Nokta Detectors - Choosing the best machine for you!

[@ccncomics]

What I love about about this video is they all are beat up, the man doesn’t play around, he uses every machine he gets. So his reviews are truly based on usage. Thanks for sharing as I’m in the market for one

[@wicked_digger]

Most definitely!! I enjoy every machine for sure and get to know them all as well as possible! Thank you very much! I love comics by the way! 👊 heck yeah!

[@claydankewich9582]

Just picked up the Double Score as backup to Legend. Hit an old homeplace I've been working for a few months and it pulled out a 1897 Indian Head. Oldest coin gotten out so far. Impressed with the Double. Gave the FindX I had to the landowner and his two young sons. He has given me access to multiple old homeplaces.

[@wicked_digger]

That is so fantastic! I love the Double score. What a great machine! That's so good to hear and very kind of you! I'm sure they will love it and be getting a second one soon, it's addictive 🤣

[@slowtaknow]

Very cool

[@bertwindo5545]

Another great learning and free class from Wicked.

[@wicked_digger]

Thanks Bert! I hope you have a great weekend!

[@IronAntlerAdventures]

Thank you for showing and explaining the difference.

[@wicked_digger]

Thanks brother! I hope you have a Wicked great weekend 👊

[@PAPAROUSwhatsinthedirt]

Great video Chris!!! Great job of explaining the difference's of the machines!!!

[@wicked_digger]

Thank you Bill, I appreciate that and hope you have a fantastic weekend! 👊 Wicked happy hunting!

[@bstrac]

Excellent vid, very informative. I am considering upgrading from my Simplex+ in the spring. Trying to decide between Score 3 and The Legend

[@wicked_digger]

Thanks so much! That is definitely a tough choice. They are definitely very similar. The Legend has some more adjustments that can be made and is being offered at some pretty good deals out there right now. I have been loving the triple score though too. I have been trying to switch every couple hunts with them, using the Legend for over 1.5 years now, I catch myself just wanting to use it because I know it so well. I used the simplex+ for over 3.5 years and still love that machine!

[@torrivanderburg8205]

Thanks so much for this. I've always used a Garrett but considering going to the Legend. Wish me luck! 😊

[@wicked_digger]

Youre welcome! I appreciate that! I used an AT Pro for a while before I started using the Simplex+ in 2019 and I liked it so much more than the pro almost instantly and the more I learned it the more I liked it! The Legend is an absolute beast and I truly don't think you will feel the need to have a different machine. Use it mostly on base setting ,then slightly tweak to your soil, digging style and location! Good luck and Wicked happy hunting! 👊

[@RobNC-OG]

@@wicked_digger This is the most useful thing anyone could share with new Legend owners. Little small adjustments at a time has proven to be the way to go. If you go to extremes on the settings or go notching stuff out you WILL be missing good targets.

[@wicked_digger]

@RobNC-OG thank you! I agree and have seen it happen many times! If it gets put of control, do a reset and start the settings over from default. The default settings are actually very well done!

[@RobNC-OG]

Can honestly say that the Nokta Legend is a very versatile detector. It has many different settings to customize to whatever situations are on a site. It has a special way of talking to the user, once you get tuned in to it. The Double Score is also a very capable detector that most people will be impressed with. The only difference I see in those two based on my personal experiences is that the Legend unmasks easier and has more modes/options but seems to be heavier. The Triple Score is nice due to the extra coil and headphones coming with Pro Pack. The LG24/SC24 coil is a killer when it comes to separation in trashy spots.

[@wicked_digger]

I couldn't agree with you more! All of this information is very true. I really think that if someone didn't have the money for a Legend, and bought a Triple score, they would be very satisfied and get such a great package with the pro pack. I absolutely love the Legend! Wicked happy hunting ✌️

[@bryanolier6775]

I Learning the Legend one step at a time .😊

[@wicked_digger]

It's a lot to learn! 😆 I run mine very basic with some small adjustment and it's super deep and great separation, that's all I need! Wicked happy hunting!

