We make no secret of our love of Minelab here at TreasureHunting.com - Adam and I both tend to favor the brand and consider their technology to be some of the most cutting edge on the metal detecting market.
But even we were surprised when we saw that they rolled out yet another new detector this year. Just in time for the holiday season and with a processor that made us do a double take… this thing is FAST!
Our neighbor and sponsor, Kellyco Metal Detectors, gave us a run-down on what makes this detector different and we thought we’d share with you folks what we heard. So here is what Kellyco has to say about the Minelab Safari:
Minelab’s latest and greatest metal detector is the all new, Full Band Spectrum (FBS) fueled Safari! Featuring four pre-programmed detection modes and four programmable user modes, the Safari is easy-to-use while continuing Minelab’s reputation for being cutting edge! Advanced, digital filtering will automatically eliminate and influence the ground signals for seamless detecting no matter what your field conditions may be!
Here’s what the Minelab Safari comes with from Kellyco:
Kellyco Free Accessories
* 2 Year Extended Service Plan
* Audio 200 Headphones
* Padded Carry Bag w/ Outside Pocket
* Deluxe 5 Pocket Tool Pouch
* Guide “Finding Treasure State by State”
* Kellyco 3 Pocket Coin Pouch
* Handy Little Treasure Pouch
* Trial Subscription to “Lost Treasure” Magazine
Factory Included Accessories
* 2 Year Factory Warranty
* 8 AA Alkaline Batteries
* Custom Battery Holder
* PROtective Coil Cover
* Instruction Manual
It looks like this was intended to replace the Minelab Quattro, a detector we never did get our hands on but one we heard was slow. The rumor on the Safari is that they upgraded the processor so it is now one of their fastest and still hangs on to that FBS technology Minelab is so proud of.
Anybody used it? We’ll be swinging by Kellyco in a week or two and we’re looking forward to taking it out to their test area. Until then we’d sure appreciate some feedback.
- Shaun
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January 2nd, 2009 at 11:44 pm
Hi Shaun!
I’m more than overdue for a new detector and have been leaning towards the Minelabs after seeing some of the finds my friends have been getting.
I was pretty sure tmy next purchase would be either the Sovereign GT or X-Terra 70. I really wanted the ETrac, but the price is a little (a lot) more than I can afford to spend. And then I saw the Safari.
I’m pretty impressed with the videos I’ve seen, but I really haven’t found much in the way of user feedback yet. I have a few months before I buy, so hopefully the reviews and field tests will start hitting the wires.
From what I’ve seen up till now, it looks like my next detector.
Bye for now!
Mike