The New XP DEUS II! Is It Really That Good or Just Hype? Live Digs and My Thoughts.

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  • Hey guys there has been a lot said about the new XP DEUS II. Some have claimed its the best out there, while others are claiming it finds nothing but junk so we are going to take it out out on its first real hunt. I'll take you on my first live hunt at a permission that I have hit hard for over 2 years. If we find any coins there we will be lucky or... maybe the Deus II is as good as some have claimed. I'm gonna warn you, we start out slow but things change quickly. I'll show you what comes up and give you my initial thoughts.
    If you are new to the XP Deus II I have some really simple videos to help you get up and hunting quickly without worrying about all the settings. Check them out below:
    Lesson 1: How to Power Up, Change Audio Volume and Select a Search Program. • Deus II For Beginners:...
    Lesson 2: How-to Ground Balance, Pinpoint, and Use Frequency Scan (Noise Cancel). • Deus II For Beginners:...
    Lesson 3: Sensitivity, Reactivity, Discrimination, and Silencer.
    • Deus II For Beginners:...
    Want to see what's in the XP Deus II box? Check out my unboxing video • The XP DEUS II Has Arr...
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  • @jijoe4257
    @jijoe4257 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video !! Everything is so well explained and shown 😊 Thanks for the help and sharing. Have to dig those pull tabs if you want those rings 😎

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful! Yes you do on the pull tabs. Thanks!

  • @goldsmith001
    @goldsmith001 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍👍 Very good video and informative. Thanks for taking us with you!

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @tomwilliams3089
    @tomwilliams3089 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Well done. I am waiting for my D2 to arrive in a few weeks. I appreciated your caution in not gushing after one hunt. So much depends on what you swing over with a new machine. I think almost any new machine can find things the others missed so a long view really is wise. Thanks for a great video!

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Tom, yes I think we typically find things the other machine miss because we tend to dig everything at first to learn the machine etc. At least that has been my experience, then we biased towards certain tones and numbers and things get missed. I think you will like the machine. I'm having a lot of fun with it. Good luck.

    • @tomwilliams3089
      @tomwilliams3089 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It just came and I got out for less than an hour before I got rained out. I only found a small brass butterfly pin on a field we've hammered. I liked how it ran.

  • @MDWIS
    @MDWIS 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    New subscriber here. Great video! I’ve been sitting on my new Deus II for 2 weeks now waiting for the ground to thaw while soaking up all the TH-cam videos I can find on it. Looks like you have some very good content, glad I found your channel.

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm glad you found the channel too hopefully you will stick around and enjoy it. Thanks for watching!

  • @GaryKillmer
    @GaryKillmer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video, been using Minelab for many years, and just received the D2, so I have lots to learn. Thanks for taking us along on your hunt.

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @charlesphile9232
    @charlesphile9232 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I own the xp deus two and have searched a few areas that I and several others have slammed hard. I have pulled deeper coins that were missed by all of us including a 1939 mercury dime being my first silver for the year. The D2 is a great metal detector overall. I have several others that I will continue to use as well. Your videos are down to earth and I will continue to watch them.

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks much appreciated.

  • @donsmith2267
    @donsmith2267 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    really like your honesty and thank you for not hyping the Deus 2 over other machines its quite refreshing to say the least

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL I think I know what you mean there Don. :-) I try and keep it real and honest, I mean why not right? Thanks for your comment.

  • @The-skillschool
    @The-skillschool 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice going, thanks for taking the time 👍🤝

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Gary you guys got this one right well done.

  • @BubbleBrAcElEtSBoutique
    @BubbleBrAcElEtSBoutique 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great video to give me thoughts on how to begin going about getting started when mine arrives! Thanks for the video! I’ll do the same testing, pulling trash to associate vdi’s!

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you are getting something out of them. Good luck to you!

  • @Lookin4Things
    @Lookin4Things 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dang, I appreciate that deep high vs park comparison

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've been playing around with DHC more and you will dig more junk but those deep silvers are there to be found. Found another one yesterday from a place that I didn't think was possible to pull up another silver coin but I did. It has its purpose.

  • @bells1054
    @bells1054 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!! Thanks for keeping it real.

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @RelicsRings
    @RelicsRings 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see you out with the Deus 2 Scott. Looks like you're going to like it. I know I like mine.

