Metal detector Minelab Go-Find 60: user reviews and features

Large and well-established manufacturers often open experimental series, which are designed to try out new options or combinations of characteristics separately from the main line. Sometimes such tests of the market lead to a decrease in confidence in the brand, and sometimes open up a whole range of new opportunities for the manufacturer, increasing its competitiveness. Part of the experimental category is the Minelab Go-Find 60 metal detector, which is reviewed below. It does not have innovative and fundamentally new capabilities, but this combination of functionality and basic working qualities is at least unusual for a budget level detector.

General information about the Go-Find series

For a short time of the family existence, a significant part of practicing treasure hunters have developed the notion that Go-Find is a separate brand within the Minelab brand. This perception is due to the mass of differences in the models of this series from the typical apparatus of the manufacturer. Mainly, the discrepancy is caused by the discrepancy in the perception of the entry-level metal detectors and the possibilities offered by the instruments of the new series. I must say that the modification of 60 is not the only one in the line - it is preceded by versions 20 and 40. The index indicates the depth of search in centimeters, so this device is the most productive. In addition, the level of monitoring is not the only thing that differs from the brothers in the Minelab Go-Find 60 family. The reviews indicate both the communication capabilities of the device and other characteristics that increased the detector's detector potential . Of course, one can not expect a full range of performance characteristics from the budget segment at the level of more solid representatives of the segment. For example, all models of this series are also distinguished by the presence of plastic in the main components of the design, which many users see as a significant drawback.

Contents of delivery

The kit was expanded with respect to conventional budget metal detectors in accordance with the increased functionality of the device. In the basic set of delivery, in addition to the device itself, there is a fixed 10-inch coil, a Russian-language instruction, a Minelab proprietary scoop, a smartphone case, and headphones. Actually, the last two components hint at the new possibilities of the device. For headphones, there is a special 3.5 mm jack, and the protective equipment for the mobile device indicates that the operator is able to wirelessly interact with the Minelab Go-Find 60 functionality. The reviews mention the presence of a small strap that allows to fix with a Velcro armrest. The addition, at first glance, is insignificant, but in the process of using the design its usefulness will be obvious.

Characteristics of the metal detector

The main operating parameters are not as impressive as the functional support of the device, but in this part the device has far gone from the ordinary models of the initial link. In addition, we should not forget about the quality of the technical implementation of Minelab Go-Find 60. The characteristics of the device are presented below:

• The length is 55 cm.
• The length in the assembled form is 13.5 cm.
• Weight of the device is 1,06 kg.
• The size of the coil is 10 inches.
• Sensitivity levels - 5 segments for adjustment.
• Light indication - 5 LCD modes.
• Sound identification is a customizable 5-level scale.
• Number of discrimination programs - 4 modes.
• Batteries - 4 AA batteries or rechargeable batteries.

Ergonomics of the model

Perhaps one of the strengths of the model, in which the developers of Go-Fiind generally bet. For starters, it is worth noting the presence of a liquid crystal display and the presence of touch buttons. And the interaction with the controls is characterized as clear and responsive - to save on this part of the interface the manufacturer did not. The display of information on the display is also made without delays and through intuitive pictograms.

Special attention should be paid to the implementation of the LED infrastructure, which is designed to promptly inform the operator. In particular, above the screen is the confidence scale. Through multi-colored LEDs, it reflects the degree of probability of finding the target. The number of filled segments within the scale, as well as the intensity of the glow, make it possible to understand whether to begin excavating a site. The scale of discrimination is also supplemented by the metal detector Minelab Go-Find 60. The reviews point out that the joint work of the two scales makes it possible to assess the feasibility of the work with a high probability. Disagreements and coincidences in the indicators of the two indicators create a logical fork that cuts off unnecessary objects for searching - the risk of running into rusty cans, bottles and bottles is minimized.

Metal detector construction

Design execution, too, many owners put in the list of advantages of the model. Engineers have focused on optimizing in this part and have not lost. The device, unlike the vast majority of budget and premium competitors, is not going to. It folds and unfolds, so you can forget about complicated connection schemes, screws and screws.

