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GeorgeinSC

GeorgeinSC

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Since I live within 30 miles of the Ocean (South Carolina) I am considering the purchase of a detector that I can use wading in the surf and not have to worry about getting it wet. I currently use a VLF (BBS) machine that works great on the sand but I am worried about getting it wet if I go wading and it certainly is not water resistant let alone water proof.

My problem is what detector can I get that is in my price range of 500-700 dollars that will do the job. I am considering the Garrett AT Pro due to its price and discrimination ability. I do not like to dig iron/steel.

I wonder if any of you use the AT Pro wading in salt water and the pro's and Con's that you find in doing so. I read that the AT Pro works great in the fresh water but am concerned about the ability of the machine to handle the salt water. I have read some poor reviews online. Of course I know those reviews are just one persons opinion.

Thanks

HH
 
Excalibur's are my favourite, I bought mine second hand because I couldn't afford new. It has paid for itself many times over :) good luck
 
Hi, for your price range , there's two detectors I like. 1st is the tesoro sand shark, it's a pi machine. I have one and it is simple to work and is great. 2 is the garret pi machine. I went with the tesoro because there great and the life time warranty they have.Read article's by Terri soloman on this forum. He is very knowledgeable on these machines. Price is under $600.00. you wont go wrong.
 
at pro is not good for salt water it is single freq machine great for fresh water though. go for a good used cz-20,21. If you can get down to folly or IOP one of these days ill let you try my ctx3030 and fisher cz-21 see how you like it. I love the 3030 i have not used my cz-21 much since the ctx. I do still use the cz-21 for in the surf use the ctx mostly for wet,dry.
 
Terry, go away please. Not to be rude. But you do not belong offering advice to people on the forum. Clearly, the OP has stated that they are interested in a VLF machine BECAUSE THEY DO NOT WANT TO DIG IRON!!!

He is on the east coast, loaded with mineralized soil and IRON!!!

@OP. Be patient. Scour the net. You will find an excal or a cz 20/21 for the right price. Research them both, so you know the odds an ends about the brands. ATpro...highly recommended for fresh water only.

There is a learning curve with the EII...but there is lots of info and lots of forum members that will offer advice, just be wary of a at least one...giving you bad advice.

hh an gl -Joe

hunter12 said:
Hi, for your price range , there's two detectors I like. 1st is the tesoro sand shark, it's a pi machine. I have one and it is simple to work and is great. 2 is the garret pi machine. I went with the tesoro because there great and the life time warranty they have.Read article's by Terri soloman on this forum. He is very knowledgeable on these machines. Price is under $600.00. you wont go wrong.
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Excalibur I use mine in fresh water have not been to salt water . All it take is one good ring and that detector is paid for. :twodetecting::minelab::cheers:e
 
Excalibur or CZ 20/21. I have both and really like them. If you get the CZ a chest or hip mount is recommended for sand and land. In the water I leave it on the shaft and it hangs/floats in a manner that ideal. Control face bobbing at the surface, arm cup positioned just just right. The Excalibur INMHO needs a straight shaft for comfort. You should download and read the manuals for both. Some people are put off by manual ground balancing (CZ) buts its real easy.
 
Thanks Folks for the input. I don't think the At Pro will be joining my arsenal any time soon. I have an excellent machine for everything but wading in the water. It would work fine if it were water proof or even resistant like the pro. But I cant take the chance of one rogue wave or one fall (us old folks do things like that) and the machine would be ruined and I would be out 1K dollars. I will just have to keep looking. I did get an offer on a CZ-20 and will have to consider getting it as soon as I raise the dollars involved.
 
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