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks my friend, I agree I think I'm going to like it.

  • @DIG_5050
    @DIG_5050 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, Scott. I like your summary regarding the D2 and your maiden hunt. I hope I get to see more videos before I decide whether or not it’s for me. Keep them coming, and Keep Digging!

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How many more do you want to see? :-)

    • @DIG_5050
      @DIG_5050 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MentalMetal As many as you want to post. I live in OH and detect old homesites, so our soil might be similar. Any videos that expand on the separation and depth of the targets appeal to me. I use an Apex right now with several different coils. It works reasonably well, but the firmware could always use improvement, if Garrett should choose to update it. The D2 would be a great tool for my toolbox IF I can see its strong points and they can benefit my needs.

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      New one up for you tomorrow. It will help a bit to understand what good targets may look like using the X&Y Display.

  • @AngloCelticMetalDetecting
    @AngloCelticMetalDetecting 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I had a small area of bare earth on one of my permissions. Decided to grid it with my Nox 800 and my Deus 1 a few months ago. The machines hunted it out between them. Took my Deus 2 on it last week and using Fast on full tones it pulled out lots of stuff the others missed. Good video mate thanks.

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome thanks my friend.

    • @carloslabrador4947
      @carloslabrador4947 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is the difference between the deus ii with the equinox 800 and the deus i very noticeable?

  • @danielshields6195
    @danielshields6195 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful! Keep testing... Ground still frozen up here in MI but hope to get out soon so any info on Deus II is greatly appreciated.

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Will do! Glad to help.

  • @mwdjr3158
    @mwdjr3158 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent content. I love my Deus II.

  • @OP-Taylor
    @OP-Taylor 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video, great opening hunt. Thanks for explaining the differences in the different programs. Its nice to see that they developed a great set of stock programs that make any user able to get out and take advantage of the machine's power without having to spend a lot of time tweaking.

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching Brian and I saw you Patreon message, I'll be answering you next. :)

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks I love the feed back.

  • @TheLandPirates1
    @TheLandPirates1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great Vid, It’s gonna be hard to switch from my Nox right now. I will keep researching.

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey if you like the Nox stay with it. Its a great machine and there is nothing wrong with that.

  • @MetalDetectingwithCZkidd
    @MetalDetectingwithCZkidd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    About time. Enjoying mine. Managed to find a solid gold ring first time out. Rang up high at 99. Solid ring, marked .999. Passed a 22k acid test. Was in park mode and 9” coil. Other modes ring comes in as low as 96 Nice vid.

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear you are enjoying it. Congrats on the ring!

  • @jerrydineen2827
    @jerrydineen2827 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm glad to hear that you're not brand bashing other machines Scott. I've almost stopped watching other channels because of bashing videos. One of my favorite detecting channels uses a Bounty Hunter and he does well!

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right on! Whats the point. I respect what others use so why bash the other manufacturers, doesn't make any sense to me. Its a hobby lets all enjoy it.

  • @thomasmccormick1457
    @thomasmccormick1457 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice honest video well done.

  • @MD-NWWI
    @MD-NWWI 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks promising. Thank you!

  • @vernowen2083
    @vernowen2083 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I agree with Tom and just to say, I have 2 friends with the D2 and I've picked up targets they have either missed or passed over. I may purchase one in the future, but for now I'll stay with my Nox.

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is entirely possible but lets face it, that could happen the other way around too. There is no one perfect machine that will get it all. If there was we would all have it. :-)

    • @joeblacklock7339
      @joeblacklock7339 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It doesnt count if he hasnt switched the deus2 on mind 😝

  • @Genegenedtb
    @Genegenedtb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great job. thanks for doing some of that junk signals for us older guys to have an idea what's what with this D2.

  • @georgemohr
    @georgemohr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done Sir ... thanks for sharing =)

  • @somebeachdetecting
    @somebeachdetecting 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I cannot wait till the equinox 2 makes its debut!!!🏴‍☠️

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it comes out next month 🤔

  • @Ferrous_Bueller
    @Ferrous_Bueller 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like a good machine, I never jived with the OG Deus, but look forward to swinging this. You still need to take me up on the offer to borrow the DeepTech Vista X and dig some crazy deep targets 😆

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes I do! LOL. Thanks for the reminder.

