Sand Shark users.....

[fwcrawford]

I recently bought a Sand Shark with the 8" coil and was wondering if those using this detector use a stabilizer for the coil to keep it from moving while searching.
I made one for mine, but have not used it yet and even without it, the coil seems pretty tight.
Thanks in advance for any replies,
Felix

 

[tvr]

Felix,
I've got an older Sand Shark with a connector and have 8 and 10.5 inch coils. When I've used the 8 inch coil, I did not have problems with it flipping around at all. I use the 10.5 inch coil a lot more. In water that moves a lot, the 10.5 coil gets flipped if it gets out of line with the water movement. It normally gets out of line with the water movement when I am trying to recover a target or get pushed around and am looking for footing. I have not added a stabilizer. I tighten things as tight as I can by hand and carry a spare nylon bolt and wing nut in case I snap one. I dislike adding more overall water drag like a stabilizer may add. I also like to change the angle of the coil to adapt for the different swings used when in the water or over wet sand. A stabilizer makes it more difficult to change the angle. I say, just get out there and hunt with the Sand Shark and add the stabilizer if your conditions indicate you need one. You experiences with it will guide you.
Cheers,
tvr

 

[tomtomnc]

I ordered a plastic coil stabilizer from an on line dealer. The first time out I stepped on it in the surf and it snapped in two. Well I wasn't going to buy a second one from them so I made one and all seem to be well . Went out five times with it so far and no movement in the toughest surf . I used a plastic hanger and a dermel tool ,both item sitting around most of our homes.Good luck and HH,Tom

 

[BeachMDer]

I don't have a problem with my 10" coil moving around, but my detector is new.