Good advice Alexander! Two things that make my detecting a lot easier are wearing those work trousers where you can slip foam kneepads in (I'm afraid I do kneel down for most holes) and a little fold-out magnifying lens (because I'm reading glasses age but can't be bothered with them in the field). Thirdly I carry around a GPS receiver that I photograph finds on so that I can later record them in my GIS (because I'm sad and have no life).

I bought my minelab equinox 800 second hand. It was used once and I picked it up for £600 an absolute steal. I love my minelab.

Good idea to take a drink to keep hydrated. Thanks for the video.

Brilliant. Deus II all the way.🔥🔥

I have been looking forward to this. Thank you!

Hi Alexander, it's Jan From Porth Newquay ,just watched your introduction to detecting all good useful information,like you I have the Daus Light plus their pinpointer which is a lot lighter than the Minlab I previously owned probably as good as the Daus but with a bad back a lot easier to use . All I can add to your videos would be dragging your spade behind you on the beach saves you going over the same part of the beach again. All the best ,Jan

My dogs are too rowdy to go out too. Everyone who has upgraded to a Deus 2 absolutely loves them. But you stick with what you know and like to use.

I’ve gone from loads of stuff to hardly anything over time, especially in the last 6 months. In fact nothing now except a detector, headphones, spade, pin-pointer, tiny child sized trowel, similar apron style finds bag (mine is a waxed cotton one I made myself and is perfect), a tiny plastic finds box, and gloves. Gloves are essential for your own health. But everything else has been ditched - no toothbrushes or sprays or anything - you made me question why I carried them and I don’t miss them at all. You made me laugh on the brand loyalty thing - I think some people would defend their detector choice above defending their child. Sad but true. And you are right on the pros and cons of cheaper detectors. The law of diminishing returns sets in around £600 but up to then you get a lot more for each £ you spend, above £6-700 you don’t get the same return and is only worth it if you are detecting a lot. Glad you are taking it easy!

Watched part 1 & 2 good video for newcomers all the best on recovering

Your advice has made so many new to the hobby for sure you and your videos are amazing and I habe learnt a lot off you brother

Love the simplicity of what you have broke down from what can be an extremely complex, and mind boggling discussion.

Every cloud Alexander. Sometimes it's just nice to sit down and chat. Smashing vid . Thanks..👍 oh and of course get well soon....

Very to the point again Alexander ... I do carry a squirty and a pair of gloves. I agree check you enjoy the hobby before shelling out in the hobby! Look forward to tutorial 3 ! X

Thanks for the advice Alex. Hope your getting better. Enjoy the rest of the week. See you on the next! Cheers Alex! 😊

Well done Alex ,,yes as you know me from Wiltshire..Stewart,and I have the same detector Deus light had it for about five years now ,brilliant machine no doubt but your right it takes years of learning and then you get the rewards,,the Hammerds etc and Great artefacts,,but it still confuses me now ,,but I wouldn’t swap it for anything,,all the best Stewart wilts 👍👍

Wishing you a speedy recovery 👍

Very good advice as always. I had a rubbish machine years ago, with not a lot of luck. After having surgery and watching KZfaq videos whilst recovering I purchased a C.Scope 3MX. After getting the hang of that I upgraded to a 4MX and now use a 6MX. For me it's tones with nothing too technical!!! 🙂🐻

Very good advice. Just watched both videos. I had my first permission before even buying a second hand Garrett EuroAce then the carrot! I'm a total novice but had found a few interesting things so far. A post medieval pot leg and then the handle near by was interesting and recently some coins and buckles. I love the hobby. It will take months to get round all this 13 acre permission (it is all pasture), around a 15th century manor house and 12th century church. Then I'm hoping to get on some bigger farms nearby that have connections with the manor house owners.

Hey Alex! Great informative video! I also take a little spray bottle with water to give items a quick clean. I also take Anti bac hand gel, water, finds box for nice finds, plus I have a coin pod specifically for coins. I take a carrier bag lined pouch for scrap, and I have another leg bag with pockets which has my cards/money/phone. Lunch.... LOL. I don't think I'm a travel-lite detectorist! Haha. One thing Id like to get is a little hand spade. Def would come in handy! I take a spare carrier bag as a spoil sheet too for when on pasture. Oh, spare battery for Pin Pointer! Battery pack..... mints! Kitchen sink 🤣🤣

Alexander great information and fair and truthful insight for the new detector user. And you my friend have certainly mastered the Deus lite and it totally fits your needs. I love to watch a master like you work his craft. Take your time to let your healing take place. Al, NJ, USA

Good to see you up and about Alex... A very entertaining video and I give the same advice to the beginners at our club regards buying a detector. Saying that, when I started I went straight in at the deep end and bought the Deus I. It's done me proud though with some truly magnificent finds and I love it.