  • @terrahistria
    @terrahistria 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool video. Hello from croatia !

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello there! Thank you.

  • @G5ranch
    @G5ranch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing I guess every machine has his better little nitches and glitches that work better I did like that I conductor program but for now I’ll stick to my mind lab 800 my Garrett AT pro thanks for Sharing

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No worries Tony use whatever works for you. This machine won't be for everyone.

  • @geterdone171
    @geterdone171 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    good hunt i like the X.Y screen shows it better what is in the hole

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like it too. I use it a lot for coin hunting, not so much for relics since I usually dig everything.

  • @LIVINGRETIRED310
    @LIVINGRETIRED310 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My opinion all metal detectors can find something. Also my opinion the minelab equinox is still a formidable machine at a reasonable cost. Nice IHP. I have a few machines. But i feel the Deus and a Nox would make a great arsenal. Im still partial to my Nox 600 & the AT Max team up. Good video

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My opinion those 2 are probably the best on the market. Add the original Deus and you might have the top 3 but I do like that CTX 3030 too.

  • @MikeMcInroe
    @MikeMcInroe ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That big ol horse shoe is from the game of horse shoes that you throw at a metal stake stuck in the ground!! And I am impressed with the XPDeus 2 and am thinking of getting one myself.....hopefully! Mike in sunny Florida

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Mike and if you do, give my friends a Fort Bedford a chance to send you one. Its a great machine. I love it.

    • @MikeMcInroe
      @MikeMcInroe ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MentalMetal Will do! One of the things I really like about the D2 is the lightness and at my age it is something to really think about when hunting for hours at a time, hey?!! Cheers!

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  ปีที่แล้ว

      You got that right. It makes a world of difference.

  • @davidsawmandave8731
    @davidsawmandave8731 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My first few hunts have pulled out good readings on a couple of spots i have ABSOLUTELY POUNDED WITH THE NOX 800, and was at a point with the nox , wasnt finding much at all anymore, and at one spot i found a Mississippi c button and bullets , so u know i hit it pretty hard , had the spot to myself over a few years , but also dug a fair amount of iron that sounded amazing and cant figure out what to do .
    I have a ton to learn with the D2

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Keep at it, you will pick it up.

  • @petera.7755
    @petera.7755 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have now subscribed to your channel. Very exciting and entertaining. The video quality is excellent. May I ask what camera you use?

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks I appreciate that. I use an Olympus TG5 and for these videos I've been using my cell phone SAMSUNG Galaxy S20 I believe.

    • @petera.7755
      @petera.7755 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MentalMetal thanks

  • @olafengelke6912
    @olafengelke6912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The "arrow" looks like a part of a sugar tong or eventually a spoon and either silver or silver plated. If you don't dig pulltabs you don't also dig much nicer stuff. (It's electrically conductive material and it is in ring form.)

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep you are correct but I've been digging here for years and have dug plenty of those pull tabs to know there and I'm willing to risk it.

  • @b1782w
    @b1782w 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Indian head...I think I'm sold on the deus 2..was a toss up between that and the ctx3030

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! Keith from Fort Bedford Metal Detectors (last I checked) had them in stock. Give him a call and he'll hook you up.

  • @GARE0HIO
    @GARE0HIO 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Scott that horse shoe you find is one used for pitching

  • @levity2893
    @levity2893 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    XY screen got a zoom adjustment , works great for deep or tiny targets

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks I need to get the update then.

  • @harley092355
    @harley092355 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy is just someone I have a lot of respect for.

  • @Josh-ce9sv
    @Josh-ce9sv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I went to a place I have hit hard for 6 years with many detectors- At Pro, Nox, CTX, all sizes of coils... went a couple days ago, first time out with the D2 - put it in Deep HC, maxed the sensitivity- and pulled a 5-6 inch 1853 Trime. Tiny things- less than a gram in weight.

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Congrats those are hard to find. I've only ever found 1 so far.

  • @JusDirtfishin
    @JusDirtfishin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta love a Indian head. I’m thinking of putting the 11” coil back on the Equinox 600 and go back to the old homestead and see if what’s deeper than what the 6” can pick up. I often say dig those iffy signals especially ones with a squeak bc we just never know what’s laying in there.

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep they could be the deeper ones that are being masked over or just on the edge of detection.

