioned in video:
    Nokta Makro Simplex: shrsl.com/3vwfk
    Minelab Vanquish 440: shrsl.com/3vwfn
    Nokta Makro Legend: shrsl.com/3vwfp
    Pinpointer: shrsl.com/3vwfx
    Digging Tool: shrsl.com/3vwfu
    Tools I Use & Important Links
    Use code NYC at kellyco.com at checkout to support my channel.
    XP Deus 2: shrsl.com/3gbf0
    Minelab Equinox 800: shrsl.com/2ftnu
    Nokta Makro Legend: shrsl.com/3gn1y
    Garrett Pro-Pointer: shrsl.com/2z15w
    Honey Badger Scoop: www.iratemetaldetectors.com/p...
    Take A Metal Detecting Vacation: www.iratemetaldetectors.com/m...
    Or just book our Florida house (Cape Coral) on AirBnb or Vrbo
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    Visit my website iratemetaldetectors.com to see ratings and feedback on the 20 metal detectors I have owned.
    Chapters:
    0:00 So You're Getting A Metal Detector
    1:14 What Metal Detector Should I Choose?
    16:16 What Other Tools Do I Need For Metal Detecting?
    20:20 Metal Detecting Ethics And Regulations
    22:13 Metal Detecting Techniques
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    Hi, my name is Merrill Kazanjian. New York City is an amazing place to go metal detecting. We have lots of parks, colonial history and great beaches for beach detecting. I have gone to all five boroughs of New York City To Metal Detect and beyond. I also currently own 19 metal detectors. I want to have the best and I want to help you choose the best as well. Below I will showcase some of the playlists on this channel:
    By Metal Detector:
    Minelab Equinox Playlist: bit.ly/3bxUel2
    White's Beach Hunter 300 Playlist: bit.ly/3l0TvMp
    Nokta Makro Anfibio Multi Playlist: bit.ly/3kYX85H
    Minelab Vanquish 540: bit.ly/3qvec4j
    Garrett Ace Apex: bit.ly/30uQDhn
    Nokta Makro Simplex: bit.ly/3eo9Idf
    Minelab E-Trac: bit.ly/3vkbkLo
    XP Deus: bit.ly/3bxndWl
    Garrett AT Pro: bit.ly/3rzfVqy
    Minelab Safari: bit.ly/3l0Wt3v
    Garrett Ace 300: bit.ly/3ci5WiV
    Minelab Soveriegn: (Coming Soon)
    I have a playlist of metal detecting videos to teach metal detecting. The videos in the playlist below are specifically made to teach the skills and mindset to becoming a great metal detectorist.
    Metal Detecting Tips & Tricks: bit.ly/3cefATT
    I am a treasure hunter. So in addition to metal detecting, I go mudlarking at sites in New York City. Think of mudlarking as metal detecting without a metal detector.
    DHB: bit.ly/3rwZ73B
    Mudlarking: bit.ly/3qygWhc
    All Of My Metal Detecting Treasure Hunting Videos: bit.ly/2N0YpfR
    All Of My Beach Metal Detecting Videos: bit.ly/3v7jTJf
    All Of My Land/Park Metal Detecting Videos: tinyurl.com/c8mzyn9k
    Playlist By New York City Borough:
    Manhattan: bit.ly/3qu5WS5
    Brooklyn: bit.ly/3v45hKN
    The Bronx: bit.ly/3cg9Xo3
    Queens: bit.ly/3l4aA8u
    Staten Island: bit.ly/2POP6kl
    Long Island:
    Cleaning Metal Detecting/Mudlarking Finds:
    Can We Clean It: bit.ly/3rKf3Qh
    Cleaning Coins: bit.ly/33NRYl7
    Other Playlists:
    Metal Detecting Rap Videos: bit.ly/3epb1sz
    Songs About Coins: bit.ly/3bvqQLT
    Merrill's Thought & VLogs: bit.ly/3sZ5ehe
    Rusty Notch (Country Metal Detecting Music): bit.ly/3epf4VN
    Gold Mining: bit.ly/3t9z1UN
    Magnet Fishing: bit.ly/38q1DRy
    Metal Detector Comparisons: bit.ly/3t75UBA
    Metal Detecting Live Streams: bit.ly/3kZ5E4F
    Drawing Popular CZcams Metal Detectorists: bit.ly/3qDjWt2
    Subscriber Sundays: bit.ly/3qxMzaE
    Top 100 Metal Detecting Channels On CZcams: bit.ly/3qDksas