[@DigginLouisiana]

I bought the FindX Pro. My first Nokta machine and will be my last. Was very disappointed with it. Minelab will be m go to.

[@wicked_digger]

Sorry to hear that. If you are a daily or even a weekly detectorists, the find X or find X pro, is not the machine for you. It's a strictly entry level machine. Extremely basic and made to be compared to Chinese models, and that is why it is very cheap. It's actually not a terrible machine. I can say that the ultra is much better and I have dug stuff at 15 inches with the Ultra. The shaft on the find X is not sturdy and the machine itself is not super deep not does it seperate targets super well. Can't expect high performance from a machine that is $150. I have used a ton of machines. There are a lot of great ones out there, I truly don't care for the build quality of minelab and have seen way too many issues with friends machines. So many that leak, not a single legend or simplex has had water intrusion issues, that's a fact too. Nokta is also a great company and stands by their product with confidence. I'll never forget when I was at a dig in New York and was with a very good friend of mine that uses a nox 800 and I was using my simplex + and I dug a prize token in the field and he had swung over it to hear it as we often compared signals before we dig. A few minutes later, he said, here's a good one, sounds just like the token you just dug. So I swung over it and said, it sounds like iron to me. That's odd, it sounds really good with his equinox. He dug up a chunk of iron! My $230 simplex didn't only outperform his $900 nox, but I went home with a ton of stuff (all Natura hunt relics and coins) and the 4 others that all had nox 800s went home with little to nothing. Obviously you have to get over stuff to find it. But that's something that will stick with me forever. He even bought a simplex after the hunt 😆

[@ArcanZA]

​@@wicked_diggerI was finding silver coins with a vanquish which the nox 800 guys missed. Only disadvantage was that it's not waterproof. Mine died. Upgraded to legend.

[@wicked_digger]

@ArcanZA that's a great upgrade, absolutely love my Legend! I've seen the nox machines not perform very well. Giving good tones on iron many times! Wicked happy hunting!

[@Jbonn6141]

Buy cheap but twice

[@Stack_Silver]

Nice overview of the model range. I wish Nokta would re-do the Legend’s control buttonts to be like those on the Double & Triple Score or ar least make them back-lit. That said, the Legend and Triple Score are great SMF values. I ended recently purchasing the Xterra Elite Expendition pack. A great time to be in the market for a new detector no matter which you may choose among these offerings.

[@wicked_digger]

There is definitely a lot of machines out there to choose from right now, a machine for everyone! I have definitely heard that a lot for backlight keypad. Not sure why it wasn't done. Doesn't really bother me as I don't hunt at night often. As long as the screen lights up for me 😆 good luck and Wicked happy hunting 👊

[@williamdalton3415]

Thank you for this video. I have the simplex+ and the legend. Grtz from belgium.

[@wicked_digger]

Both of those are fantastic machines!! I appreciate you swinging by! Wicked happy hunting ✌️

[@jamesmoore9619]

Would you consider the Simplex BT or Ultra to be similar to the Plus?

[@wicked_digger]

@jamesmoore9619 yes, somewhat. I love the 12mhz that the plus runs at. It's just real great for the machine and the type of relic hunting I like. The others run at 15khz, which is a great all around frequency too. You can also adjust recovery speed on the Ultra, which you can not on the simplex+. That's just a nice feature for trashy areas.

[@historylooker7]

Good job explaining the differences, brother !!! 😎👍 Wicked Happy Hunting ⛏⛏⛏

[@wicked_digger]

Thank you very much brother 👊 Have a great weekend and Wicked happy hunting!! ✌️

[@historylooker7]

@@wicked_digger You too brother !!😎👊 Fireworks tonight !!!

[@wicked_digger]

@historylooker7 awesome! Went went on the 4th, some great fireworks near us. Have a good time!

[@historylooker7]

@@wicked_digger 😎👍

[@Dany-m5e]

Wich one is deeper at a hamered coin??