    • @JusDirtfishin
      @JusDirtfishin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We just never know

  • @johnhalstead554
    @johnhalstead554 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A good onest opinion thanks for the information

  • @doyourbest.9554
    @doyourbest.9554 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very old pulltabs are a great sign.

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes they are!

  • @marilynterry1700
    @marilynterry1700 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’ve been following and watching other channels testing the Deus 2 against the Equinox 800. I am not that proficient with my Equinox 800 yet . But, I would like to see a test hunt with the Deus 2 hunting an area hopefully finding both ferrous and non ferrous , mark it don’t dig. Then follow up same pathways as the Deus , see if the Equinox finds anything missed and if it finds what the Deus located. Then dig each to see if ID and Tones were correct.
    This would be nice to see on the Beach, Fields , and Parks.
    Thanks Shilohphil

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yep that is a great idea for a video ;-) Maybe we'll do one like that.

    • @jasonc.491
      @jasonc.491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@MentalMetal That is a test hunt that I and I think many others would also like to see. Test gardens are only good to a point.

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'll see what I can do, I need to get a fresh permission first.

    • @marilynterry1700
      @marilynterry1700 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks! Yes I agree a test under a controlled condition will give indications. But out in the field , both machines set with their optimal coils ( not 11” vs 11” coil) but what’s best on that particular machine in that ground, and best settings, that’s what I want.
      Thanks again for listening,
      Shilohphil

    • @finders-keepers1518
      @finders-keepers1518 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also a tough one to do since many people (including myself) have 3-4 years of digging using an Equinox vs someone with a couple months using the D2. Reminds me of when the Equinox came out and all the D1 users said their machine beat the Minelab...but after some hrs on them they developed an ear and realized the Equinox was much better than expected.

  • @raydunhill5160
    @raydunhill5160 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dont know Scott. I believe it's a good machine but the hype is not worth the money in my opinion. I'm a beach hunter in Fl. Ran into a guy with a brand new D2. Hunted same line he did along cabanas at busy beach. Picked up quite a bit of change and then hit a screaming 19-20 on my 800. 10 g mens 14k band! How do you miss so much? Got 301 rings in 2021, 47 gold! Gotta love the Nox in a capable detectorist hands! As always a great informative video! Thanks!! 👍👍👍

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey no worries I'm not trying to over hype it. I will say that a guy with a "brand new d2" up against an experienced equinox user, I would put my money on the equinox. Now I would like to see an experienced D2 user go head to head with the same Equinox user for a fair comparison. I haven't used mine on the beach yet so I have nothing to say about the beach yet.

  • @carlweyandt1992
    @carlweyandt1992 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't believe you don't have the snow like we have up here in Altoona, we just got about 2 inches of icy slush last night along with the snow we already have

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Spring is around the corner my friend.

  • @chuckduncan9098
    @chuckduncan9098 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Makes sense that Park would have trouble with a fainter signal with Discrim and Sens settings.

  • @detecciondelvalle8463
    @detecciondelvalle8463 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hola amigo, saludos de chile de parte de Detección del Valle

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hell to you my friend from Chile! Welcome

  • @johnhalstead554
    @johnhalstead554 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think the best test of a metal detector is take it out in the field where there is unknown targets like you do and see what it will do and what it will not do

  • @tesorosofthepastmetaldetec3601
    @tesorosofthepastmetaldetec3601 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I ran the Park Program yesterday in a park behind my house, zinc pennies were 85-89 dimes were 93-4 and Quarters were 95-7 nickels came up 61-2

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep zincs are hitting around 86 for me, dimes 93 and quarters 96. Indian head (fatty) pennies hit 75-76 and nickels hit 61.

    • @tesorosofthepastmetaldetec3601
      @tesorosofthepastmetaldetec3601 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MentalMetal thanks for the info

  • @jasonc.491
    @jasonc.491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you are going to talk and show the X Y screen, you should look into the zoom feature on it. Someone put out a video (wish I could remember who so I could share the link) that without zooming in, you see pretty much that tiny dot in the middle of the screen, unless it is a real strong target, but if you zoom in, you can gain a lot more knowledge about the target. I would like to see you test this feature more. Of course, the hardcore Deus users will tell, unlike the Nox, this machine is all about the tones, don't rely upon the screen to tell you what you've got.

