Moreover, since metal detectors are very durable, it means that you are sure that they will be in good quality even after long years. What is even great is that with such inexpensive equipment, you can discover things that can definitely be of fortune for you. Exercising Your Body The fourth reason that metal detecting is a fun hobby is that you not only get to discover new items along the way but you also get to exercise physically. Since the backyard is your own, typically you will be familiar with the place and the secret areas which it may hold. This will practice you in gaining the skill of being observant and patient in looking for items in places that are rather unfamiliar to you. After practicing with your backyard, you can move on to larger areas such as recreational parks. This will generally help you in optimizing your metal detecting and will even increase your skills in this activity. Moreover, since these metal detectors are specially made for specific types of area, then you are certain that you will have the most suitable and excellent metal detecting equipment in the end. The proper way to use a metal detector is to sweep the cone from side to side, with each full sweep spanning 4 seconds (give or take a few nanoseconds). This allows your detector to have more time to probe deeper under the sand, and will make it difficult for you to miss out on any important finds. Now during your search, it is important to "grid the beach", meaning, you need to keep track of the spots that were checked and those that weren't. Prospecting requires a lot of dedication, expertise and patience, but there's always the possibility that you might catch a "big one". RELIC HUNTING If you are a history buff, then relic hunting is something that you'll definitely enjoy. Relics are historical artifacts like axeheads, buttons, coins, tags and buckles. Earphone With a headphone or earphone, you can hear even the faintest, deepest signals. It also helps you easily distinguish smaller items that might be buried or lying on the edge. It hence allows you to discover more items. Distracting sounds like waves and wind will be muted out so you can focus on your metal detecting.