Komentáře • 717

  • @MetalDetectingNYC
    @MetalDetectingNYC  Před rokem +31

    Nokta Makro Simplex: shrsl.com/3vwfk
    Minelab Vanquish 440: shrsl.com/3vwfn
    Nokta Makro Legend: shrsl.com/3vwfp
    Pinpointer: shrsl.com/3vwfx
    Digging Tool: shrsl.com/3vwfu

    • @ZiggityPow
      @ZiggityPow Před rokem +2

      Went to make a very large purchase and it appears the NYC code no longer works at KellyCo. Not sure if they need to renew it for 2023 or not. It worked for me for the same item a few weeks ago.

    • @fabiobonavera3594
      @fabiobonavera3594 Před rokem +2

      👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤

    • @fabiobonavera3594
      @fabiobonavera3594 Před rokem +2

      Simplex 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣legend 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 ma va da via I CIAP !!! Italia dialet !! Nokta DUK IN METAL DETECTOR !!! MARCHETING MARCHETING !!! 👀👀👀👀👀👀🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝

    • @dandragon1st
      @dandragon1st Před rokem +3

      Some abubakar something something replied to me using your picture. Some one is trying to use you to damage your reputation or just to deceive your viewers. He said that I won from him (You) Nocta legend.
      Just in case it is you who really want to do so (and i am 99% sure not) i do not think you would ship to Poland. Cheers mate. Nice video.

    • @catleugh
      @catleugh Před rokem +2

      @@dandragon1st He told me I'd won it as well!

  • @BevanBadcott
    @BevanBadcott Před rokem +106

    I work part time in a detector/prospecting shop here in Australia. Yours is the first channel I direct customers to for in-depth, honest advice. Well done mate.

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Před 11 měsíci +2

      Thank you!

    • @jamiefrangos9233
      @jamiefrangos9233 Před 11 měsíci +4

      I'm also in Australia and just starting out, no detector yet. Came across Metal Detecting NYC and would agree that he is the best I have found. Honest, great inside knowledge and owns possibly 22 detectors. As I know virtually nothing, and now to hear you work in a detector shop and think highly of him says a great deal.

  • @bn7451
    @bn7451 Před rokem +138

    After completing my first year detecting with the Legend I will say that detecting is not the introverted hobby I thought it was. You will meet people, you will talk to people, you will need to ask strangers for permissions. I found that meeting and talking to people while detecting was one of the most enjoyable parts of the hobby. Yes, the best times were being alone on a great site, in the woods, in the fields, peaceful times, but there are the great and friendly people you meet along the way that made it really nice as well.

    • @harrysurtees8710
      @harrysurtees8710 Před rokem +8

      Two of my best friends today, I meet while asking permission to metal detect their front yard.

    • @maxxkatt
      @maxxkatt Před rokem +5

      I agree with you about talking to people. Plus many times local I have met had clued me into places where their older neighbors used to detect that I never knew about.

    • @MrT13
      @MrT13 Před rokem +2

      👍🏻👍🏻 I’m mid aged so maybe more ppl want to talk maybe less. But certainly at beaches a lot of ppl are always curious about it and ask if I’m finding anything etc. to which I always answer not really just change. But yea a lot of ppl do want to start up a conversation.

    • @TheChadinKorea
      @TheChadinKorea Před rokem

      I'm thinking of getting the Legend. As my first metal detector, is there a steep learning curve?

    • @bn7451
      @bn7451 Před rokem

      @TheChadinKorea No, The Legend is very easy to learn and fun to try to master. A fantastic first detector. As you learn about detecting, you will learn how to adjust the settings and learn the tones. If you can afford it it is excellent. I also recommend an xp mi6 pinpointer. Good luck!

  • @Mark72672
    @Mark72672 Před 11 měsíci +32

    The first metal detector I ever bought was a Garrett GTI 1500. I paid $799 for it in the summer of 1999.
    By the end of the of the first year owning it, I had found about $1400 worth of stuff between coins and jewelry so the detector paid for itself.