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Next video up is about the X & Y screen but yes you do need to use the Zoom but you can over do it. I found that the sweet spot is #4. You'll see in the video tomorrow.

  • @vanstewart3607
    @vanstewart3607 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks good videos can you explained how to put the x& y display

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'll do a quick lesson video on it this weekend for you.

  • @Po1itica11yNcorrect
    @Po1itica11yNcorrect 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One thing I learned from this is that if you already have a really nice detector like a Nox 600/800, CTX 3030, or even a 1st Gen XP Deus, adding a $1,600 XP Deus II to your arsenal makes little sense. Unless you have money to burn. Performance wise, it finds trash and treasure just like the rest of them.
    However, if you're looking to replace a previous detector and money is no object, this is certainly one to consider. This might be a good detector as a primary with a Nox 600 or 800 as your backup. Because as light as the Deus' and Nox's are, the battery on your Deus is going to run out long before your arm ever gets tired. Then just bring in the equally light weight Nox and keep on swinging. Between them, you could detect from sun up to sundown.

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree w/you on both sides. Totally true. But I'll add one. If you like the detector you are using and you are find great stuff with it and feel under pressure to buy something new because everyone on TH-cam is telling you to, then don't. There is nothing wrong with using the machine you enjoy using. After all, to most of us its just a hobby and thrill of finding something cool and amazing is what keeps us out there. Thank you for your comment.

    • @Po1itica11yNcorrect
      @Po1itica11yNcorrect 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MentalMetal When I'm asked why I enjoy metal detecting so much (between the hundreds of times I'm asked what's the best thing I've found -- lol), I like to compare it to Christmas morning as a child. When the detector sounds off, there is a gift beneath the coil that's wrapped in sand or dirt and just waiting to be opened. With metal detecting, every day is Christmas morning.

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is a great way to describe it.

  • @TECGRAY
    @TECGRAY 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    With the Deus 2 are you checking the ground for any signals before you ground grab or balance or does that matter with the Deus 2? How do you turn on the X & Y display on? Does the Deus 2 have a factory reset option? Enjoying the videos on the Deus 2 and thanks for making them. :)

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'll do a quick video on the how to get over to the X&Y this weekend for you. I always try to find a quiet piece of ground before I ground balance. I'm sure it matters.

    • @TECGRAY
      @TECGRAY 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks MM !

  • @harrysurtees8710
    @harrysurtees8710 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I dig 61-63 nickles, and 91 and up for coins. I do not dig any other numbers. I hunt in 40'-50's neighborhoods. If I am older places, I will dig high eights.

  • @williamkennedy8768
    @williamkennedy8768 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s all hype with these new machines most are very deep any ways

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No hype here William just giving it to you straight.

  • @georgemohr
    @georgemohr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it possible you could show us how to save a stock program, to a personal program, so we can practice different settings without compromising the original stock program/settings?

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can def do that, give me a few days. Lesson 5 will be up Sunday on how to change your audio settings. Then I throw something together on saving programs. But rest assured you can't over write the stock programs yes you can change them but you can really mess them up. You will see what I mean in the next video. Some changes are not global, meaning they won't save or be remembered when you power on or off the machine.

  • @roelf8653
    @roelf8653 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Scott, I watched your first 3 Deus 2 videos, even though this machine is out of my price range, but this is the one I've been waiting for. The Deus looks very promising alright. I'm really looking forward to see what else you do with it. Maybe someday I'll be able to afford one and I'll be ready to go thanks to you.

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope you can too my friend. Lots to learn stay with me.

  • @hattemerbroek
    @hattemerbroek 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hype, the deus2 is a good detector for under water detectorist but for me if I'm out in the field I stick to the deus1

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just curious if you actually tried one of the D2s yet? I have the D1 and the D2 is incredibly better all around from my experience.

    • @hattemerbroek
      @hattemerbroek ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MentalMetal got both machines

  • @tedyoh7394
    @tedyoh7394 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Horseshoe in the very 1st hole? Sounds like big things in your future for 2022......if you're not diggin pull tabs your not digggin gold rings! great 1st outing in a pounded site.....can't wait to get to PA (stay out of my sites lol)

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm on the road right now with my ice chipper.

  • @mrbrent62
    @mrbrent62 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great. Find the Indian. 1903 first Harley Davidson first Cadilac… Wright Brothers first powered flight. The year Bob Hope was born.

