Depth readings on ID Edge, & Coin Strike

[tippyhound]

I am considering purchasing either a ID Edge or a Coin Strike. Because I have a serious hearing loose I have problems telling depth by sound, so the depth meter is important to me. How do you know your depth with the numeric 1-99 system? I would also like to know how the two machines compare to each other. Your help would be appreciated.

 

[Tony (NC)]

Think of it like this. If it shows "99" it is either a very large target or it is right on the surface. Think of it like this:

90 = 1"
80 = 2"
70 = 3"
...............and so on. So if I got a reading of "34" and the pinpoint showed a depth of "60", I'm digging like a mad man to get my silver quarter at 4" The numbers are pretty much the same on the 2 machines, but the C$ has a bit of an advantage in depth. Both machines will go deep. I think you will like either machine. Hope this helps!

 

[Mark in NC]

... the farther away the target is (on coin sized objects), the lower the number. High numbers = near the surface, low numbers = deep. Centering the pinpoint is super easy with this method, and it's great for "sizing" the target to see if it's really a deep soda can or a coin...

HH'n

Mark in NC

 

[Mark in NC]

n/t

 

[JCCPB]

Hi Tippy,

I own both the coinstrike and Edge. The depth readings are as the others say. It's not to hard to get used to it. My comment is that the Edge is an easier machine to learn and get used to than the coinstrike was, at least that's my experience. I've only used the Edge a few times this spring, but I've really been impressed so far.

 

[tippyhound]

Thanks for your quick heads up. Kind of thought it might be as you say (less depth larger numbers, deeper depth smaller numbers). That helps me a lot. Been a CZ user since they first come out, got away from it for a few years after back surgery. Gave my CZ6 to my son. Trying to get back in the swing to get some exercise and just get going again. Thank you all.

 

[Tony (NC)]

n/t

 

[-=john=-LexKy]

Hi!

A - get the Coinstrike and chest mount it to save your back
You don't need a harness. Just use a web belt. I do.

B - You don't need any sound at all, not even headphones.
Just set it on All Metal... swing...watch the numbers.
That's essentially what I do in most cases. I do not use headphones and could easily not use any sound. The only thing the sound is good
for is telling big solid iron from iron wire.

re depth

Even tho the depth numbers tell a lot, you will also get
just as much valid info from simply raising the coil while
swinging. If the depth says 99 and the signal is strong,
but it falls off fast as you raise the coil..then it's small on
top of the ground. The opposite and it's big and deep.


enjoy

-=j=-