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Garrett Press Release on W/Proof PP

Mudwiggle		Posted : Friday, 9 January 2015 9:42:14 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered, Moderators Joined: 22/10/2013(UTC) Posts: 742 Thanks: 182 times Was thanked: 683 time(s) in 317 post(s)		I like the high vis aspect. Tech Specs and sales pitch here: http://www.garrett.com/hobbysit...ro-pointer_at_lowres.pdf Edited by user Friday, 9 January 2015 9:45:21 AM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified File Attachment(s): Garrett Release.jpg

sycotoad		Posted : Friday, 9 January 2015 11:44:09 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 9/08/2012(UTC) Posts: 569 Location: downunder Thanks: 120 times Was thanked: 126 time(s) in 97 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Mudwiggle I like the high vis aspect. Tech Specs and sales pitch here: http://www.garrett.com/hobbysit...ro-pointer_at_lowres.pdf All I can say is one has to ponder if the same falsing problems they have with the GPP are carried over into this NEW design & why has it taken so long to do this? In fact if you look at it, its only submersible to 10' (now old technology) Was it the fact that there are more capable pin-pointers to choose from now that has got Garrett up off their backside to upgrade their GPP? I for one if looking at a waterproof pin-pointer would go with whats currently on the market as its cheaper & IMO designed better - Don't forget that Deteknix are releasing their NEW waterproof unit this year and if their X-Pointer is a measure of whats coming I know I wont be disappointed - http://www.deteknix.com/...water_pinpointer.html#a1 What makes Deteknix Pin-Pointers far superior to the GPP, is reliability, price & the fact that sales, service and support are all carried out here in New Zealand so you don't have to bundle up your faulty GPP and send to the USA every 6 months - I honestly think Garrett missed the boat by a few years - However its always good to have new products released Edited by user Friday, 9 January 2015 11:44:56 AM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
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Guardian		Posted : Friday, 9 January 2015 11:45:00 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 30/10/2011(UTC) Posts: 716 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 42 times Was thanked: 222 time(s) in 185 post(s)		Looks Like I got beaten to it You know you will be able to trust the X-pointer. Not sure what colours are available on the new waterproof models but.... Yellow and even Pink are available with the standard Xpointer. Edited by user Friday, 9 January 2015 11:51:12 AM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified

Mudwiggle		Posted : Friday, 9 January 2015 11:53:36 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered, Moderators Joined: 22/10/2013(UTC) Posts: 742 Thanks: 182 times Was thanked: 683 time(s) in 317 post(s)		Cheer guys - didn't realise there was a waterproof XPointer due out (rubs hands together) I do admit to submerging my XPointer far more often than I should - to about full arm on occasions and haven't had water issues yet. I don't use my old Garrett now, salt sensitivity and falsing issues just too much of a nuisance.