FlakMagnet 412 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 In typical fashion just in time for cooler temps I have come across what I thinkis a great find for hot weather detecting.http://www.amazon.co...L/dp/B00230MWDIandhttp://www.amazon.com/HyperKewl-Evaporative-Cooling-Ranger-Hat/dp/B003MXM8TI/ref=pd_sbs_auto3I bought the vest and have tested it at least as far as how it works (and it does), however it was in the high 50's todayso I didn't wear it....but I can see it will work.Basically you soak it in water for 2-3 minutes, wring it out lightly and wear it.It works on evaporative cooling and can last 4 or 5 hours - then you just soak it again.Anyway, for those of you who might be interested in something that will giveyou some help in the sweltering temps that we are sometimes tempted to hunt in,here is one possibility. Link to post Share on other sites
garimpo 2,284 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I do declare Flak....you city boys sure take the cake....come down here and five minutes out of the PUALL of your clothes are soaked with sweat and then you get the same affect all day!!!El D. and snowflake liked that idea real well....PS: I kinda took a liken to that Ranger Hat.... Link to post Share on other sites
FlakMagnet 412 Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 Hi Garimpo,I agree with you, I have a lightweight nylon shirt that does exactly what you describe and the cooling effect is great...this item is like a super version of that. I was reallyamazed at how long the water lasted. Of course it weighs a tiny bit more after soaking in waterbut in 90 - 100 degree weather it's worth it.All the best, Link to post Share on other sites
garimpo 2,284 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 At least the price is right for such an item....I've always heard that protecting the head is even more importantthan the body...the Ranger Hat looked good....I have a Vietnam era two qt. canteen that has the thick lined cover for the same purpose....works great....Which airport do you want me to pick you up at? GYN or BSB? Link to post Share on other sites
FlakMagnet 412 Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 "...Which airport do you want me to pick you up at? GYN or BSB? ..."That would be a treat for sure. Link to post Share on other sites
Bucket 238 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 That's a good Idea Flak, I wonder if you could soak it...wring it out then put it in your cooler full of ice, then pull it out right before firing up the detector, if that would extend the cooling ability. Link to post Share on other sites
garimpo 2,284 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Bucket it would probably speed up phenomena.....Have you ever stepped on your power cord while digging...or worse yet on your detector or how aboutthe dirt that gets thrown on your detector.....I solved that problem this way...I got the "monster hook" at Home Depot and it sure saves the detectorwear it in the back position when beepingand when needed just flip it out for us Inever had any problems with picking it up with the detector until I went to a 18" or largercoil... Link to post Share on other sites
Johnno 64 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 All great ideas but Don pink flip flops I thought you wore boots :gig: Link to post Share on other sites
Bucket 238 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Hey Gar have I ever told you that you got a great set of gams?? I have used...and currently still do have a monster hook on my tool belt to hold my chordless impact wrench, luv it!! but its one of those things where you don't think about incorporating it to anything else, that's exactly what I need especially for my beach detecting!! :hmmmmm: Never thought of that. Link to post Share on other sites
garimpo 2,284 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I walked straight into that one.... Link to post Share on other sites
FlakMagnet 412 Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 Yeah, I was gonna say Garimpo that I never saw a Monster hook look so good...But Jonno and Bucket have hair-trigger keyboards... :lol: Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 3,106 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Don, since I just got home from work, let me be the latest to say, you look marvelous in those pink flops and you do have a nice set of legs as well!! :brows: But I must also say that ya'll must have some really weird snakes down there if they will only bite you on the right leg!! :hmmmmm: Skip Link to post Share on other sites
Hoser John 1,240 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 G done done it now :wubu: your not a official Brazil miner without them glowing pink flip flops anymore :lol: John Link to post Share on other sites
Bucket 238 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Well Flak, I guess theres no need for a cooling vest anymore, I just got back from walmart today and I gotta tell ya...these pink flip flops are the way to go!!! Don knows all the secrets!!! :wubu: Link to post Share on other sites
garimpo 2,284 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Where's a moderator with the nuke button when you need one. Actually you guys are pretty funny with the witty comments....Skip I haven't thought about it before but the three times I've been struck by a snake it was on the right leg....Flak now you know why J. and B. are the big dogs on the top of the porch...can't think of any other reason.. H.J. and Bucket just wait until you see the latest glowing aka flaming orange Crocs....Kinda feel bad none of you notice my over one shoulder camo muscle shirt.... Link to post Share on other sites
FlakMagnet 412 Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 (rummaging around the closet)now where in the heck did I PUT those pink flip-flops.... Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 3,106 Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 ....Kinda feel bad none of you notice my over one shoulder camo muscle shirt.... I was to busy looking at your legs!!! But it's a nice looking shirt now that you mention it and you fill it out nicely!! Skip Link to post Share on other sites
garimpo 2,284 Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 (rummaging around the closet)now where in the heck did I PUT those pink flip-flops....Steve I think Snowflake swiped your pink flip-flops to go with his itsy bitsy shorts....Guess you guys realize your causing me a lot of work when I have translate all these comments intoPortuguese for you know who.... Link to post Share on other sites
Bucket 238 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Yeah Gar, we really ran with this one eh?? I crack up every time I read it !! :lol: Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 3,106 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Yeah Gar, we really ran with this one eh?? I crack up every time I read it !! :lol:Well it his own fault for dressing like that and then posting pictures of his attire in the pretense of showing the Monster Hook!!! :ROFL: Skip Link to post Share on other sites
garimpo 2,284 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I won't be showing any other monsters that's for sure..... Link to post Share on other sites
FlakMagnet 412 Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 Oh, there was a hook in those pictures? :hmmmmm: :lol: Link to post Share on other sites
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garimpo 2,284 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Changing the subject a little....something for a wondering mind...Somewhere around a month ago I asked Jonathan Porter of Aussie fame a question about the GP3500...The question was: if a LCD were hooked to the GP3500 what would the gain setting be since it's a fixedvalue?JP's reply yesterday was it would be "8"....So just think if your in neutral or mild ground how much more gain aka sensitivity you can crank in witha GPX machine.... Link to post Share on other sites
El Dorado 964 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Yup, do it all the time! And back to the pink flip flops.. Cecelia is still looking mighty fine! Link to post Share on other sites
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