Tesoro:Cibola
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Manufacturer: Tesoro
Model: Cibola
Price: $340.00
Type: General
Skill: Beginner
Weight: 2.20
Display: n/a
Frequency: 14.3, 14.5, 14.7
Headphone: 1/4
Description: The Tesoro Cibola combines "HOT" (High Output Technology with built in Mineralization Rejection, for turn on and go simplicity. Silent search ED180 discrimination, and a threshold based All Metal mode which is accessed with a push button pinpoint, a frequency shift selector from 14.3kHz to 14.7kHz to eliminate other detector interference, all combine to make this 2.2 pound machine a winner.
Average Rating: 4.7 based on 6 reviews
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Tesoro Cibola
After 2 weekend of hunting with my cibola, I have found over 5 dollars in clad , 2 small silver rings ,and a 18 carat gold bracelet that i took to the pawn shop and got paid 45 dollars this cibola is paying for it self ,highly recommended machine!!!Average rating:4.7 based on 6 reviews
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stars submitted by Mike from Ohio submitted on 12/31/1969
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A great detector for anyone!
Had to respond to the person who said this was a nice detector for beginners. I'm not a beginner and this is the best detector I've ever used, and the most fun!Before I got my Cibola last year I couldn't imagine using a detector without a visual ID.
But a funny thing happened the first time I used the Cibola. I found some really good stuff and was having some major fun. Without a screen to look at I discovered sounds and the more I use the Cibola the more I learn about its nuances. The person who complained about the "monotone" of this unit has not taken the time to learn the subtle difference in sound that different targets make. I've gotten to where before I dig (or don't dig) I can call a pull-tab of either type as well as a bottle cap or screw cap. With the Cibola, coins hit hard and make an unmistakable sound. It's also a ring magnet - I've found 9 rings with it in about a year compared to 4 that I had found in the two years before with other detectors.
I've used Garrett, Minelab, and White's as main detectors. I've found good stuff with them and they all had their good points, but since I invariably kept going to the Cibola and I'm not a wealthy person I went ahead and sold my three other units a couple months ago and bought a small coil for my Cibola. I haven't regretted my decision.
The Cibola is the lightest detector I've ever used. On those occasions when I'm able to get out for a full 8-10 hour day with my best buddy and hunting partner the lightness and ease of use is really appreciated. My buddy uses a Garrett GTI 2500 which is Garrett's top of the line and a very good machine with tons of bells and whistles. Before I got the Cibola I considered getting one but at almost a thousand dollars the cost was prohibitive. He always found significantly more than I did until I got the Cibola and since then I'm actually slightly ahead of him!
The Cibola has the best trash separation and pinpointing of any detector I've ever used. I have the 8X9 stock coil and recently added the little 5.75 concentric coil which is not as deep as the stock but is absolutely amazing in trashy areas and tot lots.
As I've gotten more experienced with this unit, I've become more proficient at running the unit "hot" in older areas I detect with the sensitivity turned up to 10 or higher and the threshold turned way up too. This gives me a lot more chatter, but it also seriously increases the depth of this unit. If the area is too trashy or the ground too mineralized, I still have to turn it down. But in moderate to lightly trashy areas I crank it up. Last weekend I made my deepest find yet - a 1928 Mercury dime at a measured and unexaggerated 10 inches! Although I got a quarter before with my Xterra at 10 inches, the Cibola is the only machine that has gotten me deeper than 8 inches on any coin smaller than a quarter. Admittedly, we had several inches of rain the week before so I'm sure that helped the Cibola get deeper. But a dime at 10 inches is impressive and says a whole lot about the surprisingly deep power of this machine.
They call detectors like this without an ID display "beep and dig" but that's really a misnomer. This machine should be called a "beep and dig or don't dig" machine because once you learn what this machine is telling you, you won't be digging much trash unless you want to remove junk that is possibly masking good targets.
One more thing I love about this machine. I like to use a fast sweep speed and this machine handles that perfectly without missing anything. It has lightning fast recovery time.
I try to never say never, but I don't see myself buying another detector for a long long time.
Average rating:4.7 based on 6 reviews
Rated: stars submitted by Eddie Herman from Belleville, IL submitted on 12/31/1969
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Cibola notes
I have been using my Cibola for a couple of months now. Just long enough to discover most of it's limitations. So here are my gripes. No visual display. Monotone beep upon locating target in discriminator mode. In all metal mode you can get a high pitched squeal out of it if it's a big target like a can. Ok now the good bits. It is very simple to use. I could teach anyone how to use it well in less than a minute. Nice long battery life. Light weight that doesn't tire me out. A nice detector for beginners.Average rating:4.7 based on 6 reviews
Rated: stars submitted by Mike from Tracy CA submitted on 12/31/1969
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Great seeded hunt machine
The Cibola is great for hunting with a lot of other detectors, such as a seeded hunt. If another detector gets to close and starts creating feedback, no problem, just flip the frequency switch and problem solved. I also don't use the pin pointer much. A simple X pattern and the Cibola is on the target.Average rating:4.7 based on 6 reviews
Rated: stars submitted by Rod Reeves from Irrigon Oregon submitted on 12/31/1969
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Very Dependable machine
I own one, and like it. I can't say that it's any better than the Silver uMax, because in my opinion, it isn't. But it's still worth a 5 star rating, and if you get one, you won't regret it.Average rating:4.7 based on 6 reviews
Rated: stars submitted by Richard Whitmore from Virginia submitted on 12/31/1969
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Cibola is for real !!!
I've had my Cibola for a couple years now and really enjoy it every time I use it. It is very simple to use and extremely lightweight. Turn the machine on, set the sens and choose your disc and away you go!!! I see no need for the pinpoint button as this machine is so crisp just a simple x-ing will locate the target. I've found the discriminator very accurate and does what its supposed to do. Most people want to know "how deep is it", I always reply deep enough!!! My deepest target was a wad of copper wire at about 15" deep. Most folks don't want to dig that deep, especially in a manicured lawn or park!!Overall a very dependable and capable machine that does a good job, it may not be what everyone wants though. Now if only Tesoro could use this machine and add a VDI type meter hmmm....
Average rating:4.7 based on 6 reviews
Rated: stars submitted by Greg from SW NY State submitted on 12/31/1969
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