[@DavidJohnson-ff4li]

Thank you Exactly what I needed to hear.

[@wicked_digger]

@@DavidJohnson-ff4li I'm glad to hear that! 👊 Wicked happy hunting!

[@508Magnets]

lots of great choices, nice run down

[@wicked_digger]

Yes there sure is plenty to choose from! Thanks Josh! 👊 #silvercitysaturdays

[@mossig]

I have a Nokta you don't have. The Nokta Makro Racer. I'm happy with it. Any idea how it compares with the newer ones?

[@wicked_digger]

That is a great machine from what I understand. I haven't used one myself. I know a few people who have and still do! Fantastic machine and I think that the biggest differences from the newer score and Legend machines, would be weight wise and just modern technology.

[@mossig]

@@wicked_digger It even have a vibrating handle. I have pulled some hammered with it. One thing that I miss is the option to change color on the screen and flashlight. Seems no detector have red light! I tape a red transparent plastic for night use. But it's time consuming to put it on and off.

[@wicked_digger]

@@mossig yeah, I'm not sure the lighting like that has not been installed to conserve battery power. It's definitely useful

[@ohdannyboyjustadiggin]

Nokta Detectors has Been really good for you on your hunts. Keep Up The great hunts and awesome videos.. Peace Brother, Happy Hunting

[@wicked_digger]

Thanks brother! Definitely have been good to me and reliable too. I'm tough on my machines and they perform perfect for what I do. Wicked happy hunting!! 👊 Have a great weekend!

[@williame8202]

I needed this! Thanks good sir. 👍

[@wicked_digger]

Awesome! Thanks for swinging by brother 👊 Have a Wicked wonderful weekend!

[@darbysdownhomedetecting]

Great video Chris! Love my legend! All great detectors!

[@wicked_digger]

Thanks brother! 👊 fantastic machines indeed and the Legend is amazing!

[@TeamLynchBMD]

I just got a plus (dirt Cheap) and I love my Legend. I am interested in the triple score as a fun machine

[@wicked_digger]

Oh wow, that's awesome! I have had so much fun with the simplex. Not the best machine for wet beach but will do ok on dry sand. It's incredible in the dirt! The Legend is a beast and for the price of the triple score, it's incredible!

[@formerhobbit5599]

I appreciate the comparison. I love my Simplex Ultra. I am a simple man and I hunt together with my wife, mostly in parks. I had a Legend, which my son is now using. I found the Legend too heavy for me. The Legend shaft also developed a creak (subsequently replaced lower and middle shafts under warranty to no avail) which my son has now remedied with tape. I also did not like the fact the Legend controls buttons are not backlit. The Simplex does everything we need it to do and finds the stuff! Are you sponsored by Nokta or are you a dealer? Otherwise, why add the Score when you had the Legend? I am thinking to give the Triple Score a go as it seems to be everything I like in the Simplex Ultra plus its multi-frequency. Thank you

[@wicked_digger]

I would like to do more in depth comparison with the machines, maybe 2 at a time or 3 at the most and show a bit more in the future. I have not had a squeaky shaft, but I have heard of others. Spray the shaft with a little silicone spray and that may help, I did that with my simplex+ a few years ago and it never did it again. I am a Nokta Nomad. I don't technically work for them and don't get paid. I do promote the company and their machines. I also attend events from time to time. Something I wanted since 2019 when I got a simplex and I worked very hard and contacted Dilek from Nokta many times about it 😆 Quarter Hoarder actually spoke to her and told her that I would make a great part of the team, so I am very thankful for that! The find X will be given away at a club event I am holding in November. I am the president if my local metal detecting club. The triple score is a very nice machine. Close to the Legend for sure, just not as many adjustments. Great package though with the pro pack! Wicked happy hunting!

[@formerhobbit5599]

@@wicked_digger Thank you for the reply. Much appreciated.