  • @pirateofmiamibeach
    @pirateofmiamibeach Před 9 měsíci +17

    Yes walking around with a metal detector looking like a big dork. I upped my game and strapped a gopro to my chest and one on my head. 😂

  • @flashcraft
    @flashcraft Před 11 měsíci +13

    "Do it for the worms!" Ha, I love this guy.

  • @burninggearsmobilemechanic

    I have been watching different videos on metal detecting and what to buy to get started. This video has been the simplest and easiest to understand. No crazy $1500 machines or long-winded explanations on functions and doodads. Just straight forward this is what you need to start having fun and see if it is for you. Thank you, Merrill!

  • @garrettmarquart6702
    @garrettmarquart6702 Před rokem +30

    As always, Merrill, you are a born teacher. I admire the passion, time and effort you put into your vids. I think back to the two Saturday Night Live idiots Wayne's World skits, but the words: "we're not worthy" resonate in my mind sometimes as I am blessed with your in depth tutorials!
    But I'd also love to add: "Thank you for what you do. It is people like you that make this hobby rewarding....and you are a true Ambassador and born spokesman for detectorists everywhere!" God bless and thank you!

  • @RealGrubert
    @RealGrubert Před rokem +7

    Great advice. I love that you keep all your old detectors. I have owned around 25 over the years, but only have 3 or 4 now.

  • @ausfox8794
    @ausfox8794 Před rokem +18

    Fantastic video advice for beginner detectorists, honest and informative. Wish I’d seen this when look for my first detector. Side note. The vanquish 540 has wireless headphones, but you already knew that.

  • @jaimechapa7828
    @jaimechapa7828 Před rokem +4

    Mr Merell your videos are so informative to all people who like to detect and those who want to get into detecting , i always see and pay attention to all your videos, i,ve been detecting for about 20 plus yrs but still learning and listening to the pro,s like you, great video

  • @Brenda.727
    @Brenda.727 Před rokem +5

    Love you and your videos so much! I’ve been watching metal detecting vids for about 7 mos before buying my first one about 2 weeks ago. I started with the Simplex in my Amazon cart. Then the Vanquish…..but nope I went with the Legend for the exact reason you stated. Knew I was gonna get hooked (and I am!) and knew I didn’t want to upgrade immediately and I wanted to go in the ocean because that’s where I live.
    You are a wealth of info! I passed your channel onto 2 newbies I met on the beach today. One was gonna get a machine so I hope she sees your video. And….you are such a nice genuine guy!
    I’m done rambling now. Much love and respect!

  • @longuecarbine
    @longuecarbine Před rokem +10

    I really enjoyed this video! You brought up a topic that I had never heard discussed anywhere, the uncomfortable (and baseless) concern of what others will think of you out there with the detector. Thanks for one of the best beginner detector videos I have seen anywhere.

  • @thejoker8705
    @thejoker8705 Před 10 měsíci +78

    though I had some problem with sea water It also czcams.com/users/postUgkxa-FNYUOM93a388gi9a4brtSCEVmrHgJH land for finding any things very easily. (thought it would work as normal due to it being water proof within certain parts of the detector), on dry land and sand worked well. My first one, so still have lots to learn

  • @FloridaSandHunters
    @FloridaSandHunters Před rokem +32

    You were our 1st Detecting channel and after watching you, you became our detecting Teacher and got us hooked. We have the Vanquish 340 and 540 and they have performed without a problem.

  • @debralaforest4281
    @debralaforest4281 Před rokem +5

    I'm brand new to this hobby and about ready to buy my first metal detector. I really enjoyed your teaching style. Very helpful!

  • @zachsamaroo1292
    @zachsamaroo1292 Před rokem +1

    Hey I’m from the Caribbean where virtually no one takes up this hobby, I’m really excited to start and I’m glad I’ve found your channel, you have a great energy and disposition and you’ve earned yourself a new subscriber, thank you!

  • @rsaldivar4218
    @rsaldivar4218 Před rokem +10

    I keep a Garrett Ace 250 around for guests to use… it’s Super easy to use and it has out performed many other newer more expensive models.
    I love how dependable and care free it is!

    • @hikerguy3895
      @hikerguy3895 Před rokem +1

      I still use my Ace 250 from time to time. Great little detector!

