My 12 year old Etrac has never let me down and it has features that this brand new Vortex doesn't. I had high hopes for Garrett with this unit and had considered getting one at first, but this thing is a DUD. Garrett has all of White's intellectual property and still managed to blow it on this one. I was anticipating a follow up to the V3i, but we got this instead...lol.
Hello, PC. I don’t blame you for not getting the Vortex. It seems like they rushed to get it out, even though they are way behind the competition. It’s a shame for an American made product. I think Charles Garrett would have made sure his products would’ve kept up with the competition. My first detector that I still own is a Garrett Freedom Ace Plus, along with other single frequency detectors from the past. I own the Equinox 600 that I’ve had for 5 years now, and I still use it for saltwater dry/wet and water hunting. I also have the Equinox 700 and The Nokta Makro Legend Pro pack. This is all I really need. I’ve heard and seen good things about the Nokta Triple Score, too. Great back up machine. Great video. Liked and subbed to you. I live in Texas, myself. Take care of yourself. Happy Digz. _/👍🏻
@@luisvillarreal5262 hey, hows it going. This Vortex thing is really causing quite the stir. lol I always like my first detector which was an ACE400, still have it.
I guess I am one of those you're talking about, yes, I just want to see the gold that you found, and I don't have a lot of time to watch it all, just want to see the gold. If I had the time and expertise, I have more videos just don't have the time to install and it's going to be a short. My Deus2 is the best that money can buy! From the Heart guy K2 vitamin and Taurine, a must from a widow maker survivor and now can run around the block. Try it!
Dude you are quoting they. Who is they? I haven’t had any of the issues you have said “ they” have had. Why don’t you let users make their own decisions.
Calabash Digger, iffy signals, northwest Wisconsin, Garrett's on Steve Moore, tnsharpshooter, History Digger, lots of metal detecting forum users and private talks with 8 dealer friends.
You know what's one of the best salt water beach metal detectors...the one which set the modern day standard for salt water beach metal detector sensitivity to small gold (inspiring XP and Nokta to come up with their own multi frequency detectors)? Yup, it's the Minelab Equinox. You know what it doesn't have? Yup, bottle cap reject. It does have iron filters or bias as Minelab calls it...but you want to set that to 0, if you're looking for small gold on salt water beach. Sure, you'll end up digging some deep bottle caps once in a while...but that's metal detecting. Folks need to stop believing/regurgitating everything that goof from Calabash NC says. I'd write this on his channel but he bans anyone who disagrees with him, whining that they are "haters".
Maybe he is wrong about BC reject, idk, I never use BC on my Legend, but he did make a bunch of videos showing issues like the VDI scale on large silver, and Garrett suddenly is releasing an update for it, so love him or hate him, he did good getting Garretts attention
I agree with most of what you said. Bottle cap reject is nice though. If that was the only problem in the Vortex that would make it ok, but right now there are many more issues for a detector in that price range.
I watch many many Detecting channels and one thing I've noticed about CB. When he points out flaws on a detector usually the manufacturer comes out with an update to address some of those issues he shows. Idk you tell me.
Now, now Calbash does a great job, and he does have more expertise than most engineers out there when it comes to testing. I been metal detecting for over fifty years, yes, he not always right, but most of the time he right on the money! I bought Deus2 because of him and I am a cherry picker only looking for a gold rings. You should see my pile of gold rings with that Deus2. Sold Me!
I'm super happy Garrett was wise and didn't put a conductive carbon shaft on the Vortex, I've had to go and replace my carbon shafts as manufacturers starting following the ill-informed aftermarket trend of carbon shafts. I don't want a shaft that reacts as a target.
I haven't had any issues with any carbon fiber shafts. BTW they aren't conductive. I just tested mine with a metal detector in all metal and no response at all. Also it reads infinite mohns with my multimeter.
@@ProspectorsCache Carbon fiber is slightly conductive. It's been discussed and tested on those mean metal detecting forums Calabash goofball cried about. lol
@p1315 must not be conductive enough for a Deus 2 to see it at all. I swing a D2 over it in prospecting mode and the detector does not indicate anything. Also when I test it with ohmmeter it doesn't show any conductivity. So whoever told you that is incorrect.
@p1315 also the wire and ground are conductive. Detectors easily balanced those, so a carbon fiber shaft would also be balanced out and not affect performance.
