I have been thinking I needed to try out a metal detector on my property. I recently found out that my property has a lot of history associated with it. Maps indicate it was at part of an Native American village and in the civil war a battle line was nearby. then later in the roaring twenties it was either the first or last hole of a country club golf course. So my yard has a lot of potential for some interesting finds and look forward to some discoveries.
The handle has indicators that tell you if it might be a nail type metal, jewelry or coin find.
I am 5'4 and with the handles installed at the longest length option it works for me. Have not had the chance to test the accuracy other than going around the yard and getting hits. i did put it near some screws on the deck and it showed it was a nail type metal.
The handle has indicators that tell you if it might be a nail type metal, jewelry or coin find.
I am 5'4 and with the handles installed at the longest length option it works for me. Have not had the chance to test the accuracy other than going around the yard and getting hits. i did put it near some screws on the deck and it showed it was a nail type metal.
19/04/2023
This metal detector for kids is better than I expected it was going to be. It works great, detects the different metals with high accuracy. I like that you can set it to alert on certain types of metals only or for any of the 3 types. It is very easy to assemble and then you are ready for a treasure hunting adventure!
18/04/2023
We have had a blast with this metal detector. My daughter loves looking at our local beach for "treasure". She did find several coins, a couple bottle caps and someones keys. It gave us some fun downtime while we were drying off after a long day of swimming. Definitely worth it just for the smiles. Seems to be very accurate as there was always something there every time it showed there to be.
17/04/2023
This metal detector is marketed for kids but I can say it is better than expected. The unit, although being very lightweight and looking kid like, does a real quality job. First off this is very easy to assemble right out of the box. The directions are clear and easy to follow for assembly and for use of the detector.
It works great by detecting the different metal groups with high accuracy and even shows the depth. I like that you can set it to alert on certain types of metals for any of the 3 types. This eliminates false readings or readings for items you're not looking for. Would buy again!
It works great by detecting the different metal groups with high accuracy and even shows the depth. I like that you can set it to alert on certain types of metals for any of the 3 types. This eliminates false readings or readings for items you're not looking for. Would buy again!
16/04/2023
This metal detector is impressive. I'd expected something that might look or work like a toy.
Instead, when this arrived, I was VERY pleasantly surprised. It's a nearly full-sized metal detector, but also lightweight and adjustable. It's a good size for a tall 6-year-old, but equally good for an older child or even a teen. (Frankly, fully extended, my 5'8" husband is comfortable using it. He eagerly tested it as soon as it arrived.)
The metal detector has some nice, colorful accents, but it doesn't shout "toy" when you look at it. Nobody will raise an eyebrow if you're an adult and using this at the beach or along a hiking trail. It's an actual, working device, and it looks professional.
It also comes with a great instruction booklet, explaining what the different noises tell you about the kind of metal the device detected, and/or how deeply it's buried.
And speaking of noises, the sounds aren't blaring or obnoxious. They're just right for the purpose.
All in all, this is a great metal detector for a beginner of almost any age. Most importantly, if you're an adult considering this for your own use: The styling is "modern" as opposed to looking like a mere toy.
The digital readout screen is very helpful, too, and easy for beginners to understand.
This metal detector actually works, even detecting metal inside the (thick) plaster walls of our home, and under the floor. It'll work in your garden or at the beach or along trails. The detector's sensitivity seems just right.
The accessories are great, too. The backpack is a comfortable size and holds the detector without having to fully disassemble it. (We left ours partially assembled, and the round wheel sticks out of the backpack. For us, that's fine.)
The digging tools are strong, full-sized, and seem durable. (Until I saw these, it never crossed my mind that normal, metal garden tools weren't a good idea with a metal detector! lol )
Whether for an adult beginner or for a child eager to be a "treasure hunter," this is a good start for explorations at home and on outdoor adventures. (We'll be at the beach this weekend, with ours.)
Instead, when this arrived, I was VERY pleasantly surprised. It's a nearly full-sized metal detector, but also lightweight and adjustable. It's a good size for a tall 6-year-old, but equally good for an older child or even a teen. (Frankly, fully extended, my 5'8" husband is comfortable using it. He eagerly tested it as soon as it arrived.)
The metal detector has some nice, colorful accents, but it doesn't shout "toy" when you look at it. Nobody will raise an eyebrow if you're an adult and using this at the beach or along a hiking trail. It's an actual, working device, and it looks professional.
It also comes with a great instruction booklet, explaining what the different noises tell you about the kind of metal the device detected, and/or how deeply it's buried.