    • @geraldturner9764
      @geraldturner9764 Před 11 měsíci

      Thanks for the comment. The video is confusing, and I am on a budget.

  • @TheOch78
    @TheOch78 Před rokem

    Thank you for that very valuable information. Great video as always, looking forward to seeing you in the next video, much love from New Zealand

  • @Pledgeman
    @Pledgeman Před rokem +4

    One of the best videos yet. The info has helped in determining my first detector. Thanks again!

  • @keithbryant6110
    @keithbryant6110 Před rokem +4

    Great video. Thoughts of good advice that I wish I knew starting out a couple years ago but I’ve learned quickly and can honestly say it is my favorite hobby out of the many I have. Happy hunting and thanks for all your time in making these videos.

  • @tedmoser3657
    @tedmoser3657 Před rokem +2

    Great honest info and advice without the sponsor bias! I'll be watching lots of your videos.

  • @rodmanning7114
    @rodmanning7114 Před rokem +1

    Very helpful. Thanks for sharing this video. Yes you do learn from your videos.really appreciate you doing this.

  • @FireVols
    @FireVols Před rokem +3

    So straight forward and honest! Great job!

  • @st.luciemetaldetectingchan7740

    Great informational video for the newbie’s. Nice work Merrill!👍👍😁💯

  • @melparker7711
    @melparker7711 Před rokem +3

    Great video Merrill keep up the good work.

  • @shelleydetects603
    @shelleydetects603 Před rokem +4

    I started with a $46 Walmart no name brand machine and it got me hooked. About 4 months later I bought a used Garrett Ace 200 and loved it. 6 months after that in November 2019, I bought the Equinox 800 and then the 6 inch coil. I don’t see the need to upgrade yet.

  • @rickkirby6856
    @rickkirby6856 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Dude! Your NO BS video helped me to decide on a Nokta Macro... Thank you!

  • @edera1536
    @edera1536 Před rokem +8

    Really helpful video, thanks! I am one year into this hobby and I use Vanquish 440, always on salt water beaches. I really enjoy it and find lots of good stuff. If I upgrade in the future I will go with something with wireless headphones.

  • @rogermalin5426
    @rogermalin5426 Před rokem +4

    Always enjoy watching your videos, been at this hobby for a while and just preordered the Manticore, was going to get the Deus 2 but Minelab came out with the new machine and I love the 800.

  • @michaelboros9834
    @michaelboros9834 Před 8 měsíci

    Love and appreciate your input and insight… keep up the great job and keep digging…

  • @spar65
    @spar65 Před rokem +2

    Great channel and yet another great video! definitely the go-to channel for me and the fellas I detect with here in the UK.

  • @solrosenberg4529
    @solrosenberg4529 Před rokem

    Great video, easy to follow with essential info. Thank you.

  • @nancyhampton7932
    @nancyhampton7932 Před 15 dny +1

    I love anyone who owns being a dork. My kind of people. Thank you ! Refreshing outlook and great advice! 💕

  • @paulpalmer5264
    @paulpalmer5264 Před 9 měsíci

    Absolutely one of the best videos I've ever seen very well done I'm glad you did it keep up the hard work

  • @greendruid33
    @greendruid33 Před rokem +5

    Thanks for this video Merle! It came at exactly the right time for me. I'm interested in getting into metal refining and metal detecting seemed like the logical place to start to build a nest egg for the equipment needed for refining as well as the scrap gold and silver I want to refine. I live in Nova Scotia and am surrounded by beaches, mostly saltwater, so I think I'm going to go with the Legend. We have no permitting here but you cannot disturb archaeological sites or objects of archaeological significance. I happen to also be an archaeologist so I think I'm good there. Thanks again for all your videos, this one especially.

  • @johnnysmythe7767
    @johnnysmythe7767 Před rokem +5

    “Do it for the worms” 😂🤣😂 thats a great line.

  • @61flh
    @61flh Před rokem +2

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. You nailed it. The video was super informative and is making my decision on purchase price and brand one hell of a lot easier.

  • @hairyanglerfish
    @hairyanglerfish Před rokem

    Great video. Really helpful and well put together thanks for the advice. Liked and subscribed cheers mate. Jim from London

  • @Allhailthebeavertail
    @Allhailthebeavertail Před rokem

    Always full of such good information! Thank you!