@@ProspectorsCache And yet...it does. I posted a YT link to another video but the owner of the video has to approve it first to show up on here...yada yada yada. Search CarbonLowerRods in the search box.
Dude you are quoting they. Who is they? I haven’t had any of the issues you have said “ they” have had. Why don’t you let users make their own decisions.
Calabash Digger, iffy signals, northwest Wisconsin, Garrett's on Steve Moore, tnsharpshooter, History Digger, lots of metal detecting forum users and private talks with 8 dealer friends.
@ so you have used the VX9 extensively? I’ve already used mine a lot and the only issue I’ve ran across is VDI number not appearing on some high tones. I understand Garrett is doing an update to rectify that. I’m satisfied and I love supporting Made in USA.
All buyers ultimately make their own decision. He did not force anyone to buy one or not to buy one. You clicked on his video because you were interested in his opinion just like everyone else that watched this video.
Truth spoken. I had such high expectations for the Vortex. I'm going with the Triple Score as well.
I think you made the right choice.
I haven't heard anything good about it. I just bought a triple score, for my backup machine.
They are slightly better than an AT Max, but that is 20 year old technology.
Triple Score does so much more and better and at a better price.
I agree
Respect to you from the Republic of Ireland 🇮🇪
Thanks for watching
My 12 year old Etrac has never let me down and it has features that this brand new Vortex doesn't. I had high hopes for Garrett with this unit and had considered getting one at first, but this thing is a DUD. Garrett has all of White's intellectual property and still managed to blow it on this one. I was anticipating a follow up to the V3i, but we got this instead...lol.
@@justinandsheba sad for sure
Thx for the useful info and .good health
@@binbanben thanks
The Vortex I believe would lose to the Fischer F22
Hard pass for me
I agree
I'm out of breath just watching you lol..thanks for the heads up video
@@snapnpiksallthetime7672 you are welcome
Hello, PC. I don’t blame you for not getting the Vortex. It seems like they rushed to get it out, even though they are way behind the competition. It’s a shame for an American made product. I think Charles Garrett would have made sure his products would’ve kept up with the competition. My first detector that I still own is a Garrett Freedom Ace Plus, along with other single frequency detectors from the past. I own the Equinox 600 that I’ve had for 5 years now, and I still use it for saltwater dry/wet and water hunting. I also have the Equinox 700 and The Nokta Makro Legend Pro pack. This is all I really need. I’ve heard and seen good things about the Nokta Triple Score, too. Great back up machine. Great video. Liked and subbed to you. I live in Texas, myself. Take care of yourself. Happy Digz. _/👍🏻
Thank you so much. I love this comment.
you mean American assembled. The parts are all made in China. lol
@@depthspader8820 Yes. lol
@@depthspader8820 Hey Depthspader, LOL Yeah, American company, in general.
@@luisvillarreal5262 hey, hows it going. This Vortex thing is really causing quite the stir. lol I always like my first detector which was an ACE400, still have it.
Thanks for walk and imformation and opinions. Hope your health improves. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for watching and I appreciate the well wishes!
Nice video thanks 👍👍
@@steelydan42 thanks for watching
I guess I am one of those you're talking about, yes, I just want to see the gold that you found, and I don't have a lot of time to watch it all, just want to see the gold. If I had the time and expertise, I have more videos just don't have the time to install and it's going to be a short. My Deus2 is the best that money can buy! From the Heart guy K2 vitamin and Taurine, a must from a widow maker survivor and now can run around the block. Try it!
Thanks for the comment!
They need to fix the notching scale as to where there is an actual scale so if you want to notch something out it makes it a pain in the ass...
I agree the scale needs markers for the numbers.
@@ProspectorsCacheGlad that you are feeling better
Thank you Bill. Hope you are doing well also
boom let's go let's go treasure and adventure ✌👵
Thanks
love the triple score
It is a nice detector
I use xp and minelab
I use XP and getting a Nokta
I'm going with minelab xterra elite.
Good choice
I changed my mind and sent My vortex back for a refund
@@steelydan42 good idea
Very good video. New subscriber here
Thanks for subscribing
Thanks for sharing
My pleasure
Good video Tom🎉
Glad you liked it!
Triple score is good. But if you have a D2 in the stable you won’t use it much.
I agree, the D2 is a great machine. I need a backup.
