Coil Question..?

[peg leg red]

First Off, Thanks to all for info. and replies on this site...
>> I am using an Elite with a handmade straight shaft that I made longer to cover more beach.. I now use the T-10" coil that came with the elite.. I am considering a bigger coil for more sand coverage..
(Question) ?..... What is the best suited coil for the Elite , for weight , sensitivity , etc. ??? . I am thinking about a Sunray, or a WOT,, or any other,if there is something better,, I hunt dry, wet and shallow water . I use Jolly Roger dual-control headphones now , if that mekes a difference..
I guess question # 2 is what is your opinion for headphones for the Sov.Elite.??I have had this beeper for about 3 mos.now and she is starting to talk to me..Yeah!!! Thanks in advance,, PegLegRed

 

[adam in cal]

the model I use is the predator . I find them to be very lound and the tones seem to seprate a bit ''crisper'' than the other three pair I tried ...........

 

[Rick(ND)]

For a bigger coil for the Sovereigns I like the Sun Ray S12 coil myself. I did the field test on it when it came out and was very surprised at how well this coil worked and the depth I was getting. It even separated real good for a big coil too and wasn't that heavy either. Now on headphones it may be wise to use what you have learned the Sovereign with, but if you were to change I found the Timberwolfs were the ones I like. These had the volume I needed as I am hard of hearing plus I like the tones with the Sovereign with them as I can tell my deep targets better. On my Explorer I like my Troy Pros for the volume it has on the Explorer and find the Sun Ray Pro Golds have a great tone too, but not enough volume for me, but seem to be find for those that don't need the volume.

 

[Art (NWOH)]

Hey Red........

The S-12 will be the lightest large coil. Since you made a longer rod, I doubt you would want to swing anything heavier unless you really like punishment.

Won't comment on headphones as we all have different requirements.

HH

 

[peg leg red]

Art, and others,,Thanks for replies,,, How much heavier is the Wot than the S-12.... I am working on a design now for the straight rod that may compensate for the weight difference......In everyones opinion opinion what is the 'BEST' big coil for the Elite, for performance and stability ? Or.. what about custom coils for specific machines and sand content?? Has any Elite users tried custom "BIG" coils on their (Deeper-Beeper) ?
>>> So much sand - so little time ... Peg Leg Red

 

[peg leg red]

Timberwolves are sounding like a good choice... I have about 3 or so mos. on the Jolly Rogers and that is the only ones I have ever used on the Elite.. Anyone ever used JR's and tried others on the elite and what is the difference ? good or bad? ..... PLR

 

[Art (NWOH)]

Can't answer that. Don't know exact weights of the different coils.
Don't know of any custom coils either.

Most who want a large coil for beach or wide open spaces use the WOT. You can get a bigger 18" Detech, but that size coil is reportedly not going to be as good on smaller objects.

I won't use a coil larger than 12.5" myself because of size and weight.

HH

 

[Rick(ND)]

I have tired a bigger coil and found the 12 inch for the weight and easier to use then the bigger coil plus I got better depth and better response with the S12 over the bigger one. I used it mostly for park and ballfield hunting