But the basis is also made up of the usual components - the control panel, the body and the bar. It has already been noted that plastic was used instead of metal. This decision may seem questionable, since the loss to traditional designs in terms of physical reliability will be obvious. On the other hand, in practice, there is not so much chance of seriously damaging the plastic elements of Minelab Go-Find 60. The testimonies indicate that the manufacturer's declared characteristics of impact resistance and moisture resistance are not an empty phrase. In addition, high-strength plastic is lighter than any metal, which again goes into a plus to the physical ergonomics of the device.

Search Modes

The device provides 4 basic search modes, which can be found in this or that performance in the standard representatives of this segment. But the attention of experienced searchers is rather deserved by two new modes - statistical search and pinpoint. The first differs from the usual dynamic search in that the operator is in an immobilized state and, in effect, scans one point. Such a search format can be called in-depth, since it allows the transition from fast surface to point-to-point detection of the target. The pinpoint mode highlights the version of Minelab Go-Find 60 even against the background of more expensive models. The owners' reviews, however, point to not the most successful implementation of this function. The fact is that the localization of the target in this mode does not do without special posting. That is, the operator will need to perform manipulations to pinpoint the characteristics of the object.

Operating Instructions

The main search mode will still be dynamic. Much depends on how the operator performs physical manipulations to scan the site. The manufacturer recommends keeping the coil 2-3 cm from the ground surface, observing the parallel position of the coil relative to the ground. The speed of the coil from side to side should be about 1-2 seconds. It is also not advisable to interrupt the swing, since in this case the full coverage of the zone by the Minelab Go-Find 60 coil will be excluded.

The reviews point out that the convenience of the movements will be influenced by the initial adjustment of the device. Adjust the design so that the device is located exactly with respect to the forearm. If several users work in one area, then there must be a distance of at least 15 m between them.

Positive reviews

Among the advantages seekers note ergonomics, original design design, its technical performance and the availability of a modern control unit. In terms of ease of configuration and user interaction with a set of functions, this is one of the best models in the manufacturer's range. As for the design, it is noted comfort in handling. In this regard, we can call the successful implementation of the combined mechanism, which provides a metal detector Minelab Go-Find 60. User reviews, by the way, mention the system for setting the bar out. With the help of an ergonomic lock-lock, the operator can adjust the detector elements to optimal parameters.

Negative feedback

Disadvantages are also present, and they are mostly related to the effectiveness of the device directly in the scanning process. There are many complaints about the quality of detection. Although the device is nominally provided with a wide range of monitoring tools, practice shows that this model is still not suitable for the role of the average detector. However, this depends on the conditions under which the metal detector Minelab Go-Find 60 is used. The feedback about the assembled mechanism is also not unambiguously positive. Many criticize this system for the fact that there is no possibility of complete removal of the coil.

Who will do?

The characteristics and strengths of the device indicate that it is sharpened by beginners and uninvited lovers. This is in part true, since an experienced treasure hunter, who sets ambitious tasks with an orientation toward ancient relics, will not be able to do so with the apparatus. Judging by the data, the metal detector Minelab Go-Find 60 is suitable for universals, carrying out searches in different places and at shallow depths. The device performs well in various types of soil, outdoors and indoors.

Conclusion

Budget techniques rarely show new operational opportunities. But in this case, it happened exactly this - the mechanism of adjustment and assembly really distinguished itself by the novelty and did not disappoint the users of Minelab Go-Find 60. The price, reviews and characteristics of the model as a whole speak for it - for 11 thousand rubles. It is quite possible to forgive even a low sensitivity when scanning. According to the working qualities, the device does not lose to direct competitors in the budget segment, but clearly outstrips them in functionality. Another thing is that the advanced interface does not correspond to its very modest efficiency of a 10-inch coil. But more from it and can not wait.

For comparison, metal detectors with a more powerful working equipment are at least 20 thousand on the market. At the same time, semi-professional detectors can even lose this version in terms of ergonomic advantages and functionality.