Good video. I subscribed.
Thank you!
@tnsharpshooter I have been a subscriber to your channel for a long time. Love your daily video's.
@tnsharpshooter I have been a subscriber to your channel for a long time. Love your daily video's.
Garret is trash
They will find stuff, but compared to other brands they are lacking in features and too expensive for what you get IMO
Yes, this is a failure.
Agree
get on the carnivore diet
Can't due to colon problems.
Garrett is trash
Hopefully they will fix it
Agree
Bottle cap reject the ultimate beginner move
It has its place.
Dude you are quoting they. Who is they? I haven’t had any of the issues you have said “ they” have had. Why don’t you let users make their own decisions.
Calabash Digger, iffy signals, northwest Wisconsin, Garrett's on Steve Moore, tnsharpshooter, History Digger, lots of metal detecting forum users and private talks with 8 dealer friends.
You know what's one of the best salt water beach metal detectors...the one which set the modern day standard for salt water beach metal detector sensitivity to small gold (inspiring XP and Nokta to come up with their own multi frequency detectors)? Yup, it's the Minelab Equinox. You know what it doesn't have? Yup, bottle cap reject. It does have iron filters or bias as Minelab calls it...but you want to set that to 0, if you're looking for small gold on salt water beach. Sure, you'll end up digging some deep bottle caps once in a while...but that's metal detecting. Folks need to stop believing/regurgitating everything that goof from Calabash NC says. I'd write this on his channel but he bans anyone who disagrees with him, whining that they are "haters".
Maybe he is wrong about BC reject, idk, I never use BC on my Legend, but he did make a bunch of videos showing issues like the VDI scale on large silver, and Garrett suddenly is releasing an update for it, so love him or hate him, he did good getting Garretts attention
I agree with most of what you said. Bottle cap reject is nice though. If that was the only problem in the Vortex that would make it ok, but right now there are many more issues for a detector in that price range.
I watch many many Detecting channels and one thing I've noticed about CB. When he points out flaws on a detector usually the manufacturer comes out with an update to address some of those issues he shows. Idk you tell me.
@@jrummy73agreed 💯
Now, now Calbash does a great job, and he does have more expertise than most engineers out there when it comes to testing. I been metal detecting for over fifty years, yes, he not always right, but most of the time he right on the money! I bought Deus2 because of him and I am a cherry picker only looking for a gold rings. You should see my pile of gold rings with that Deus2. Sold Me!
I'm super happy Garrett was wise and didn't put a conductive carbon shaft on the Vortex, I've had to go and replace my carbon shafts as manufacturers starting following the ill-informed aftermarket trend of carbon shafts. I don't want a shaft that reacts as a target.
I haven't had any issues with any carbon fiber shafts. BTW they aren't conductive. I just tested mine with a metal detector in all metal and no response at all. Also it reads infinite mohns with my multimeter.
@@ProspectorsCache Carbon fiber is slightly conductive. It's been discussed and tested on those mean metal detecting forums Calabash goofball cried about. lol
@p1315 must not be conductive enough for a Deus 2 to see it at all. I swing a D2 over it in prospecting mode and the detector does not indicate anything. Also when I test it with ohmmeter it doesn't show any conductivity. So whoever told you that is incorrect.
@p1315 also the wire and ground are conductive. Detectors easily balanced those, so a carbon fiber shaft would also be balanced out and not affect performance.
@@ProspectorsCache And yet...it does. I posted a YT link to another video but the owner of the video has to approve it first to show up on here...yada yada yada. Search CarbonLowerRods in the search box.
Dude you are quoting they. Who is they? I haven’t had any of the issues you have said “ they” have had. Why don’t you let users make their own decisions.
Calabash Digger, iffy signals, northwest Wisconsin, Garrett's on Steve Moore, tnsharpshooter, History Digger, lots of metal detecting forum users and private talks with 8 dealer friends.
@ so you have used the VX9 extensively? I’ve already used mine a lot and the only issue I’ve ran across is VDI number not appearing on some high tones. I understand Garrett is doing an update to rectify that. I’m satisfied and I love supporting Made in USA.
Like I said if you like it great and keep on finding stuff.
All buyers ultimately make their own decision. He did not force anyone to buy one or not to buy one. You clicked on his video because you were interested in his opinion just like everyone else that watched this video.