[@grandmakellymcdonald]

let's go let's go treasure and adventure ✌👵

[@wicked_digger]

Woohoo!! Have a great weekend ✌️

[@madmag1]

Thank you for the information great video!

[@wicked_digger]

I appreciate that! Have a Wicked great weekend 👊

[@wildmandigging3486]

Great video very informative I love my simplex+ and Legend God Bless and happy dirt fishin…Virgil

[@wicked_digger]

Thanks Virgil! I appreciate that brother and hope you have a wonderful weekend! 👊

[@jeffkay2011]

How different is the Findex Pro from the Simplex Lite?

[@wicked_digger]

I feel the overall build of the lite is better. As far as the shaft goes anyhow. The unit itself is very similar and overall depth similar also. The simplex has slightly better separation and it has blue tooth headphones. With the find X it is plug in headphones only. Some adjustment differences buy nothing too far off.

[@JohnnysCorner_official]

Wooo bro let’s goooooo

[@wicked_digger]

Heck yeah 👊

[@mattiecreates]

Do you think the triple score will be less of a machine then the legend ? im torn between machines. Legend, triple score, Xterra elite , nox 700 Help! I was going to get the legend because its on sale and has a free pin pointer, BUT! worried about 2 year old tech vs brand new tech. Whats your thoughts? I do have experience with metal detecting ( use to run a nox 600 but sold it ) IF you had to buy one machine and only one machine right now where would you money go?

[@wicked_digger]

If I had to buy one, it would be the Legend right now. I absolutely love it, and while the triple score isn't too far off from the Legend having that package with the pointer is definitely great and a good savings there too. The tech that is in the Legend is still very up to date and with the new beast mode update, which I believe is the same as relic mode for the triple, it truly doesn't need anything else. I honestly believe that the Legend is one of the best machines out there right now and can not be beat with its price. One of my good digging friends uses a deus 2 and there has never been a thing his machine can hit, that the Legend can't. We go toe to toe with everything and some instances the Legend has been better! He actually recently sold his deus 2 and bought a Legend. It's almost double the price. I'm pretty sure both the triple and Legend will be better than the elite and the triple is probably comparable to the 700 or even the 900. The Legend will be better than both for sure

[@mattiecreates]

Thank you , I really appreciate you taking the time to write this and give me some insight!

[@wicked_digger]

@mattiecreates you're very welcome! Reach out anytime!

[@mattiecreates]

I went with the legend free pin pointer and the wireless headphones , they had a sale i couldnt pass up​@@wicked_digger

[@johnnySMALLpepper]

NICE REVIEW. PLAYED 100%

[@wicked_digger]

Thank you my brother! 👊 I appreciate that and hope you have a great weekend!

[@Ezrab-dot]

Would love it if nokta would come out with some concentric coils

[@wicked_digger]

That would be interesting to see. I do love the way a DD coil works though. Definitely better separation with DD.

[@whiteoak718]

Where do you get the colored coil wire?

[@wicked_digger]

I got them from Wedigmetaldetectors.com they make them, snake skinz

[@whiteoak718]

@@wicked_digger cool thanks happy hunting

[@vambiros]

Very nice video. How do you use better Score 2 underwater in the sea without headphones?

[@wicked_digger]

Thank you! You cam set it to vibrate and will feel it in the handle, or you can purchase water proof headphones that you can dive with.

[@vambiros]

@@wicked_digger Thanks a lot!

[@HeavyMetalDetectingPassion]

rock and roll !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@wicked_digger]

Heck yeah! 👊

[@the717detector7]

Keep Swingin 💪💪

[@wicked_digger]

👊 Always brother!! Wicked happy hunting!

[@3GoodNerds]

Great review. #fullwatch

[@wicked_digger]

Thanks Justin! 👊 I hope you and the family are doing well!

[@johnholmes6897]

Here's the question; What is the difference between the triple score and legend? They have extremely similar features so why would I either spend more money on the legend at all if I can save a few hundred ?