Cheers Alex ,,had bloody covid for the last 6 days 😬😆 so strange Alex I got the time the same weekend as last year,to the day lucky this time no chest infection thank god ,last year had a nightmare 6 weeks off covid and infection recovery,take care Alex for me the best Detectorist around 👍

Hi Alexander, I never normally comment on KZfaq videos, however I have to say I really do look forward to your videos! You make them so well. Only thing I would add to take with you is a drink and a small snack. I would of definitely but myself forward to help you out detecting! But I’m in Oxfordshire probably a bit far. 👍

Well done Alex! Very good advice. I love my DEUS to. Great machine! Cheers from Holland

pinpointer shd have told them that be careful of side wall targets which can trigger the pointer. Nice glimpse of taski.

Yet again, another fantastic video. Thank you Sir!

Great advice for budding detectorists of all ages Alexander. I got my first C scope in the 70’s and recently got back into the hobby with my ACE250, I may upgrade one day. Thanks as always and always good to watch your latest vids.

I totally agree with you concerning detectors, when I started I bought a cheap rubbish detector, yes it will work but could put some people off and never bother again, I then bought a vanquish, good detector but got to the point where I wanted more from it so bought an equinox 600, I have taught two people, The first thing I drum into them is you will maybe not find anything and if you do it is purely luck, you have to find a lot of rubbish first, one I taught on a beach after 1 hour found 10p I have never seen anybody so happy, He bought the vanquish off me and is now a dedicated detectorist, very good video and will be interesting and informative to anybody thinking about this hobby.

I just have my XP detector,pin pointer, bag round my waist,and shovel. Water bottle sandwiches coffee chocolate gunboats hum and so much enthusiasm 😊Alexander

Great video again Alex lots of useful information. I completely agree with you on you get what you pay for. I got a minelab Xterra 305 because I didn't have the funds to spend at the time but they are great beginner machines then after a few months of getting use to the hobby I soon upgraded to a vanquish 540 and my finds have almost doubled but the Xterra was a great machine to start out on and got my first silver coin, a bullhead with it. But yeah you definitely do get what you pay for just like anything else really

Great stuff again Alex - I'm always impressed / envious of 'free spirits' who can go lightweight like this. I'm of the neurotic disposition, and seem to need a full picnic on my back, 'just in case!' 🤣😂

Great video alex gota love the ace 250 had mine for 2 years great beginners machine. Keep the great videos coming

Brilliant video Alex. I have been detecting 20+ years and if there had been a video like this when I started I could have saved £££s. One thing you did not mention is headphones which are a necessity if you intend to go on club digs or rallies. Also the need for insurance. Hope you're soon back out showing us more of your great finds.

Nice to see you again Alex, and glad to hear that you are gradually recovering. One feature of your videos that makes them stand out from others is the fact that you don't bother with the details on a detector screen. Others waste a lot of time analysing the readings which are almost always misleading in any case. You rely on your experienced ear which seems to be far more accurate!

Very good tips! I'm glad to see how light and utilitarian your kit is. Here in the US we almost never see a spade, everyone gets on their knees with the little trowel. I think your comment about time management is very important because the day goes so quickly. Good to see Tasci, feel better and take care.

Excellent watch as always Alex! I've already started referring potential newcomers to the hobby to watch both of your guides!

