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roger51  
Posted : Sunday, 13 October 2013 12:52:43 PM(UTC)
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Hi all,
I are very confussed, My thoughts on Metal Detecting cover the whole Beach,Parks & Streams. Living in Taranaki the Latter may not get used that much, but we do plan on moving around quite a bit.
I was thinking of a Fisher F4, but reading Google reviews the F4 may not be suitable for streams.
Budget of around $750.00 can someone advise which is my best option.

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Shilo  
Posted : Sunday, 13 October 2013 1:28:38 PM(UTC)
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One thing to be aware off: You may not have much luck detecting the black sand beaches around NP using a VLF detector.

If you plan on hitting streams, parks and beaches where you can then a by spending a little bit more you can get an AT Pro which has the advantage of being waterproof.
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Posted : Sunday, 13 October 2013 3:02:29 PM(UTC)
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if its not gunna get alot of use can't go wrong with the fisher f4 its a great detector can always upgrade if you decide to get a bit more serious,i started with the f2 and did the rivers,dry sand and some feilds and was quite sucessfull then upgraded because i got hooked.
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roger51  
Posted : Sunday, 13 October 2013 7:00:53 PM(UTC)
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Hi all,

Thanks for the input, that gives me some more to think about

Roger 51
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