[@wicked_digger]

The control box itself is a different set up inside and out, leading me to believe whatever the engineers set up for internals, the Legend is more than likely tweaked some in the way that it is deeper and more accurate of ID and tones from an item in the ground. the Legend definitely has more adjustments as well as more of a variance for each adjustment. With that being said, the triple score is absolutely amazing. Being multi frequency, very easy to use (user friendly), waterproof, and the pro package comes with so much for 500 bucks! I would say there's nothing wrong with saving the different for a pinpointer, bag, shovel, gloves, all the extras you need. I love both machines and even the double score is impressive, but there is just something about the feel of the Legend and the way it hits over targets. Maybe I'm just comfy with it 🤣

[@digginggopher]

I'm not finished the video yet, but I wish you mentioned findx isn't water proof, and the findx pro is water proof I heard the findX is very similar to the simplex plus, I had a simplex plus for 2 months before I upgraded to the legend, I loved it but I really wanted adjustable recovery speed more then turn to park for more and field for less

[@wicked_digger]

Thank you! I definitely should have mentioned that! I appreciate the feedback on that and pinned your comment so that people could see that! Having those extra adjustments is key for a lot of home sites and trashy places! Thank you!

[@christina5588]

2.45

[@cynthiaswearingen1037]

Great job of showing the differences in these machines, Chris!❤

[@wicked_digger]

Thanks Cynthia ❤️ I hope you have a Wicked wonderful day!! ✌️

[@Bertminator]

Can you let me know if the Triple Score (with it's added features + hardware) is worth the additional $200.00 Cdn., Compared to the Double Score? I am seriously thinking of gettting one of them as my 1st machine, but wonder if I really need the additional features, Headphones & Coil being a newbie to the hobbie? I'm also wondering if I will get confused with all the additional settings of the Triple Score? Seven hundred bucks is already getting to be a bit much money for a new hobbie that I "think" I'll like, but I also am of the mineset that it'd be nice to have the option so I can progress with the more expensive Triple Score should the hobbie become something I treasure (pardon the punn lol).

[@wicked_digger]

I would definitely say yes to that. I need headphones when I detect! I truly don't like detecting without them. You can hear so much more with them, especially deeper faint tones. The small coil that the pro pack comes with is also extremely great for trashy areas and/or a homesite. No doubt you will love it! There is so much history, lost items, and true treasures out there! It's so much fun!

[@Bertminator]

@@wicked_digger thanks for replying! It helps me alot in my decision.

[@wicked_digger]

@@Bertminator absolutely! You're very welcome! Check out the new video from Iffy Signals. Great job showing the triple score

[@Portageediggah]

Where's the Quadruple Score ???

[@wicked_digger]

That is the Legend! 🔥 🤣

[@GS.NL.1983]

​@@wicked_digger let's put it out there when does nokta bring out the new legendary detector backlit buttons more search frequencies better and more id bar for better id target identification and material composition 😁

[@formerhobbit5599]

@@GS.NL.1983 Lack of backlit buttons is one of the biggest disappointments on the Legend. Mine also has a creaky shaft. Great otherwise. My son is using it now. I am quite happy with the Simplex Ultra.

[@GS.NL.1983]

@@formerhobbit5599 the ultra is great 👍🏻 bought one for my daughter and she likes it I do have the Garrett ace apex the double score and the triple score all 3 machines are great but the other 2/3 have more in them than the garret the only reason why I didn't go for the legend is because of lack in case of the backlit buttons if it had that I already bought it

[@formerhobbit5599]

@@GS.NL.1983 I am thinking of adding the Triple Score to our arsenal. I would likely keep the small coil on the shaft. That should be even lighter than the Simplex Ultra. I didn't like the extra weight of the Legend.

[@DoyleShadduck]

I found the Nokta fanboy..lolz .😝

[@wicked_digger]

Yes indeed! 🤣

[@rangerjim3474]

good job

[@wicked_digger]

@@rangerjim3474 thank you! 👊 Wicked happy hunting!