  • @pridename2858
    @pridename2858 Před 9 měsíci

    Excellent video with great insight for metal detectors. good job.

  • @markjake6285
    @markjake6285 Před rokem +4

    I've been metal detecting 49 years. Still have all seven of my metal detectors. Was thinking of an equinox to upgrade from my Etrac. You made my choice. Equinox 900 it will be. Thank you. Great videos

  • @immanla5299
    @immanla5299 Před rokem

    Clear cut comparison. Simple to understand. Helped greatly. Thanks Sir :)

  • @williambailey9917
    @williambailey9917 Před rokem

    great informational video bud, thanks.

  • @phargan143
    @phargan143 Před rokem

    Dude I love your videos and honest opinions . This was a great video I have been on the fence of equinox or legend. Thanks for the straight talk.

  • @CalSprigley
    @CalSprigley Před rokem +1

    Picked up the simplex as my first detector. Your videos help a lot, thank you.

  • @jimmymalone3494
    @jimmymalone3494 Před rokem +2

    Great informational Merrill !! I enjoyed your video.Thank for sharing.Good Luck to you.

  • @sandrakilgore3314
    @sandrakilgore3314 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for all the great information. You and all your videos have been a life saver for me.

  • @brassteeth3355
    @brassteeth3355 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I do a lot of hiking in central Texas and often come across what appears to be old home sites. I just got the wild idea to look into metal detecting.
    I kindly thank you for the insight. Many thanks.

  • @wbauerle
    @wbauerle Před rokem +7

    Another very informative and entertaining video thanks.. I grabbed a manticore recently after a 6 month metal detecting break, cant wait to get out and try it out, I too have owned and used over 20 detectors but most at a time was 5. Started with the White's XLT and kept trying others. This video is spot on!

    • @eddienichols209
      @eddienichols209 Před rokem +2

      I too started with an XLT back in '97 and for about 10 years metal detecting was my primary daily focus. During that time I had atleast a dozen other detectors that I put through their paces and these were the resulting impressions.
      Garrett engineered machines with looks to kill but underwhelmed in performance.
      Tesoro machines were precision engineered to find gold jewelry, excelling in that area.
      Fisher detectors saw targets ridiculously deep but loved iron more than I did.
      Overall, the White's Spectrum XLT dominated with consistency in quantity and quality finds.
      Being a fellow XLT user, in comparison, how are today's machines better? How much better are they? I understand the advancement in coil technology, lighter construction material overall resulting in lighter machine weight, incorporation of blue tooth wireless headphone technology, newer faster/better microprocessor technology, and the multi-frequency technology (White's DFX introduced that a long time ago). I appreciate your input and time.

    • @wbauerle
      @wbauerle Před rokem +1

      @@eddienichols209 You mentioned most of the reasons that newer technology detectors are better. I didn't stick with the XLT longer than a year, I went back and forth between the coast and nugget areas of Redding CA. I tried a DFX for a while and I liked it better than XLT. I was a little frustrated that when you turn the power off, the programs were lost on XLT and DFX and had to tune the detector again each time you power on or off. I then tried a few other brands for a little while and jumped on the VX3 bandwagon and thought I liked it but again not good to go with friends nugget hunting.. I couldn't ground balance it to save my life in Nevada.. then when I moved to the Minelab Explorer for parks and beaches I was reallly happy.. but had a Whits goldmaster, I forget the model, 2E ? I never did well as I didnt get a lot of time to test it in goldfields..Then eventually I tried the Garrett Pulse induction machine.. was expensive and that long bing-bong over a target was super annoying.. Later I graduated to a Minelab E-Trac and really liked that too.. in fact, I still miss the E-trac sounds for targets.. I could hear bottlecaps much better with the E-trac. Eventually I moved onto the Minelab Equinox 800 and loved the fact that it worked awesome in all three primary environments.. BEACH, PARK and gold prospecting.. I found my first nugget, a .4 gram nugget with an MXT and the 2 inch eliptical, forgot to mention that.. but with the EQ800 I found another nice nugget and was super happy I can have just one detector do it all.. Later I had an arm injury (can you believe it from sitting at computer at work, IT field) and sold all my detector stuff... Then I finally got ergonomic desk, chair mouse etc and I am healed up.. so I got the Manticore a few days ago.. I havent tried it more than some air testing but plan to take it to the Santa Cruz / Capitola, etc beaches and give it a try.. I started a Whites guy, experimented with others then settled on Minelab detectors as my favorite.. Does all I need plus has bells and whistles, LCD screen, Bluetooth, rechargeable.. and what I like about the Manticore is it doesnt have those cheap calculator LCD display like the EQ800 and therefore with future updates the OS and features can be radically changed if they wanted to... Thanks for the discussion