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great way of putting it, didn't think of it that way. Thanks!

  • @REDGTA
    @REDGTA 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Trying to find out if there are plans for a 5x9 for the D2. Have been told the new chip/battery won't fit.

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah it would be tough for them to pack all of that technology in there. We'll have to wait and see what they come out with.

  • @5against4
    @5against4 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hit a shotgun shell at over pinpointer deep with the ORX, 9" HF. Don't feel I need one at this point. Good info here tho. Do wish I had the xy screen. Go check out what I just found! Total shocker!👋👍🎧⛏ Tc Scott

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'll have to check it out thanks!

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow that was an amazing find congrats. I left you a comment. Still on my bucket list.

  • @jbolf6
    @jbolf6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Scott does the Deus have a target depth indicator?

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you are in the regular display (not the X&Y) depth is determine by how much the horse fills in if I'm not mistaken. If you are in X&Y its harder to tell.

  • @hubsi5263
    @hubsi5263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i only do GB if there is 3 or more mineralisation bars.

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do one just to see what number I'm att and test to see if the ground changes.

    • @hubsi5263
      @hubsi5263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MentalMetal yes, but if you have low groundnumbers, the coil becomes unstable with every touch. I watch the mineralisation change only about the change in strength and this is indicated by the bars. The numbers are not really important if you have low mineralisation strength. Thats why i like to have a permanent strength indicator as the D1 have.

  • @davidmiller4594
    @davidmiller4594 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Price aside, what do you think about the Deus 2 vs your 3030?

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I will have my full review coming out in a couple weeks but overall, the Deus 2 is keeper.

    • @Po1itica11yNcorrect
      @Po1itica11yNcorrect 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      All seriousness aside, my arm told me to tell you, "The Deus 2."

  • @armysnoopy1562
    @armysnoopy1562 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir can you give a class on the xp orx or beginners ?

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have 3 lessons already out with the 4th one airing tomorrow. Lesson 1: th-cam.com/video/lPaTk3-GBB4/w-d-xo.html Lesson 2: th-cam.com/video/iMhX5SD_jHw/w-d-xo.html Lesson 3: th-cam.com/video/tOS7ldYJNuU/w-d-xo.html please check them out.

  • @robbiestephens49
    @robbiestephens49 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alot of pulltab come in straight line so dose gold rings

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      haven't come across gold yet but good to know. Thanks.

  • @jameswarner6899
    @jameswarner6899 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How does it do on old carbon Like old square nails

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Old carbon like old square nails? Not sure what you are referring to. Will it find old square nails, yes but you can eliminate most of them using the Silencer or Disc IAR (depends on the search program).

    • @jameswarner6899
      @jameswarner6899 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MentalMetal On my Teknetics Old carbon such as square nails will give you a silver reading

  • @bigshow6200
    @bigshow6200 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This XY screen seems to be a copy cat of the Polar Plot on the Whites V3I. What’s your take on that

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry friend, I'm not familiar with that machine so I really can't say.

    • @bigshow6200
      @bigshow6200 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MentalMetal take a minute and check it out on TH-cam, tell me what you think. Search dirtfishing polar plot

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Checked it out, and I think there is a pretty big difference but I see where you could make the comparison.

    • @bigshow6200
      @bigshow6200 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MentalMetal Thanks for your time to check that out👍

  • @SPOOKYJJJ
    @SPOOKYJJJ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don’t think there’s getting rid of pull tabs/Beaver tails on any machine without sacrificing gold rings Those are gold #’s

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nope there really isn't. If you want the gold you have to dig it all in that range.

  • @metaldetectingoutlaw8389
    @metaldetectingoutlaw8389 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here is a factor... one dealer told me, they make $35 off the average detector, the DEUS 2 they make about $200 profit. Bigger markup on it

  • @DetectDigSmile
    @DetectDigSmile 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice looking Indian, Good Video 😀

  • @tesorosofthepastmetaldetec3601
    @tesorosofthepastmetaldetec3601 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don’t forget Gold Rings can come up ANYWHERE on a number scale, if you want everything you have to dig everything.. 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes you are correct.

