So who still uses the E-Trac?

[Keith67]

When I started researching machines in autumn 2015, the E-Trac continuously popped up as a recommended machine, and about a year ago there still seemed to be a lot of videos and supporting comments for these units.  Is it just my imagination, or has 2016 seen a decline in users and support?  It feels as though more people have thrown in the towel and the stout defence of the E-Trac has declined in numbers.  Just my imagination?

[nailman]

The E Trac is still very popular in our club
I would have one if it wasn't for bad shoulders and the weight issue, borrowed one for a day loved it.

[JBM]

We only have a couple of WHRADA`s 45 members using Minelab these days.

By memory 1 Sovereign Elite one e-trac and a older Explorer.

Happy Hunting,

Jerry.

[needlegun]

Good machine the Etrac.
Everyone should at least try an explorer.
I have a Explorer se 
Along with my Rutus Alter 71.
A very good combo.

[Keith67]

Good machine the Etrac.
Everyone should at least try an explorer.
I have a Explorer se 
Along with my Rutus Alter 71.
A very good combo.

Heard good things about the Safari too.  I wonder if a lot of it comes down to weight.  As more and more new machines come out that are lighter in design, perhaps this is just getting too tempting.  The weight contrast must be greater in general than when the E-Trac first came out?

[lifeguard]

Good machine the Etrac.
Everyone should at least try an explorer.
I have a Explorer se 
Along with my Rutus Alter 71.
A very good combo.

I had an explorer 2. It is a very good machine. Deep and sensitive. But. They dont like so much the iron. I mean I couldnt set the machine up like a deus to find interesting things from iron.

[BeePee56]

Cracking machine,but as others have said the weight is an issue

[needlegun]

Explorers are not heavy if you use a harness.

[Ringmoney]

Explorers are not heavy if you use a harness.

No problem when it looks like this, my 1999 first production run Explorer S.

[nailman]

That looks like a F75

So if Minelab produced slimmer machines in the past, why can't they put FBS tech into a better built go find type machine that would take the coils, I think they've put all their eggs in one basket the ctx3930 and are resting on their laurels

[Ringmoney]

That looks like a F75

So if Minelab produced slimmer machines in the past, why can't they put FBS tech into a better built go find type machine that would take the coils, I think they've put all their eggs in one basket the ctx3930 and are resting on their laurels

No, this one was rebuilt by myself, originally it looked like every other Explorer.

[nailman]

That looks like a F75

So if Minelab produced slimmer machines in the past, why can't they put FBS tech into a better built go find type machine that would take the coils, I think they've put all their eggs in one basket the ctx3930 and are resting on their laurels

No, this one was rebuilt by myself, originally it looked like every other Explorer.

Thanks for clarifying , so when did they start adding concrete to the shafts 

[kevsat]

the e trac is still the best mchn ive used for finding thin section  at  depth ...nothin ive tried will beat it....as for being heavy ....man up 

[nailman]

the e trac is still the best mchn ive used for finding thin section  at  depth ...nothin ive tried will beat it....as for being heavy ....man up 

I'am disabled due to a motorcycle accident I have steel plates in my shoulder, pins in leg and wrist ltd  range of mobility in my shoulder , there's no MAN UP about it they are simply too bloody heavy 

[muckyfingers]

the etrac is a class detector, little on the heavy side... but you get used to it after a while.had some deep finds with mine, still have it but upgraded to the ctx. good choice of coils with the etrac. fantastic on the beach and pasture.