    • @eddienichols209
      @eddienichols209 Před rokem +3

      @@wbauerle I appreciate the reply, really do! I literally understand your IT woes because I entered that field in '95 with just a few years hardware and network experience under my belt. Few years later was with a software company that created what was essentially THE commercial billing and traffic scheduling system for close to 80% of every radio and tv broadcast station in the northern hemisphere. I was QA for the DOS to Windows rewrite/redistribute. Trust me when I tell you, been there, know your pain!!! Ergonomic everything is the key to longevity and as you know, the body is not designed for the repetitiveness that is part and parcel of IT. Good to hear you've mended and all is well. I'd be ever mindful of overwork because those are your Achilles' Heels til the cows come home. I have to tell you this and it's the gospel truth, XLT and DFX both allow you to create custom programs and save to memory so I'm wondering if yours needed servicing. I have 2 custom renamed programs of tweaked settings on my XLT. One has not changed for 25 years and the other I edit regularly. Water under the bridge, I know, but still, now you know. And if you had gotten a Tesoro when searching for nuggets, that would've been a game changer, maybe a life changer for you. Those machines were unparalleled for finding gold. I bought my 2nd wife a Tesoro Conquistador umax soon after I got my XLT. Didn't know if she would enjoy the hobby or after one outing tell me that I'm on my own in that respect so I didn't go all out for Tesoro's top of the line. Turned out great! Only timespan of life that my detecting partner was a woman. LOL! No joke though, she would pull gold jewelry no matter what and if one ever challenged the other competitively, I was regularly humbled, humiliated, or embarrassed at the end of day gold tally. From time to time I would make the most gold finds but not that often. I lived and breathed it daily for many years, no heresay or theysay. Seeing is believing! Well I wish you success multiplied with the Manticore and please, periodically, post a comment good bad or ugly about your finds and impressions with the machine. Inquiring minds nd all that. 'Preciate ya' my friend! Alabama Eddie

  • @Rogueaviation
    @Rogueaviation Před rokem

    Dude! Love the videos and all the podcasts! Keep it up.

  • @dwainbertoncello5646
    @dwainbertoncello5646 Před 2 měsíci

    Totally enjoyable video, thanks for sharing your expertise!

  • @johnr.timmers2297
    @johnr.timmers2297 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I always appreciate opinions like this from guys that can't be bought

  • @jimcollins9999
    @jimcollins9999 Před rokem +2

    Merrill, You're alright man, and I enjoy listening to your reviews & your philosophy! 👍

  • @MrSmithOriginal
    @MrSmithOriginal Před rokem +5

    Man, you deserve a lot more subs possibly up to 39. Anyway, I have had my Equinox 800 underwater many times and never had an issue. I personally think some people are too hard on their machines using them in ways they shouldn't and then go in the water and are surprised when they leak. They are tough for what they are but they are still made of plastic.
    Thanks for the video!

  • @gregoryclayton8287
    @gregoryclayton8287 Před rokem +6

    Yes Merrill, I've been listening to you and watching you for some time now. I have been slowly absorbing all of this valuable information that you have been sharing with us, that we have been fortunate to receive from you. I appreciate all of the brain work and the physical labor that you put into each and every episode, your heck of a nice guy!!! I'm still leaning towards the tried and true, NOX 600! especially for the price and the value, I love the word, VALUE...The money is coming around a Iittle slow, but I am closing in on it like a hungry hawk on a slow rabbit. I think the NOX 600 is the King of all metal detectors for the value, as you have demonstrated time and time again. So, let me just end this commit, I'm retired now and so I well need something to do in my spare time, that's to become a Metal Detectorist...But I'll have to stay indoors and avoid the cold because of my heart condition. Sooooooooo come on spring!!! great channel, you're the BEST... Egg out!