And speaking of noises, the sounds aren't blaring or obnoxious. They're just right for the purpose.
All in all, this is a great metal detector for a beginner of almost any age. Most importantly, if you're an adult considering this for your own use: The styling is "modern" as opposed to looking like a mere toy.
The digital readout screen is very helpful, too, and easy for beginners to understand.
This metal detector actually works, even detecting metal inside the (thick) plaster walls of our home, and under the floor. It'll work in your garden or at the beach or along trails. The detector's sensitivity seems just right.
The accessories are great, too. The backpack is a comfortable size and holds the detector without having to fully disassemble it. (We left ours partially assembled, and the round wheel sticks out of the backpack. For us, that's fine.)
The digging tools are strong, full-sized, and seem durable. (Until I saw these, it never crossed my mind that normal, metal garden tools weren't a good idea with a metal detector! lol )
Whether for an adult beginner or for a child eager to be a "treasure hunter," this is a good start for explorations at home and on outdoor adventures. (We'll be at the beach this weekend, with ours.)
15/04/2023
I love this for my husband for Christmas and he has enjoyed it so much! It has been accurate and he has found so much cool stuff. It is light enough for our older grandkids to use as well. They have fun looking for treasures they say. We had it put together in matter of minutes and was so easy to use! It's so much fun for the whole family! We have had a good time with it. You will be very pleased with it
14/04/2023
13/04/2023
I ordered this kids metal detector with the hopes of using it to find hidden treasure, and so far, I have yet to find any treasure. But that's not the fault of this little metal detector; I don't have any buried treasure on my half-acre. I have found lots and lots of rusty hardware, badly damaged tools, and a few dog tags (like for dogs, not soldiers), and it alerted me to a few things that were deeper than I wanted to dig. Perhaps there is treasure, but my grandson and I don't want to dig too deep. We placed my gold ring in the grass, and it detected it (thankfully). The detector was easy to assemble, the instructions were clear, and in no time at all, we started searching for that treasure. It is light enough not to get tired of holding it and easy to maneuver. The screen brightness is adjustable and readable even in daylight. The shaft length has 6-inches of adjustment to accommodate people of varying heights. Supposedly you can put the coil in shallow water. However, I did not have any puddles to test that claim. We'll assume that it can go in shallow water, and if and when I test that and if it breaks, I will update this review.
Here's what I like:
*3 detection modes and alert tones
*Display backlighting is adjustable
*Display has pictures to aid younger kids in reading it
*Can alert to Ferrous, nonferrous, and precious metals ( we haven't found any of that...yet)
*It has an adjustable length
*IP68-rated waterproof coil
*Perfect for children (and grandpa)
*Backpack and dig tools included
Here's what I didn't care for:
*The "disc button" didn't seem to ignore as the manual says. Perhaps we should have used it differently.
*The first impression was, "this is a toy. How am I going to find treasure?"
*Seems somewhat delicate. Time will tell.
In conclusion, I am impressed by this little metal detector. I was skeptical about how it would work, and even though we found no treasure, we had a blast using it. And, after all, that is what's most important. On second thought, perhaps the treasure is the detector itself...I bet my grandson thinks so!
Here's what I like:
*3 detection modes and alert tones
*Display backlighting is adjustable
*Display has pictures to aid younger kids in reading it
*Can alert to Ferrous, nonferrous, and precious metals ( we haven't found any of that...yet)
*It has an adjustable length
*IP68-rated waterproof coil
*Perfect for children (and grandpa)
*Backpack and dig tools included
Here's what I didn't care for:
*The "disc button" didn't seem to ignore as the manual says. Perhaps we should have used it differently.
*The first impression was, "this is a toy. How am I going to find treasure?"
*Seems somewhat delicate. Time will tell.
In conclusion, I am impressed by this little metal detector. I was skeptical about how it would work, and even though we found no treasure, we had a blast using it. And, after all, that is what's most important. On second thought, perhaps the treasure is the detector itself...I bet my grandson thinks so!
12/04/2023
This is not too heavy, so easy to use. We hid some things around the yard for practice, and found all the things we hid, plus a lot more!
10/04/2023
I have been metal detecting for at least 15 years and have thousands invested in my detectors. This is a great beginning detector for a small child to see if he/she will like the hobby. I buried a penny, dime, nickel and quarter in different areas about 4" deep and this detector found them all. It comes with 2 AA batteries and set-up is a breeze. Give this to a kid, take him/her to a school playground where there are swing sets and if your lucky and the swings are on sand, this little thing will find coins and the kid will be so excited you won't believe how happy he/she will be.
07/04/2023