Love your vids! So interesting and helpful! Working my way through all your past ones!👌👍

💗💗 Wow Ally 👌 a very 🤩 practical comprehensive and informative video, for metal detectorists ,I wish I could talk to the camera like you Ally!!! 😀 👍 💗 loads of love Shaz & Terry

PART 2!! Lets goo

Its wired about what you say about everything about detectors because it pretty much what I think to really .I had a ace 150 and a ace 250 good detectors back in the bay but I would be expectly the same it today .But as you said once you have something like a Deus as I have to .The difference is miles apart 👍

Hi Alex, hope your well, thanks again for your video, the one thing I thought of was as you get older you really need a lighter machine like the Deus, some of the Minelabs are quite heavy. Best regards Will😊

Weldone Alexander great video yet again keep up the good work 👍

Well done, Alexander. Ten out of ten for your video. Excellent advice for newcomers to this fabulous hobby. One thing that always interests me is how to read the land. Kind regards and hope you get better soon. Cheers 🍻

Good solid advice there Alex. 👍🏻

Another gem!👍. I like to detect without all the extras too but my list is much longer than yours Alex. I always have to check that I have: enough food and drink for the day, waterproofs and hat in case of inclement weather. Good, sturdy boots, gloves (there can be some nasty chemicals in the soil) and most importantly a positive attitude 😃.

Awesome video, i just love your unwavering enthusiasm Regards, Flynn

Great film as always Alexander. Nice and simple. Sometimes less is more. Best wishes👍

Top video as always Alexander 👏👏 don't forget if you need mule it I'm in Norfolk and would love to help👍👍

Great video again well done

Another great video Alex, most entertaining and enlightening. Please don't do yourself down, they are brill! The Deus looks great without the extras. So slim I even wonder where the batteries go! 😳 Not sure if you have actually revealled what you had done, but it must be relatively serious to keep you in your basket, but at least you have avoided the 'cone of shame'! 🐕😄. Loving these vids! Take it steady! Martin. ps. my Garrett is only a 200! 😖

Once again, thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. Great video and as someone else commented it would be good to hear your views on how you read fields , that’s if you do?

Another solid video... sooooo much to learn and I'm guessing you have a few more in the bag yet.

Hi Alexander , have you looked at getting a Hover X1 drone ( it’s so simple, with noise cancelling on the app) , it would stop you having to take all that equipment with you… please watch some KZfaq videos regarding it … love you videos matey ..

Good advise Alex. I too started with a Garrett 300i. Only changed it for my Deus cos it is lighter. Got the same spade too. Dont know how people carry the heavy spades around all day. Id love to take my Jack.....lakeland x patterdale.....wouldnt see him for a week tho!!!!!!x

Would be great if there were events or rallies that you could rent a detector for the day and have a go with like minded people who can help you and see if you enjoy it before spending out on all the gear

well said sir

You can't go wrong with the xp deus, I tried the equinox but prefer the deus it's all down to your own personal preference. I was lucky enough to win two good detectors so I had chance to try them but ultimately have stayed with the deus.

I would argue that experience, research and more importantly technique far out match what make, model or cost of machine you choose to purchase. I have been detecting for over 40 years and have witnessed time and time again bigger isn't always better when it comes to metal detecting.

Good follow up to part 1....are you going to do part three, managing and retaining your permissions?

excellent thank you

Hopefully you'll be doing cartwheels very soon my friend with Tazzy hard at your heels

I use a Trenching spade, because it can go seriously deep and then I cut it to a point with an angle grinder

Interesting vlog. Though I'm not sending Sweep to meet you , he would probably end up stuffed and put in a glass case .

I have to use knee pads as I've got to get on my knees with my back problem and I would recommend a pair of gloves

Alex can you explain when or not to contact the FLO and can you describe your experience of using the PAS

I've bought some very good second-hand Metal Detectors on eBay, like my Fisher 75. I paid £200 for it

Thank you Alex! These videos are brilliant for beginners….a great idea I’m free whenever you need some help detecting! Would be an honour and a pleasure I’m a Nokta man myself Also, off topic, do you have a stuffed Lilac Breasted Roller by any chance?

PART III :"how to properly clean your finds, including even the worst cases" I know that you already made some cleansing clips but those dealt mostly with average degrees of dirt and I'm speaking more of the almost gone cases....like those tiny, often superficially diseased looking, silver quinari with their bloated & cracked surfaces I come across every now and then (yesterday again).....I'm such a noob when t comes to dealing with rotten ancient silver ! need advice from a roman coin vet 😓

How to get started metal detecting - Buy a CTX3030 - End of guide

Metal detector - anything but garrett 😆

Alex, DO NOT associate with Craig Denny bringing our hobby into disrepute...HH...John Harvey

I've Just spent £8,000 on a Metal Detector 😬