    • @USMC-1911
      @USMC-1911 Před rokem +2

      I have had one for several years after having many Garrett's and I still use them but at this time I see no reason to upgrade my equinox 600 the 800 and 900 do a few things a little better but to me it's not worth the extra money , if I lived near the ocean then maybe.

  • @darrellbrixey5341
    @darrellbrixey5341 Před rokem

    Awesome video Merrill, thank you

  • @johnambro1590
    @johnambro1590 Před rokem +3

    Wife bought me a used Garret ACE 400 for Christmas in brand new condition. Had planned on buying the Legend before before leaving for our month in Florida, but now have to hold off. Obsessed after my first few farm and yard digs. Looks like dry sand at the beach this trip.

  • @livergsp
    @livergsp Před rokem

    Awesome information. Thank you for the amazing insight, and content. Gonna borrow a detector from a friend and see if I will continue before buying.
    Thank you Sir

  • @Jamie.Morris
    @Jamie.Morris Před rokem

    The best video I have watched over 3 weeks of doing research BY FAR !! Me & my local worms thank you 👍

  • @jayedrukas5007
    @jayedrukas5007 Před rokem

    Superb as always.🙌🏼

  • @bradywebb1311
    @bradywebb1311 Před rokem

    Great video, and I thank you for sharing!

  • @marylouwillis7941
    @marylouwillis7941 Před 11 měsíci

    We are soon purchasing a metal detector. I subscribed and would like to say thank you. You are doing a wonderful job of your presentation and it has helped us a lot.

  • @michaelwalker5867
    @michaelwalker5867 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you for your help ive just retired and looking for something to do and you have been a big help . now i need to get a metal detector . Hope to watch you vides again

  • @DadSquatchMetalDetecting

    Huh… very interesting…
    I am currently using a simplex which was a huge step up from my Garrett ace 400. I was thinking about making another jump to the legend but now I’m not so sure. I’ll continue doing my research but thank you for making this video. Great job!

  • @dondtektor8537
    @dondtektor8537 Před rokem +1

    I have been detecting for 10 years. I see more people then ever so interested in this great hobby. I always so enjoy when someone comes up to me and asks,,,Do you ever find anything. And always with the same enthusiasm I tell my stories. No longer the geek with long socks on the beach. Modern day Rock Stars,,,LOL,,,

  • @travissmith5238
    @travissmith5238 Před rokem

    Most informative video ever! Going for the Legend. Thanks!!!

  • @granvillewooster7673
    @granvillewooster7673 Před rokem

    Thank you Meril very educational love your channel

  • @keithshears6088
    @keithshears6088 Před 9 měsíci

    Very informative and honest. Thank you

  • @darbysdownhomedetecting

    Very informative! Thanks for sharing brother.

  • @StephSellsStuffbytheSeashore
    @StephSellsStuffbytheSeashore Před 11 měsíci +1

    This is the exact video I've been dreaming of!!!! Thank you!! 🤩🤩🤩

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Před 11 měsíci

      Glad it was helpful! I have an update specific to beach detectors (recent upload)

  • @williamdodge5123
    @williamdodge5123 Před rokem +3

    I have a Mini Root assassin shovel. It really does expedite target recovery.
    Have acquired a few diggers and found it to be the best so far. Cuts a perfect tapered square plug.

  • @historydeantected
    @historydeantected Před rokem +1

    Even though I'm an experienced detectorist using a D2 I still watched your video because they're brilliant. This was all great advice.

  • @arneltan5380
    @arneltan5380 Před rokem +3

    Very good advice sir thank you

  • @hairballusa
    @hairballusa Před rokem

    Thank you for the great advice!

  • @cieradriver3940
    @cieradriver3940 Před rokem

    LOL! My first metal detector was the garrett ace 250 and that was 2 years ago, after watching you and countless other CZcamsrs, I got the minelab 600 for my next machine. I did find lots of good things with the garrett ace 250 (including one small 10kt gold ring), but still much better options. Thanks Merrill

  • @wdxwm300
    @wdxwm300 Před rokem

    My first detector was a Whites coinmaster 400 that got me hooked I found a lot and used it a long time. Then after looking at more capabilities I bought a Teknetics T2 and wow that is what I still use and found some deep items this has all I need and priced right

  • @johnbowman476
    @johnbowman476 Před 11 měsíci

    Excellent content! Thanks!