  • @TazzzieAdventures
    @TazzzieAdventures 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nothing wrong with the machine but for the price i could buy two Equinox's for that. Nothing much different with it compared to the Nox so no chance i would buy just to say i have an Xp

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think you could buy 1.5 Equinox's vs 2 :-) lets not over inflate the price. They raised the price of the Nox last year you'll pay close to 1k for it after taxes.

    • @TazzzieAdventures
      @TazzzieAdventures 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Here in Tasmania an XP cost $2500 AU the Equinox cost $900 AU so in fact we could nearly buy 3 Equinox's 🙂

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      fair point, I concede :-) Thanks for watching all the way over there my friend much appreciated.

  • @robbiestephens49
    @robbiestephens49 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The v3i has the same screen

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I checked out the V3I that you mention and I guess it looks similar (in a way) but it operates a lot different from what I saw.

    • @robbiestephens49
      @robbiestephens49 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MentalMetal i know i always like detectors with the same likeness easy to learn

    • @Po1itica11yNcorrect
      @Po1itica11yNcorrect 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love my V3i. Even though I also have a 3030 and Nox 800, I still take the V3i with me on land hunts. Fantastic detector.

  • @ChevyP619
    @ChevyP619 ปีที่แล้ว

    What i don't understand is that such a hypersonic device has a ' pac-man' display. Mayby that's for somekind of reason, but i don't know...

  • @susangenry6497
    @susangenry6497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Listening to machine but not seeing numbers doesn't help. I have minelab and garret atpro

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I assume you are referring to me not showing the numbers, well I had some glare that I couldn't help but I think I did read out the numbers so my bad and will try to catch the numbers next time.

  • @Mark-iu8mr
    @Mark-iu8mr 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hype i pitted a tesoro vaquero against the Deus 2 other than beaches they perform exactly the same I'm afraid

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well I guess perhaps that could be true but I don't have a Tesoro to test it against. Do they even make those anymore?

    • @Mark-iu8mr
      @Mark-iu8mr 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MentalMetal they stopped making them but there similar to the deeptech vista X

  • @scrapiron6870
    @scrapiron6870 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A 1600.00 pull tab, really, nice machine but I thought for that price you would get a coin, point is your honest, not interested in a expensive machine that still thinks tabs. R coins

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I eventually pulled out a few coins. It just took awhile but that place has been hard over the years.

  • @williamkennedy8768
    @williamkennedy8768 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not real more then Reg deus does seems like a good detector but will wait too much hype for a while everyone a new machine comes out

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks William, I don't blame you but I feel that the D2 is much better internally and performs with a lot more stability but some will disagree and that is fine. Nothing wrong with sticking to what you know.

  • @susangenry6497
    @susangenry6497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cant see numbers

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They were a little hard to see. Sorry about that.

  • @citic101
    @citic101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    1500 dollars ?

  • @jehovahuponyou
    @jehovahuponyou 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    $1,600.00 - HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM???!!!!

    • @MentalMetal
      @MentalMetal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is no question its a fact its $1600 give or take a $ here or there depending on the dealer. It won't be for everyone.

    • @jehovahuponyou
      @jehovahuponyou 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MentalMetal
      YES, NOT FOR EVERYONE, JUST DOCTORS AND LAWYERS, LOL!!!!!!! BUT HERE IS THE DEAL, EVERYBODY IS GONNA SPEND THEIR MONEY ON SOMETHING, FAR BETTER IT BE FOR A GOOD METAL DETECTOR THAN SOME THING TO BLOW UP ONES NOSE!!! IF I WERE STILL YOUNG (BUT I'M NOT), AND STILL HAD A GOOD JOB (WHICH I DON'T) I MYSELF MIGHT GET MY WIFE AND I ONE OF THOSE FANCY DETECTORS, OH I FORGOT ONE, I AM *CHEAP* , BUT I AM NOT ABOVE CHARITY, SOOOOO, WHEN YOU WEAR THE PAINT OFF THAT ONE AND WOULD LIKE TO GIVE IT TO ME, *I'LL TAKE IT* (BUT YOU'LL HAVE TO PAY THE SHIPPING, REMEMBER, I AM CHEAP, LMAOx1,000!!!!!!!
      *HAPPY HUNTING, BUT SAVE A FEW COINS FOR THE REST OF US - - - ;^)*

  • @mwdjr3158
    @mwdjr3158 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent content. I love my Deus II.