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Kauri		Posted : Wednesday, 18 January 2012 6:28:34 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 11/01/2012(UTC) Posts: 53 Location: Matamata Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Yeah am addicted, sellin stuff on TM, so i can buy my own gear. I returned to work on Monday so been all go there. Although i have thrown the MD in the ute as i travel all ova the waikato so am looking to do some parks n skls n churches. Might pop out 2nyt for a walk once kids in bed.
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Guardian		Posted : Thursday, 19 January 2012 5:50:06 PM(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)		It's addictive that's for sure. Even my wife enjoys it and she is actually really good, wont let me buy her a detector just yet though and I think we both know it wouldn't really be for her *8^) Had an early start at the beach today and found pretty much zilch. Went to my "I'm bored park" and only pulled out $1 and some pennies . It was a family outing so it was great in that respect!

Kauri		Posted : Thursday, 19 January 2012 8:42:44 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 11/01/2012(UTC) Posts: 53 Location: Matamata Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Kwl ya wife likes it Guardian. I went out this evening for an hour and came home with $1.30 lol. Found it hard to search with groups of hoons, so i switched areas twice. Think I will leave it till the early mornings when hoons in bed.
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Kauri		Posted : Saturday, 21 January 2012 4:04:30 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 11/01/2012(UTC) Posts: 53 Location: Matamata Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		I dont know what you guys do but ive been asking b4 MDecting. I asked the council and they said sweet as, just dont leave piles of dirt. I have also phoned a local guy who manages the local race course and have now got access there. So as long as i spread out my searches i should be able to keep access. What do you guys do?, early morn runs? midnight walks? ...
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Ash_T		Posted : Saturday, 21 January 2012 4:55:46 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 17/09/2011(UTC) Posts: 219 Location: Nth Canterbury Thanks: 138 times Was thanked: 28 time(s) in 25 post(s)		I also like doing early morning hunts. At 5/6am there is almost nobody about to bother ya. And if your doing bark playground areas, theres noone playing on them at that time either! :)
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nzpoohbear40		Posted : Saturday, 21 January 2012 6:32:27 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		i use to go anytime day or night but am working now so untill i get use to working again i only hunt on weekends...and if going certain places then yes i always ask permission...i dont want to get band from a place by not asking....i dont sneak into anywhere
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Kauri		Posted : Sunday, 22 January 2012 8:11:13 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 11/01/2012(UTC) Posts: 53 Location: Matamata Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Hit the rugby ground again 2day, checked out a sideline and picked up another $11 dollars, huge nail, and a few tabs.
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Guardian		Posted : Sunday, 22 January 2012 6:04:21 PM(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)		I'm running out of places to go with my 5x8" coil takes a lot of swinging so I only hit the hot spots like swings and other play equipment, many of the playgrounds around here have the shredded rubber which considerably drops the finds. Think I need to get a bigger coil asap or maybe another detector with a bigger coil. Not much difference in size of the coil between the Ace 250 6.5x9" and the ATGOLD.

creamer		Posted : Monday, 23 January 2012 9:29:04 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Kauri I dont know what you guys do but ive been asking b4 MDecting. I asked the council and they said sweet as, just dont leave piles of dirt. I have also phoned a local guy who manages the local race course and have now got access there. So as long as i spread out my searches i should be able to keep access. What do you guys do?, early morn runs? midnight walks? ... Night time is cool but anytime is a good time. Discretion is the word and not everywhere is suitable thru the day time. Early morning is safer. Im always out in the middle of the day, depends really. Shane
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Kauri		Posted : Wednesday, 25 January 2012 11:57:35 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 11/01/2012(UTC) Posts: 53 Location: Matamata Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Dropped my mates detector back this morning.....................argh!!! Went ahead and ordered a F4 so will be back in action soon.
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Guardian		Posted : Wednesday, 25 January 2012 10:25:25 PM(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)		Well done, now you will be getting a new detector and maybe you can talk your mate into going out on some hunts with you!

Kauri		Posted : Thursday, 26 January 2012 3:46:29 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 11/01/2012(UTC) Posts: 53 Location: Matamata Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Thanks Robert, F4 arrived 20 mins ago!! Absolutely awesome service............!! Now to tame the beast.
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Guardian		Posted : Thursday, 26 January 2012 4:41:59 PM(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)		Well I guess that's the end of your posts for a few days, most likely you're going to go M.I.A with your new toy! Happy hunting!

Kauri		Posted : Thursday, 26 January 2012 4:55:59 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 11/01/2012(UTC) Posts: 53 Location: Matamata Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		WISH!! Missus is in bed with Tonsilitis and ive taken last 2 days off work to watch 3 kids. Now im heading to work 2mrw and on Saturday.... So be a few nyt hunts, and then on sunday i might get a good session. Thanks for you help and advice too Guardian!
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rgmcbrid		Posted : Thursday, 26 January 2012 5:03:35 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 3/06/2010(UTC) Posts: 583 Location: Southland Thanks: 23 times Was thanked: 180 time(s) in 140 post(s)		Great! Have fun with that thing.
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Guardian		Posted : Thursday, 26 January 2012 9:02:34 PM(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)		No worries. This is most likely going to be your next purchase Originally Posted by: Skipper Hi Simon I brought a couple of these 9.6v batteries they work fine in fisher detectors http://ecobatteries.co.nz/mahaImedion9v.html I also brought the 4 bay charger from this guy because it is a fast charger designed to work with the batteries I brought and it comes with a car adapter meaning that I could recharge the batteries travelling from one place to another. http://ecobatteries.co.nz/mahac490f.html And then I decided I wanted some extra batteries that if i got stuck somewhere for a while would give me a bit more power. I went for these because while they are 8.4v they provide 400mha of current so last a bit longer than less rater rechargeables, Oh and they cheap however shipping took 3weeks. http://www.ebay.com.au/i...5646669d53#ht_1768wt_952 I honestly cant tell and significant performance over various 9v batteries ive used however the rechargeables dont last as long due to reduced current ratings. Despite this I am very happy with my choices and I have an armada of seemingly unlimited power supply.

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Thursday, 26 January 2012 10:49:44 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		wtg on your purchase...happy hunting...looking forward to your pics..
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madsonicboating		Posted : Friday, 27 January 2012 1:08:44 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 21/03/2011(UTC) Posts: 674 Thanks: 187 times Was thanked: 157 time(s) in 127 post(s)		an F4 way cool!! Hit it hard man and best of the irish luck to ya Dan
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crisyboy		Posted : Friday, 27 January 2012 9:22:31 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 20/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 233 Location: whangarei Thanks: 39 times Was thanked: 76 time(s) in 69 post(s)		yeah cant wait to see what you find with that good luck and post pics,
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creamer		Posted : Friday, 27 January 2012 6:44:27 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		Nice one Kauri. Good luck out there. Let the hunting begin.. Shane
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