[SilverShadow101]

Hi everybody,
I am a newbie at this wonderful hobby; I am a 56 year old man from Retreat, Cape Town.
I just got myself a Teknetics Eurotek Pro detector, so I am pretty happy. Took a stroll on Muizenberg beach this morning. Didn't find much(2x R5 and 3x R1. coins and a heap of rusted nail,bottle tops and pull tags!!But its okay- I needed to get to know the machine so I am not complaining.
Would like to know if there are any fellow detectorists out there or any group hunt events planned: would be nice to interact and hopefully learn from you more experienced members.
I am also on the look out to buy a 11" DD coil for my detector as well as a pin point probe- so hit on me if anyone has anything to sell.
Thanks Happy hunting
SilverShadow101

[Chris Twine]

welcome, quite a few capetonians here and there are times when group hunts are initiated by the members. Keep a look out in the "Clubs, Hunts and Events" forum for future group hunts.

[SilverShadow101]

Hi,
Thanks for the reply PushingTin. Will follow your advice, thank you.
SilverShadow101

[Peter Callahan]

Welcome SilverShadow101. Enjoy the forum. There is a lot to learn here so keep on browsing otherwise ask questions and someone will be able to help.

[Danny]

WELCOM to the family


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[SilverShadow101]

Hi Everyone,
Thanks for the welcome; being checking out YouTube on metal detecting for the past couple of hours. Got me really excited, but now I kind of want to upgrade to a Minelab Excalibur II. Its going to mean a lot of saving up and maybe even selling off some of my stuff so that I can afford it. I want to do some underwater detecting- like scuba diving: That would really be awesome.  I reckon going scuba would be  great as I noticed all the detectorists here in my area simply walk ankle deep in the water. For now, I will still use the Teknetics, but I am keeping my eyes out for the Minelab and saving every cent!! I got some musical instruments (electric guitars/drum kit) that I will consider selling too.
Happy hunting
Cheers

[Johnny Oneshoe]

Hi SilverShadow101, In future know as "SS101"  . Welcome to T.H.. Be very careful, what you started becomes addictive. At work, you start thinking where to go next and you get withdrawal symptoms when you cant go out hunting on the weekends. Got myself  tilers kneepads yesterday. What a difference. Sure helps with the ol' knees. Enjoy your new hobby and posts those pics.

[Grondgeralder]

Welcome.

Also have the euro. Everything that you can get to hit in the 90's twice in a row is probably a coin like object or falsing iron.
Gotta hate klipdrift caps though. Man.. some parks. Eventually if you feel like digging for possible jewelry you are going to dig everything above iron anyway.

Minelab capetown I think will be the first to have accessory stock for teknetics in the country. Will just need to be patient as their shipment is still in the ropes. You might need to check them on that though.
I got myself the G2 lateron so I don't need one anymore. I just swap them out.

A secondhand pinpointer is unheard of.. Best is just to get a new one the Minelab Profinder or Garrett Propointer is the most recomended but also a bit more expensive than the runnerups type devices. The other devices don't come close to succeeding at purpose as those two.

[SilverShadow101]

Hi everyone,
A big "Thanks" for all the feedback and tips guys. I really appreciate it.
Sent email to Minelab regarding price on Excalibur II, still waiting their reply. Either way, I know its going cost a packet!! Also asked my sister -in-law in Australia to see if she can source one down there- I reckon it will be cheaper even with shipping costs.
Also looking at some dive gear at the moment- got to get some scuba lessons too. Its going to cost a packet, so selling my music gear and stuff is  worth it.  Great finds are very welcome yes, but for me the thrill is in the hunt...
Happy hunting and cheers
SS101

[TinCup]

Hi SS101


Welcome

[SilverShadow101]

Hi Everyone,
After meeting client in Sea Point today, I quickly took a little search along the beach- only spent 45 min there before having to go back to work.
Beach is cluttered with bottle caps, pull tabs and iron scrap- but through it all, I still managed to find  a few things:
couple 2 cents, a rusty key, cheap plated ear ring, as well as 1982 1 Peseta (Spanish) , 2006 5 cent(USA) and a 1952 6D (South Africa).
Coins were heavily encrusted, but vinegar and salt sorted them out.
I was really chuffed with my finds considering the short time I spent and the heavily trashy area. Time was against me, so in my rush I did not dig the deep signals, all my finds were about 4" deep. Happy with the Teknetics Euro Pro so far: can only get much better once I am really familiar with all its tones.
Happy Hunting
Cheers,
SS101

[boerkieboer]

welcome

[SilverShadow101]

Thanks and Hi.
See you got a Minelab- is it the Excalibur II ? Would love to get my hands on one....

[boerkieboer]

Jip just bought it recently took it to the water a couple of times but still learning you are more than welcome to come and hunt on our farm for a weekend or so and try it before you buy it

[SilverShadow101]

Thanks for the kind offer. Need to raise cash (sell some of my stuff, lol) so what's your price for the Excalibur II? Thank you
SS101