The Garrett Axiom - A Game Changer For Gold Prospectors?

Last month Garrett Launched their new gold prospecting machine, the Axiom. Equipped with Garretts ‘Ultra-Pulse’ technology, the Axiom promises gold prospectors an advanced independent dual-channel ground balance system that covers the full range of mineralization, from heavily mineralized magnetic ground to saltwater, and everything in between.

Garrett’s Axiom detector includes built-in technology to make it highly sensitive on even the smallest sub-gram weight gold nuggets. Users have a full range of adjustments to suit their hunting styles, including: four search mode options; four ground track options; two audio tone options; and six searchcoil options. Axiom is revolutionary in that the unit is very lightweight, is rechargeable and software upgradeable, and is priced far below the standard price of competitive high-end pulse induction gold detectors.

Features:

Ultra Pulse Technology – Enhanced sensitivity & versatility in the most extreme mineralized soils and in saltwater.
Collapses to 25 inches (63.5 CM).
Lightest detector in its class 4.2 lbs. (1.9 kg) with 11″ mono coil and coil cover.
4.7 lbs. (2.1 kg) with 13″ mono coil and coil cover.
Terra Scan – independent dual-channel ground balance
4 x Detection modes – Fine, Normal, Large and Salt.
Iron Check – audibly identify iron targets when using a DD searchcoil.
6 x Search coil options.
Extreme battery life – up to 16 hours on a full charge.
Booster pack – booster pack holds 8 AA batteries.
Two audio types – PWM Audio or VCO Audio options.
Carbon fiber shaft.
Software Upgradeable.

Technical Specs:

Pulse Rate – 1500 Hz (adjustable)
Frequency Scan – Automatic EMI Cancellation
Z-Lynk – Yes
Backlight – Yes
Ground Balance – Automatic, Dual Channel.
Ground Balance Readings – Dual Independent Numbers
Ground Balance Window – Yes
Ground Track Modes – OFF, Slow, Medium, Fast
Iron Check – Yes
Volume Control – Yes
Threshold Control – Yes
Tone Control – Yes
Audio Type Adjustment – Audio 00 (PWM audio) or Audio 01 (VCO audio)
Sensitivity/Depth Adjustments – 8 levels
Water/Weather Resistance – Waterproof coil/stem. Rainproof control box
Available Search Coils:
11” x 7” mono coil
11” x 7” DD coil
13” x 11” mono coil
13” x 11” DD coil
16” x 14” mono coil
16” x 14” DD coil
Length (Adjustable) – Fully extended 61.5″ (156 cm). Collapses to 25″ (63.5 cm)
Total Weight – 4.7 lbs (2.1 kg) with 13″ mono coil and cover
Battery source – Rechargeable Lithium Ion, built-in; 76 Wh, 306 g
Battery Condition Indicator – Yes
Warranty – 2 Years , Limited Parts/Labor

In The Box:

Each Axiom detector ships with two searchcoils, a pair of headphones, a soft travel case, and a backup battery pack, allowing the machine to operate on AA-size batteries if a recharging source in not immediately available.