pin pointers

[auoregon]

Has anyone used the vibra- probe 580 pinpointer? I like the garrett pro pointer but it not water proof as the vibra probe. If yes, how do you like it and well does it work?
Thanks, auoregon

 

[Monte]

Kurt, if you live in the general Portland, Oregon metro area I would be glad to meet you at a dealer's shop and show you the difference first-hand.

Other than that, I will tell you that I am not a big water hunter. Most water hunting in at the beach and there a sand scoop is a valuable tool. I don't use a pinpointer all the time. Seldom, actually, but I tote the Garrett Pro-Pointer on my equipment belt because it provides the best general performance of any hand-held pin-pointer I have ever used for the dollar invested.

I have used the Vibra Probes and, usually, have not been too impressed with their depth or their general usefulness, especially considering their larger, bulkier design.

Some people like them, I don't.

Monte

 

[leroy1937]

I like mine very much. The only one I'VE used. Not much dept

 

[fsa46]

Kurt, I am in the same situation, being a dirt digger and just getting into surf hunting. I wouldn't never be without my Pro Pointer, I think it's great. However, not being waterproof would be a problem around salt water. I read a post on one of the sites ( possibly here ) where a fellow hunter put his Pro Pointer in a vacuum bag and he said it worked great. Although he was a dirt hunter and just wanted to keep it waterproof the same would apply to hunting around the surf.

I had seen on-line where they sell vacuum bags, in different sizes, for people that make sausage and want to preserve them. With that configuration ( whatever size you want ) the Pro Pointer or any other pointer would fit perfectly into one of these bags and keep you pointer dry. When it's time to change the battery, just cut it , change the battery and reseal it.