The American Hawks basic metal detector is perfect for those who want to indulge in a spot of metal detecting but who cannot afford to pay the high prices of some of the other models available. It would be the ideal gift for those who want to try metal detecting for the first time or for children of avid metal detectors. It is easy to use so is great for kids. It is recommended that the search coil is unwound when you first use this as it will constantly beep otherwise. This is because the coil is actually detecting the metal rod. It comes with a buzzer and LED lights to indicate that something metal has been detected. It has a search sensitivity of eight inches and comes complete with a waterproof search coil.
The handle of the detector is adjustable to suit a range of heights and it weighs just 1.5lbs making it great for children. It can detect metals such as gold, copper, silver, platinum, aluminum to name a few. It requires a 9V battery for power.
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This metal detector was the one I came across when my son decided he’d quite like to try metal detecting. Obviously I didn’t want to buy him a very expensive detector until I knew whether or not he would stick with it. Plus I think for his age this model was perfect. It can detect things he would be interested in and he just loves it.
He spent hours in the back garden when he first got it and then had me plagued to get to the local beach so he could search there too. He gets hours of endless fun out of this metal detector and it didn’t break the bank. It is easy for him to use plus it is lightweight so he doesn’t complain about it being too heavy. It has provided him with an outdoor hobby which I am grateful for as it means he is getting fresh air and is not stuck in front of the TV all the time. I would recommend this to any parent who wants to create an interest in metal detecting in their child or for those who would like to find out whether or not they would like to take up this hobby. It is inexpensive but works really well.