Metal Detecting: Teknetics Tek-Point Pin Pointer Review

[@goldog2816]

Nice review ,, I already own one that I haven't really had a chance to use yet partly because I got lazy and didn't want to take the time to read the manual but after watching you go through the setup and test I'm eager to go out and try it for myself, thanks for posting .......

[@markh.2899]

Thank you, TheHunterGT!

[@thehuntergt]

No problem!

[@TheDakotaRed1]

Another cogent and coherent video. I appreciate them.

[@thehuntergt]

Thank you I appreciate that.

[@1OFGODSOWN]

Tek-Point is the KING of Pin Pointers hands down and it is good to be KING.

[@thehuntergt]

It is pretty good..that is for sure. :)

[@1OFGODSOWN]

TheHunterGT Makes my old GP Pointer look like a toy.The Tek-Point is my only choice now that I own one.

[@Wings_of_foam]

With AA betteries? My trusty XP mi/4 holds power for 30 hours.

[@setwave]

Well, I fixed my Tek-Point. I figured that for some reason the batteries are not connecting with the terminals inside the housing. So, with MacGyver like reflexes, I put about 1/8 inches of folded foil between the batteries and the cap. Presto! We have power. Funny how the dreaded foil saves the day.

[@thehuntergt]

setwave Sweet...glad ya got it fixed. I would still send it in though. Not only do you get a new proper one...they can investigate what went wrong hopefully.

[@setwave]

I took a closer look at the cap. The spring seemed to be pushed in. I simply pulled and got it back to a functional length. It's as good as new. Should it fail again before the warranty, I surely will send it in. i tried detecting this morning without the pin pointer, I sure felt helpless out there. Like being lost with out a compass.

[@FindingAlabama]

Will be buying one soon from you THGT.. My t2 hates my mi6 ..great review!!

[@frankwest6319]

Where is the speaker ? I hope they put it on the end near the battery cap. On the side gets covered up or filled with dirt/sand.

[@thehuntergt]

Frank West It is on the end with the battery cap... pointed up when digging.

[@frankwest6319]

TheHunterGT, thanks for the info. I already pre-ordered one, with your code by the way. Good job on your videos.

[@thehuntergt]

Frank West Thanks Frank. Really appreciate your support.

[@shanek6582]

Got my t2 for Christmas and went to the beach detecting yesterday, I found 78 cents and was thrilled to death. I thought I'd find lead sinkers but only bottle caps and the change. Does the t2 pick up lead and gold? There's a scale on top that goes through iron, rocks, nickels, bottle caps, and quarters, gold and lead aren't on the scale so now I'm wondering if it will pick them up, if it does, where on the scale across the top will they be? Thanks.

[@thehuntergt]

It will absolutely pick up lead. It is usually in nickel to zinc range depending on the size and shape of it....but can travel into the silver range if big or round enough. Lead is one of the more pesky items and can trick a detector fairly easily.

[@lespoeleux5073]

Good pinpointer , i'm testing un my Chanel french !!

[@waynenorman116]

Really like it👍👍. I been thinking about getting a NEL Sharp shooter for my Patriot. Any thoughts on this coil?. Have a Blessed New Years

[@thehuntergt]

I hear very good things about it. Couple of my friends use them and swear by them. Happy New Year!

[@america2revolt]

Sounds and looks a lot like the "new" Fisher F-Pulse only difference is the F-Pulse in Red and Black

[@ThePaterfamilious]

Thanx!!! Looks like I found a great pin pointer Hunter!!!

[@thehuntergt]

Best on the market in my opinion!

[@ThePaterfamilious]

I agree bro@@thehuntergt

[@AuDHDRunner]

How strong is the vibrate? Audio seems kind of weak like a MI-6 or Pro-find.

[@thehuntergt]

It actually has a strong vibrate similar to a cell phone or game controller. I can hear the "whir" of the motor pretty well. I also wish the audio was just a bit louder. That was my biggest complaint during testing. I shot this with my cell so not the best microphone.

[@edkubinski]

Great video! So, I can use this with a GPX4500? Would make my life so much simpler. Thanks

[@thehuntergt]

Thank you! Yes it should work fine next to another PI. If any cross-talk there is always the 16 shifts available.

