Exp.II first impression

[Gizmo]

I just received it last evening and was in such a hurry to try it out, I was in the yard with a flashlight MDing at midnight. I never found any coins but I found what looks to be a 9mm bullet and maybe a 25 cal shell caseing. I know I have a lot to learn however right now my most dislikes are the pinpoint, the weight,(seems heavy),maybe the balance is different then I'm used to (that will be ok I think once I get used to it). am not sure I'm going to like the different tones will have to wait and see on that one. I will have to wait untill I get out of my yard before I can really see what it will do. Have to overcome the pinpointing first or just use it in the outback. I won't dig craters in a grassy area. Will just have to wait and see how it works out. Any new user tips will be appreciated. Thanks and Good luck to everyone. Richard (Gizmo)

[Gizmo]

Thank you Chuck, I will give that a try when the rain stops I was trying to pinpoint in the center of the coil. I have been reading about the probe and also about the 5" coil. Haven't made my mind up yet still have a lot of learning to do right now. One thing I know I do need is the dust cover hard to push the buttons with dirty fingers without leaving dirt on the controls. You have a great day and thank you again for the input. Richard (Gizmo)

[Gizmo]

Thanks Boobie, I know I have much to learn and I haven't really given it a chance yet will just have to work with it for awhile. Have a good day and Lots of luck in your hunting if the weather ever turns warmer up your way.Richard (Gizmo)

[John's Detectors]

Hi Gizmo! Welcome to the world of the Explorer and you will come to love the performance of this machine. Just practice and give it time. There is a lot to learn but it is well worth the effort my friend. I hope I can be of help to you and with the advice of others I feel you will excel in the Exp. II. Ok Giz Happy hunting and give a call if you need help. God Bless ya and CU later.

John Tomlinson,CET
John's Detectors
Blackwell,Tx.
Best Little Detector Shop in Texas!

[JeffWV]

I had assues with pinpointing too but I bought a 8 inch coil and a vibraprobe 560 and it is my main machine now. Good luck. Jeff

[ecdonovan10]

I have had my EXP II for about 8 months. I first used it with the Swingy Thingy (harness) but now have no problem swinging the Explorer II for up to 8 hours with out any problems with my arm or wrist. Also I would not change the coil if I hunt larger areas as you would loose about 20 % of the coverage of a standard 10.5 " coil by going to an 8". The best way to learn pinpointing is to practice. Go to a target rich environment or place coins in a sandy area. Put them at different depths and angles. In the pinpoint mode I like to visualize a line about 1" thick down the middle of the coil. I sweep back and forth sisde to side to determine the best signal, the I turn 90 degrees, while keeping the detector head over the same spot by spinning it in place. Then I sweep back and forth side to side to get the best signal again. This should be along the path of the first swing creating an X. You guessed it X marks the spot. If you practice enough you should become very good. I often can pinpoint coins at about 1 " depth and place my probe right on them. When I do, I know I did a good job pinpointing. The name of the game with pinpointing is practice.

Ed D.