  • @LeeGee
    @LeeGee Před měsícem

    A very helpful video, thank you

  • @jameswyatt2739
    @jameswyatt2739 Před rokem

    Great information. Thank you.

  • @PorkChopXpress4385
    @PorkChopXpress4385 Před měsícem

    Thanks for real! Just getting started

  • @shadymaint1
    @shadymaint1 Před 7 měsíci

    I started with a Garrett Ace250. Served me well for a couple years and I found some cool stuff with it. Out grew it and wanted something better. I upgraded to a Equinox 800 a couple years ago and absolutely love it. For what I do the Equinox 600 would have served me well but I did not want to have to upgrade soon. I picked up a 6 inch coil for it. The small coil is amazing. It's like swinging a giant pinpointer.

  • @TheBlackClockOfTime
    @TheBlackClockOfTime Před 11 měsíci

    Fantastic video, thank you.

  • @bdomalley
    @bdomalley Před rokem +1

    Great video Merrill! Go go go! 1000 likes!

  • @ThomasLeonard454
    @ThomasLeonard454 Před rokem

    Like your straight forward look at the equipment for metal detection.

  • @aaroncalderon5513
    @aaroncalderon5513 Před rokem

    Very good video. No other videos out there like it.

  • @TERRYWIRT
    @TERRYWIRT Před rokem

    Agree, with it all now my first was 80 dollar harbor freight #2 ace 400 also a good starter and multi frequency, I also have Simplex.....I use them according to Terrain and weather conditions...but as always enjoy you input.

  • @edwardscissorhands4007
    @edwardscissorhands4007 Před 5 měsíci

    BEST BEGINNERS VIDEO OUT THERE!!! NEW SUB!!!

  • @jessepreuter4016
    @jessepreuter4016 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for the good video!

  • @WILE-E-DETECTING
    @WILE-E-DETECTING Před rokem +1

    Great video thanks

  • @PokeUFO
    @PokeUFO Před 2 měsíci

    My Dad and I were watching this video I had to find this channel and sub because this man knows how to sell a product

  • @galaxian2600
    @galaxian2600 Před rokem +2

    Thanks Merrill. My only addition to your very helpful choice table is, (maybe already mentioned in the comments), to buy an APTX bluetooth headset for the Legend if you go for the cheapest package without including an headset. That is because of a so little as possible delay between a target hit and a beep from the detector and receiving this sound on your bluetooth headset. And perhaps to add a weight / ergonomic (balanced detector) score on the decision sheet. I personally find the Nokta Makro Legend (with the standard coil) a bit too heavy to use for more than an hour. Greetings from a cold and rainy Holland.

  • @beachcoconut1208
    @beachcoconut1208 Před rokem +1

    Im new to this about to buy a new one. Your videos are awesome & funny thank u LOL

  • @Catlover7o2_3d
    @Catlover7o2_3d Před 7 měsíci

    Great video. Subscribed.

  • @johngardner1898
    @johngardner1898 Před 4 měsíci

    Excellent video. Subscribed.

  • @edhusar
    @edhusar Před rokem +1

    I’ve always wanted to get a metal detector. I decided to bite the bit and get me this week. After watching your vid I purchased the Legend using your link in the description. Thanks for the review.

  • @Jackie-dj2rn
    @Jackie-dj2rn Před rokem

    Thanx Bro…. Finely something I understand ❤

  • @maxxkatt
    @maxxkatt Před rokem +2

    In my opinion you are correct in what you say. I went from AT Pro, to 800, to CTX, to XP2 which I currently use hunting urban/suburban trashy parks. CTX was too heavy for me and had to use a swing harness and hated using a swing harness. You are right, 800, 900, 600, 700, XP2, Manticore or Legend would all work fine for me. That is why I won't consider selling my XP2. So darn light with the 9" coil and such great audio features to choose from and 12 great stock programs to select. You can thank Minelab for the current crop of great detectors when every MD design engineer had to beat the 800.

  • @donaldvanrensburg7959

    So good to see you are on top off all the new detectors, is the new equinox 900 a good bay, is it really that mutch better than the 800

  • @f1pitpass
    @f1pitpass Před 10 měsíci

    thank you! Subbed