[@chadcook8216]

Was getting ready to buy a Carrot, may have to hold off and think this one over... Thanks for the review.

[@thehuntergt]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@frederickbierweiler8020]

chad same here

[@moonrocketeer5964]

Please help me!! I need to know what the best pin pointer is that would work great with my nokta simplex. Thanks

[@thehuntergt]

Sorry for late reply. My 2 favorites as of now are the PulseDive and then this Tek-Point.

[@tyhroneskyles4873]

I've had my techpoint for one week and it's messing up it's confusing as hell with one button for all those different setting

[@tyhroneskyles4873]

Very confusing

[@bravobob1]

Hi HunterGT ! Very informative video. Look like a nice unit but 20 led levels, and 16 freq shifts ? Too many. With variable audio or vibration ,why three sensitivity levels? Take some off and knock off a few bucks. What were you using before ? Once set up , did the Teknetics do anything different than your old one?

[@thehuntergt]

Pulse induction pointers can tend to interfere with VLF detectors. They have to have the shift. With this one I never had to even use the shift. It did not interfere at all. The LED is something you can just leave how you like and never touch it again. It saves the setting. More options always wins compared to not enough. :) Compared to my Makro and Garrett...this has an inch + greater depth...and also does not false like BOTH of those do on their high settings. Low/Med/High is a pretty standard sensitivity setup for PP's.

[@bravobob1]

Please dont tell my girlfriend that options part !

[@thehuntergt]

LOL...secret is safe with me Bob!

[@kennynvake4hve584]

Does the light stay on as long as the unit is on?

[@thehuntergt]

It can be made to do so. It is user adjustable.

[@setwave]

I like the pinpointer a lot, but it started to randomly beep. I thought it might need a battery change. After changing the battery, it failed to power on. I've tried several new batteries. I think I'm going to have to send it in. I've only had it a month.

[@thehuntergt]

I would perhaps try another set. I've yet to hear of one not powering on. Unfortunately, odd things can happen with new releases....and even products that have been popular for years. First Texas has one of the best warranties and customer service departments. They will make it right.

[@setwave]

Thanks for your reply. Yeah, me too. I think I'm the only one this may have happened to. I've been searching around for a remedy I can do. I just installed new duracel batteries and still, dead. It has not been dropped at all. I'm confident First Texas will assist me, I just like trying to figure out how and why it was freaking out and if I can fix it. If I have to get a new one, it'll be through you. Using your code. I've been hunting here in Blythe. A town practically in the middle of nowhere. I must say, you're vids have inspired me. I've mad a few myself. It's fun to share this hobby.

[@amrunner4]

Sorry if I missed it, but is this an end sensitive pinpointer like the TRX, or a 360 degree like the Garrett

[@thehuntergt]

360 degrees. Although the tip is the most sensitive part and will ratchet the beep faster than the side will.

[@ronralphsson7296]

Will this pointer filter out iron trash in the hole?Is it a positive when it detects so deep if it does not tell you what kind of metal is in the hole?

[@thehuntergt]

No it does not filter out iron. My large detector already does that so it's not really a negative to me. It's a fairly simple procedure to retrieve a target from a dug hole even if it has nails in it. I have never once sat back and said "boy I wish my PP had iron disc". To each their own however. If other guys like that more power to them. Happy Hunting.

[@ronralphsson7296]

The reason I asked was I have a Garrett pin pointer. On more than on a few occasions there was iron close to the coin and I was just as likely to dig out the iron first.But I always recheck to make sure everything is out of the hole anyway. Thanks for answering me. have a good evening.

[@thehuntergt]

My pleasure. Take care!

[@sdesic]

Good review as always Hunter, I would love to see some small gold tested with this one. I had delayed my next pinpointer purchase ... waiting for PI that can do good with Excalibur and my G2. I must have is 2m depth ... snorkeling to 1,9m + hole ... And I am in Europe, my chances of getting one soon ...

