New PI waterproof detector....which one??

[itsaawgood]

So I have a White's Spectra V3i, a Garrett AT Pro, and a Fisher F2 (which Im trying to sell). I use the AT Pro in the water right now but am looking to add a waterproof PI machine to my collection. I would like to hear from current PI owners on their experience with their machine. Even better would be people that have owned different models and can give a good comparison. I am not brand loyal so any make & model waterproof PI machine right now is a consideration. Thanks in advance for your input!

 

[qicpic]

For the $ you cant beat either a Garrett Sea Hunter 2 or a Tesoro Sand shark, and the Tesoros are lifetime warranty and are a pleasure to deal with
just buy a good scoop you ll need it for sure
good luck
John

 

[itsaawgood]

I have one of the best water scoops available.....super, super heavy duty.....deep, difficult, and rocky digging is no problem. The scoop can outperform the user....lol

 

[Craig-PI]

Everyone has an opinion so I'll share mine... two easy to use and deep machines are the Whites Dual Field which I use as do many of my hunting buddies and the Detector Pro Headhunter PI which my hunting partner uses with great success...

 

[Terry Soloman]

Go with the Tesoro Sand Shark - you will LOVE this machine! - T

 

[John(Tx)]

n/t

 

[amberjack]

whites duel field here, but don't get one get another brand leave the good stuff for us df users

 

[Craig-PI]

I like that line... can I steal it?

 

[cuzzi25]

I just got a sand shark wit 10.5" coil & am liking it. Runs VERY stable, pinpointing is a breeze, easy to swing when mounted under the elbow, & plenty of depth & sensitivaty. You can def get a lil more depth out of a DF but you could be making adjustments & tuning on the fly to get max depth & stability. Depends on where you are & conditions. Sand shark is simple & rock solid unit.
Also, you cant change coils on new sand sharks as they are hardwired.

 

[amberjack]

I like that line... can I steal it?

 

[itsaawgood]

I have been advised that a PI machine for hunting Lake Michigan waters would not be a good idea....here is my new thread: http://www.findmall.com/read.php?26,1474454

 

[amberjack]

is there lots of iron there? maybe a garret infinium?

 

[Craig-PI]

I know quite a few who use PI's in freshwater and are very successful but remember iron does not break down in freshwater like it does in salt... if you want more depth than a VLF has to offer then buy a PI... I like the Dual Field but there are many others out there that are very good...

 

[Terry Soloman]

Tesoro Tiger Shark!

 

[bcoop]

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BCOOP

 

[joedirt]

I just got a Sea Hunter 2 for this summer. My first PI machine. I haven't used it yet. Still waiting for those warmer days.

 

[rarysgaard]

I have a brand new HeadHunter with 11" coil. They also have an 8" and they are interchangeable. This is a very light machine and easy to use. The works are in the headphones. This an extremely deep machine. I would recommend it.

 

[donlor4u]

i use the sand shark. it is so simple to use - rock solid - easy to pinpoint - plenty deep