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<blockquote data-quote="Syndyne" data-source="post: 394998" data-attributes="member: 378"><p>What sort of Detector are you running Tigersrule?</p><p></p><p>The Walco's are okay. We use the smaller one (that came with the GPX5000 package back in the day) with the SDC still to this day. They are pretty light, but will need sharpening often. It's held up well overall. The short handle and lighter head makes digging anything deep fairly hard to do though.</p><p></p><p>I used a custom made pick from a Vic. prospector for a couple years with a 600mm handle and large spring steel head. It was a very heavy by most pick standards, but it had good balance. It wore away faster than I expected so last year I switched over to a new 750mm handle CC pick to dig with the GPZ and I have to say I really love it! Holding up really well so far. </p><p> </p><p>If you can wait and just feel a few out you might get a longer lasting pick for your outlay. :Y: </p><p></p><p>One thing I will guarantee is that with enough determination, they will all dig a hole regardless of maker. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /> </p><p>All the best,</p><p>Shauno.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Syndyne, post: 394998, member: 378"] What sort of Detector are you running Tigersrule? The Walco's are okay. We use the smaller one (that came with the GPX5000 package back in the day) with the SDC still to this day. They are pretty light, but will need sharpening often. It's held up well overall. The short handle and lighter head makes digging anything deep fairly hard to do though. I used a custom made pick from a Vic. prospector for a couple years with a 600mm handle and large spring steel head. It was a very heavy by most pick standards, but it had good balance. It wore away faster than I expected so last year I switched over to a new 750mm handle CC pick to dig with the GPZ and I have to say I really love it! Holding up really well so far. If you can wait and just feel a few out you might get a longer lasting pick for your outlay. :Y: One thing I will guarantee is that with enough determination, they will all dig a hole regardless of maker. :P All the best, Shauno. [/QUOTE]
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