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What detector for Beach use?

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	What detector for Beach use? « on: December 27, 2008, 06:38:09 pm »

Hello,

can you tell me what detector is best for beach use?

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	Re: What detector for Beach use? « Reply #1 on: January 08, 2009, 03:53:43 pm »

One person can't tell another person the best beach detector for them.
There are so many variables and everyone is different.

All I can suggest is to have a look in Md shops online and see whats on offer,
what it can do and the price.
Once you have selected 2 or 3 possibles then check
as many reviews and field tests until you find your ideal machine. Great

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	Re: What detector for Beach use? « Reply #2 on: January 08, 2009, 05:00:04 pm »

I would suggest a Fisher CZ 20 / 21 which is a really great allround detector both for beach land and underwater use.

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	Re: What detector for Beach use? « Reply #3 on: January 31, 2009, 11:25:04 am »

A lot depends on the type of beach you're hunting. Some units don't respond very well to black sand, so a machine that might be good in FL might not be as good in CA. Also, it depends if you're searching in the water or just the wet/dry sand. I use a Whites BHID for the salt water beaches. You may want to consider that or an Excalibur. If you are just interested in searching the wet/dry sand then the Minelab Sovereign is a good choice. I would encourage you to do as much research as possible and decide based upon the type of conditions in your area. Good luck.

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	Re: What detector for Beach use? « Reply #4 on: January 31, 2009, 11:49:05 am »

The Garrett Infinium does very well on the beach, plus you can wade out into the surf line where all the goodies are.

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	Re: What detector for Beach use? « Reply #5 on: January 31, 2009, 01:08:56 pm »

My list is : 1. Minelab Excalibur 1000 , Fisher CZ-20 a 1st place tie !!! 2 . Garrett Infinium especially for salt water beach areas. 3. Whites Beach hunter I.D. is in last place !!...Just my opinion , do not want to start a Riot here ! Round About

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	Re: What detector for Beach use? « Reply #6 on: January 31, 2009, 01:21:26 pm »

My first beach and surf was a Whites Surfmaster PI. It did a bang up job as well, but the Infinium is a much better detector.

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	Re: What detector for Beach use? « Reply #7 on: January 31, 2009, 04:09:42 pm »

ORO . There is not such a thing as a beach and surf detector . They are all just detectors ! . The trick is to get hold of a good detector that will register all metals . My choise would be a good PI meteal detector with a discrimination factor built in . Cornelius

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	Re: What detector for Beach use? « Reply #8 on: January 31, 2009, 04:10:06 pm »

Hello Britboy!

Welcome to our forum and thanks for your posting.

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	Re: What detector for Beach use? « Reply #9 on: February 15, 2009, 08:34:30 am »

As far as I can tell, there are no good pulse detectors that can discriminate anywhere like a VLF can do. I use a pulse on the beach and in the water, but only on relatively clean beaches. When I get to areas where there is trash, I use a waterproofed Sovereign. I could just as well use a Excaliber, but I hip mount my detectors for longer use with out fatigue, and the Excaliber isn't so good for that. Plus I can waterproof a Sovereign meter for water use as well. I tried out the Fisher CZ-20 several years ago, but I like the multi tones of the Sovereign much better. I am still waiting for a good pulse that can 'really' discriminate.

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