Haven't been detecting for a few years and still have the Golden mask 4 TBH it's still a good machine with the 12 x 10 coil on board
have there been any new machines worth a look at???
Hey Farty, good to hear from you. Still have a GM 1+UK and don't think I would ever part with it.
The Deus comes out the most because it's so light, but I had a barren day once when my mate with a GM1+UK had several nice bits, and as you know, it's swings and roundabouts whether you have a newer machine or an old favourite.
I still think that learning and understanding a machine is more important.
Good luck if you do decide to get a new one and get back on the fields, ergonomically most of the new ones now are very good indeed.