10 X 5 elliptical widescan

[Jharhed]

Can anyone give me some input on this coil such as depth and pinpointing?, will be used on a vaquero

 

[Furious T]

I've used mine on my Cibola and Tejon. It's a good coil, though I cant say (probably haven't used it enough) whether ther's much advantage ofver the 9x8. Pinpointing is good, not quite as accurate as the concentric, but that's what I,m used to with DDs. Summary: I've found it a good coil, and used in the right conditions I'm sure it will go well for you, good depth on both of my detectors.

 

[trueblue]

Sapper whats the weight of the 10x5" compaired to the 9x8 ? does it give better seperation in the trash over the 9x8 ?

 

[Furious T]

trueblue, just weighed them...kitchen scales..10x5 weighs 1 lb 2 oz, 9x8 wighs 1 lb 1oz...so, not much difference. As regards separation, I think the 10x5 helps. Because it is narrower, then it can fit between the trash a bit better..I must say it is a while since I've used it because I've been playing with the 5.75 on my Eldorado and DeLeon...only got it a couple of months ago. It was one of those things that you say "must do that one of these days" and then forget. Finally got the 5.75 and wish I'd got it a few years ago. I've also got a 5.75 for the cibola and Tejon, and it's the coil I mostly use roand parks and places where there's plenty of rubbish. I've found heaps simply because I'm using the smaller coil. I can usually find the piece of rubbish that masked the coin so that I and others missed it previously. So the 9x8s are gathering dust while the little blokes are gathering goodies. HH Sapper.

 

[trueblue]

thanks Sapper , just what I wanted to know ..... I appreciate ya weighing them Ive been toyin with the idea of getting the 10x5 Elliptical coil for quite a while , Ive got a 10x12 but its a bit on the heavy side if I had scales I'd weigh it and post the weight , its a lot heavier than 9x8 an just to taxing on my back to get any use , if ya interested in a clean swap lemme know

"HH"

 

[Furious T]

trueblue, I've got a 12x10 for my Eldorado, so I've got a fair idea of the weight..My arm and back protest loudly and painfully when I use it for too long..thanks for the offer though. All the best

 

[trueblue]

cheers

 

[Jharhed]

Thanks for the input, i've been using the cleansweep on my deleon, but I think I'm going to rotate the CS out and get the 10x5 for my vaquero.

 

[Neil]

trueblue, just weighed them...kitchen scales..10x5 weighs 1 lb 2 oz, 9x8 wighs 1 lb 1oz...so, not much difference. As regards separation, I think the 10x5 helps. Because it is narrower, then it can fit between the trash a bit better..I must say it is a while since I've used it because I've been playing with the 5.75 on my Eldorado and DeLeon...only got it a couple of months ago. It was one of those things that you say "must do that one of these days" and then forget. Finally got the 5.75 and wish I'd got it a few years ago. I've also got a 5.75 for the cibola and Tejon, and it's the coil I mostly use roand parks and places where there's plenty of rubbish. I've found heaps simply because I'm using the smaller coil. I can usually find the piece of rubbish that masked the coin so that I and others missed it previously. So the 9x8s are gathering dust while the little blokes are gathering goodies. HH Sapper.

is this a misquote in weight or are the newer cleansweeps actually that light now? I had one years ago for the umax series, was one of the heaviest tesoro coils Ive ever used.

Neil

 

[trueblue]

is this a misquote in weight or are the newer cleansweeps actually that light now? I had one years ago for the umax series, was one of the heaviest tesoro coils Ive ever used.

I hope not as Im gunna purchase a 10x5 DD if its that much lighter than my heavy 10x12 DD

no mistake on those weights is there Sapper ????

 

[Furious T]

Just weighed them again, trueblue... 9x8, 1lb 1 oz; 10x5, 1 lb 2 oz....even if my kitchen scales aren't 100% accurate, the comparative weights are still accurate, i.e. the 10x5 is just a tad heavier than the 9x8. Sapper

 

[Furious T]

Just noticed Niel's post.... I am talking about the 10x5 eliptical....not the cleansweep.. I think the cleansweep is about 18x4 or 18x6, dont know for sure cos haven't got one. The 10x5 I talking about was first made for the Lobo Super Trac, but can be used on Cibola, Vacquero and Tejon as well...I hope this clears up any confusion was to which coil we are talking about. Sapper.

 

[trueblue]

Just weighed them again, trueblue... 9x8, 1lb 1 oz; 10x5, 1 lb 2 oz....even if my kitchen scales aren't 100% accurate, the comparative weights are still accurate, i.e. the 10x5 is just a tad heavier than the 9x8. Sapper

thanks Sapper , I appreciate it

 

[Neil]

Just noticed Niel's post.... I am talking about the 10x5 eliptical....not the cleansweep.. I think the cleansweep is about 18x4 or 18x6, dont know for sure cos haven't got one. The 10x5 I talking about was first made for the Lobo Super Trac, but can be used on Cibola, Vacquero and Tejon as well...I hope this clears up any confusion was to which coil we are talking about. Sapper.

Hey Furious, I was referring to the weight of the cleansweep because Ive used an older one and it was substantially heavier than the stock 9x8 coil, or so it felt. Ive never weighed any of the coils but the detector depot lists the cleansweep at 1.3 lbs which puts it just a tad heavier than the coils you mentioned, including the stock lobo eliptical coil. Maybe theyve made the cleansweeps lighter?
Appreciate you sharing the weights

HH
Neil

 

[Furious T]

Thanks Neil, didn't mean to offend. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't confused about the coils that trueblue was referring to, just so I wans't giving him a bum steer. I dont know much about the cleansweeps, haven't owned one...was tempted to buy one for working the beach, but then the thought of the sand piling up on the long coil made me go for the 12x10 instead; that was for the Eldorado, not the Cibola or Tejon.

 

[BigErn]

I use the 10.5 on my VAQ and I love it! I live in a heavy mineralized soil area near old mining camps and I find that I use this coil the most as it stays stable and is fairly deep depending on the specific ground conditions. Although it seems to be right on, I dont worry about the separation cuz if i hear a beep, i dig and I always hunt in AM. Check the GB from time to time and it will stay deep. Pinpointing is simple at either tip of the coil. The other day i hit a patch of sandy soil near a stream and dig a rusted old can at 15"+ it was loud and clear. I bet i would have heard it at 24" - its a good coil.