[@thehuntergt]

Thanks man! I will get a small piece of gold and show it on video. Will do a VS with a Garrett Carrot and Makro pointer I currently own as well. Check out Unearthed UK....they might be able to get you one upon release mid-January.

[@sdesic]

My closest dealer in Serbia is not getting one soon :( They have Carrot and regular Garrett, Macro and Nokta ... + old Fisher LOL

[@f150twinturbo7]

Great reviews dude.👌👍🤘✌💥⛏

[@thehuntergt]

Thanks so much!

[@Patrickmetaldetecting]

Great demonstration

[@thehuntergt]

Thanks Patrick!

[@nickhaas2407]

I am really excited about this new Pulse Induction pinpointer. Does it have a 2 year warranty? Is the shell replaceable? This is a pretty good deal if you use TheHunterGT discount code! Great review, definitely considering this pinpointer since it may have a little more depth than my TRX!

[@thehuntergt]

2 year warranty. No replaceable shell. But the plastic is supposed to be very tough so it should never need it. Thanks for watching and using my code. Really appreciate it!

[@t-n-tdigger5384]

Nice pinpointer. I will definitely be able to find my pulltabs and bottlecaps faster with that one. lol. Looks good too. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year. Eric

[@thehuntergt]

LOL...ain't that the truth. There is a park here that is by far the trashiest place I have ever hunted. Sure make finding those crown caps easier! Happy New Year my friend.

[@arnosubock6823]

Great video's and info like always

[@thehuntergt]

Thanks Arno!

[@HolladayBibleMinistry]

Finally got got Garrett Pro Pointer 2...Need your help Hunter. Land Ranger Pro driving me nuts.

[@danielschannel2775]

What's your LRP doing?

[@thehuntergt]

Shoot me an email at [e-mail] Always happy to help!

[@HolladayBibleMinistry]

Daniels channel it jumps all across the scale sometimes, in coin mode. I can't tell what I'm hitting in. Not so bad in the other disc modes 234 and AM , I guess it's the frustration moreso not finding silver along with not really being able to figure it out. I'm starting to want a Garrett .... Def can not afford that. Couldn't really afford LRP... Paying on it by Amazon still . ( Ugh) my quick silver and pro( forgot the name..m did better finding coins when I metal detected than my LRP I think, because I had more consistent , solid tones.

[@danielschannel2775]

Purist Historian I run mine in disc 4 with iron discriminated up to about 18 19 always ground ballance on a clean spot. Check with all metal mode and do it in each section of the permision. It helps. Also the LRP has a very jumpy id on anything past 5 inches I've dug silver dimes that beeped anywhere from 65 all the way to 90. Generally if the signal is tight like a coin and has some depth and reads above a 55 generally it's something good. Relic or coin. I've even dug an indian that beeped like a penny and another that beeped at 41 no machine is perfect at target ID you just have to dig it all and learn the machine. And as far as finding silver is concerned it's 90% research and 10%luck. And I wish you good luck!

[@HolladayBibleMinistry]

Daniels channel ok, I don't get what you mean by checking with all metal mode... I think I may, but may have to splain it to me lol. I never seem to find and good clear spots for GB. I just recently started using the other GB avaiable disc. Modes. My darn pin pointer on the LRP doesnt always work most when I need it. Seems I get alot of false signals and I'm not sure if the target is dead center or behind or in front of the coil. ... like I said...deens I did better with a less expensive machine, but then again didn't find silver then either... likely wasn't in right place . As you said 90/10 ...I don't believe in luck though 😋 if it wasn't for the Garrett pp2 I wouldn't find much of anything.

[@unearthed-detecting-tv]

Great Information!

[@thehuntergt]

Thank you!

[@diggindiggenit6540]

Very nice review of the Tek-Point I have often thought about looking into one and landed here to view it, I am a bit on the fence with teknetics as I have a t2 ltd for about a year now but I now have permanent little black deals on the screen like dead pixels, the machine works fine but is sometimes aggravating to see like twenty dead pixels black marks on the screen that never go away, so not quite sure what's up with that Plus another sore thumb is the reason I bought the t2 ltd is that it was advertised as having a back lit screen when in fact it does not what so ever and I like night hunts, now that advertising is gone on their main site but other retailers still advertise the machine as having a back lit screen SO you got to ask yourself Why would a company advertise a product having a particular feature when in fact it does not? But maybe the pin pointer is a better different story and is great, still on the fence just a bit, the trust in quality and honesty has been disturbed.

