Finderskeeper
Active member
I know this is an older post...but a lot of people ask this question.
I have used many pin pointers.....and the one that I have right now.... is the Vibraprobe 585.
It is PI. It is unidirectional with only the tip being able to detect unlike so many others that have detection along the whole shaft. I have fought so many other pin pointers that were detecting the side of the detector and made it a much longer process.
I also like the way it notifies you...with vibration. When wearing headphones, it is nice to be able to feel the vibes instead of trying to hear them. It is also great underwater where beeping can be problematic. It is waterproof to 100 feet and a 9 volt battery will last a long time.
Air testing of a PI probe is not really indicative of its performance. A PI probe needs to be used in the sand or dirt.
This is my second Vibraprobe. My first one was stolen out of my car along with my Excalibur II. I had that first one for over 5 years and worked as good as the day I got it after 5 years.
I have used many pin pointers.....and the one that I have right now.... is the Vibraprobe 585.
It is PI. It is unidirectional with only the tip being able to detect unlike so many others that have detection along the whole shaft. I have fought so many other pin pointers that were detecting the side of the detector and made it a much longer process.
I also like the way it notifies you...with vibration. When wearing headphones, it is nice to be able to feel the vibes instead of trying to hear them. It is also great underwater where beeping can be problematic. It is waterproof to 100 feet and a 9 volt battery will last a long time.
Air testing of a PI probe is not really indicative of its performance. A PI probe needs to be used in the sand or dirt.
This is my second Vibraprobe. My first one was stolen out of my car along with my Excalibur II. I had that first one for over 5 years and worked as good as the day I got it after 5 years.