Scroll through your streaming and cable channels and it won’t be long until you find a show depicting some kind of treasure hunt. Some are based on land, others underwater, and some both. But almost every show highlights someone using a metal detector to search for lost or buried items. This has brought about a surge in both young and old folks taking interest in metal detecting.
But how does someone get started? Often, a beginner purchases the cheapest metal detector they can find, either at a business, which might have a display in the toy department, or even a used one at a garage sale. After a couple of outings, finding a few nails or pulltabs, the detector is banished to the closet. Others just starting out might think the most expensive detector is the way to go. Unfortunately, higher price often means a more complicated machine that a beginner might struggle to understand. It goes into the closet beside the cheap machine.
Recently, Minelab released the X-TERRA PRO metal detector. Among other features, this machine is lightweight, waterproof, and high quality, but above all, is simple for a beginner to learn. So, it must cost a lot. Wrong. The X-TERRA PRO is an affordable detector and suitable for both beginners and more experienced users. It was engineered to be easily operated, while still providing the technical edge Minelab is known for.
This simplicity begins with preset Search Modes, which instantly operate on frequencies best suited for specific environments. These include parks, fields, and beaches. These three modes feature two unique settings, each to further enhance your search for treasure. And Minelab’s PRO-SWITCH technology lets the user switch frequencies from 5, 8, 10, and 15 kHz to detect targets even deeper.
The X-TERRA PRO has a large, backlit, LCD screen, which displays easily identified icons for each Search Mode. The screen reveals other important information like signal strength, frequency, battery power, volume, and more. More seasoned users can refine settings quickly and easily, too. The soft-touch button array located below the screen is equally helpful. Quick button pushes allow the user to adjust frequency and sensitivity, change terrain settings, employ an All Metal Shortcut, pinpoint targets, and more.
When using a detector, the audio response when passing over a buried target is extremely important. If the sound is weak or scratchy, a good find might be missed. Minelab has addressed this. With multiple tone audio options, you will not only ‘hear’ if a target is trash or treasure, but also be able to gauge its size and depth simply by listening to the in-built speaker (included). Low latency wireless headphones, wired headphones, and waterproof headphones are all compatible and available Minelab accessories for this machine.
Most new detectorists begin on land, either in their own or a neighbor’s yard. After some experience, they move to parks, fields, or beaches. After finding jewelry lost on the beach, the next step is taking to the water—if your detector is waterproof. The X-TERRA PRO is fully waterproof down to 16 feet (5 meters). With this machine, you can find the treasures lost where some other machines can’t reach. This means you can search on land when it’s raining, too. The Beach Mode also handles the most difficult saltwater conditions, a problem with many other machines.
Now, you can have a detector that searches on land or in the water, and in wet or dry conditions. But what if you want to hunt at night? If you don’t want to quit, but the sun is going down, the X-TERRA PRO has you covered. It features a control pod flashlight, red backlight display, backlit keypad, and handgrip vibration, so you can continue finding those treasures.
Since a quality metal detector must be able to withstand long, hard use, Minelab is committed to leading the pack for performance and support. The X-TERRA PRO is backed by Minelab’s global network and has up to a three year warranty.
So, whatever your requirements are for your first (or next) purchase of a metal detector, Minelab comes out at the top of the list.
To learn more about Minelab, visit minelab.com.