[@thehuntergt]

Whoever made the advertisement for sure screwed up. No doubt about that. It is the F75 that has a back-light. Any dealer still having that info up is for sure incorrect. If still under warranty, the dead pixels should be an easy fix. They have a pretty fast turnaround. I can say I have personally never had an issue with my Tek-Point or other Teknetics. So far so good....but I would totally have a sour taste in my mouth if I was in your shoes. No doubt.

[@BirdWhisperer46]

Never did like carrots, or peas, so I paused at 2:50 and went and bought one of these green meanies. OK, back to the video...

[@thehuntergt]

A great pointer Mitch. I think you will enjoy it.

[@BirdWhisperer46]

@@thehuntergt Should be here tomorrow. I have an old detector, but holding off to maybe after christmass for the best deals. Not ruling out a used one also.

[@cristobalmendez5643]

a cuantos cm detecta

[@x220rulz]

at some point most pinpointers will chatter and act up...can this one with a quick tap of the on and off button calm it down ..the whites trx pinpointer does this ...it so far is best ive used because of this

[@thehuntergt]

Sure can. It has a detune with a quick press that lowers the detection field each time it is pressed. How many steps down it goes...I am unsure of.

[@x220rulz]

ok..thanks ...thats great

[@audis6m]

Never use on this unit lithium batteries, energizer lithium make it extremly unstable and very sensitive for some reason mayby because they hold higher current , nickle ion rechargable batteries are ok .

[@thehuntergt]

No clue...I use Energizer Lithiums in it no problem. Might want to return it for a repair...they do have updated versions out now.

[@audis6m]

It's two weeks old and work as a charm on alkaline duracell or nickel ion energizer rechargeables.

[@ilariopalazzo9126]

Ciao bravo ti auguro buone feste :-) Hello good I wish you happy holidays :-)

[@thehuntergt]

Happy Holidays to you as well!

[@blackie75]

looks decent. the colour choice probably not the best, green and black, so easy to lose

[@thehuntergt]

Mox_au It has a lost alarm...shiny steel end piece...and bright gold lettering.

[@jamalkhan6673]

इंडियन प्राइस क्या है इसका रेट

[@patricklawrence4219]

Like to win the good video how good the patriot work i looking to get one info

[@steveningram865]

It's a shame it didn't work on my t2 classics I've put mine up for sale I don't rate it at all

[@thehuntergt]

That is a shame for sure. Works perfect next to my T2...and every other detector I have tried it with.

[@johnpowers6643]

I won't to win!!!

[@markholbrook3949]

Why would you use a T2 from Technetics for a test!!! Thats not fair and serves no real purpose...

[@thehuntergt]

What does fairness have to do with anything? Should I have used an Equinox - Anfibio - Simplex - Apex - Vanquish that were not even released at this time in 2017? Should I have tested it against 10 other brands I didn't own? Many Teknetics T2 users bought this pointer to stay brand loyal....they probably liked having that info other than..."it works with X brand". So there is your "purpose" and "fairness" all rolled into one. Take care!

[@markholbrook3949]

TheHunterGT If that’s the case than I apologize for my comment. By the way I’ve just received my Tek Point and it does NOT interfere with my Simplex. Just thought you’d like to know that...

[@markholbrook3949]

By the way I am absolutely thrilled with the Tek Point. It not only performs great at Beach with its Pulse Tech. It performs as well as the Garrett Carrot on land!! Great Pinpointer!!! Strong ratcheting performance with depth!

[@thehuntergt]

@@markholbrook3949 No worries. I apologize for my blunt reply. Happy to hear you are liking it. Tek-Point (F-Pulse) and the PulseDive from NoktaMakro are 1 and 2 in my opinion. The frequency shift they both have is key. Makes them usable with "most" detectors I have come across...especially the Simplex which is known to not enjoy certain pointers. I would not leave home without one or the other in my bag.