watch videos for pointers. one of my favs id Metal Detecting NYC. very educational and fun too. pick a budget. I started out with a Garrett 400. a budget entry level rig to make sure I like it. After a yr I stepped up to an Equinox 700 (mid level rig) and love it. In retrospect I wish I had gone straight to the 700 1st as I didn't start to find a lot of jewelry until I did. thanks for the shout, Zig
Start by watching RUclips videos to learn what you can. I suggest NYC metal detecting. Go back into his channel, which is a great teacher. Then decide which unit you want. 2 thoughts there. Get a cheaper entry model to see if you like the hobby, then step up to a better model later. That's what I did, but if I did it all over again, I would've made the plunge and bought the Equinox right out of the gate rather than drop $400 on the Garrett then $700 on unit 2. Then, buy the unit on Amazon or find a dealer near you who can help you out too.
it's been a year or more since I swung it having moving up to an Equinox 700 but I kept it in coin mode if I remember right. I use it now as a guest machine when friends tag along.
@@MetalDetectingwithZiggy get the minelab 900 do a test bury a quarter in the wet sand and try to find it….that is what i did …… couldnt find it now i got the 900 minelab i find stuff 2 feet down maga
I go down there often. Maybe Ill run into ya one day. Im from Lake Jackson!!
I have a cabin in Sargent so I'm always around!
This is what I want to do, how to get started, buying metal detector, any ideas?
watch videos for pointers. one of my favs id Metal Detecting NYC. very educational and fun too. pick a budget. I started out with a Garrett 400. a budget entry level rig to make sure I like it. After a yr I stepped up to an Equinox 700 (mid level rig) and love it. In retrospect I wish I had gone straight to the 700 1st as I didn't start to find a lot of jewelry until I did. thanks for the shout, Zig
Start by watching RUclips videos to learn what you can. I suggest NYC metal detecting. Go back into his channel, which is a great teacher. Then decide which unit you want. 2 thoughts there. Get a cheaper entry model to see if you like the hobby, then step up to a better model later. That's what I did, but if I did it all over again, I would've made the plunge and bought the Equinox right out of the gate rather than drop $400 on the Garrett then $700 on unit 2.
Then, buy the unit on Amazon or find a dealer near you who can help you out too.
What are your settings on your 400,when you get to the waters edge?
it's been a year or more since I swung it having moving up to an Equinox 700 but I kept it in coin mode if I remember right. I use it now as a guest machine when friends tag along.
that detector is junk need to upgrade to a minelab stop wasting your time.....cut back on the beer and you will be able to afford one
been swinging a minelab for a year now... put down the bud light and watch a newer video. have fun brother, Zig
@@MetalDetectingwithZiggy ah ok garret 250are junk I wasted 10 years of my life with one. Better than a woman though
it's a 400 but ok. and yes the 250 is junk
@@MetalDetectingwithZiggy get the minelab 900 do a test bury a quarter in the wet sand and try to find it….that is what i did …… couldnt find it now i got the 900 minelab i find stuff 2 feet down maga