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[beerguy]

Hey, beach hunters.

I live in Western Washington and have decided that I will start shallow water hunting in 2016.

I have 6 or 7 land detectors, but nothing that is submersible.

I live on an island, so saltwater is very close to me, but I can see hunting lakes as well.

So here is your chance to help me spend my money.

Is it an Excal, CZ21, or a lesser machine like an AT Pro or 1280? Something else?

I can see migrating to getting Scuba gear to continue the migration.

Keep in mind, I do not need another land detector.

Thanks

 

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[redcobra8u]

Beerguy, I'll be at the parents summer home in Roche around July 4th. Maybe I'll see you there lol.

Hands down if you plan on diving, the Excal II. I love mine. Have an AT Pro as well but save your money, not good in salty conditions at all

Sal

 

[beerguy]

Thanks for the response Sal.

I see a lot of people use those, looks like a safe bet.

I will probably have to sell a few machines so I do not upset the wife, but I have a few to spare.

I can part with a Xterra 305, my XLT, and a Tesoro uMax.

eBay, here I come!

 

[cudamark]

Salt water + discrimination = Minelab. Either CTX if you're just shallow water hunting, or the Excalibur if deeper than 10'. The CZ21 is not a bad choice either, but, I'd rather use an Excal myself.....and I do!

 

[Captain Caveman]

I have a CZ20 and love it. To be fair, I've never used another salt water machine so I cannot compare.

 

[beerguy]

I used to have a cz 6a and a cz 7a pro. Loved them both. If I could find a used fisher I would have no issues with that.

 

[lookindown]

CZ21...built tough and reliable.

 

[slider66]

Beerguy, I'll be at the parents summer home in Roche around July 4th. Maybe I'll see you there lol.

Hands down if you plan on diving, the Excal II. I love mine. Have an AT Pro as well but save your money, not good in salty conditions at all

Sal

I agree with you. I have the Excal II and 1000. Also the AtPRO. AtPRO does not cut it around saltwater. It is a great machine but not for the beach.

 

[jeepGold]

Ctx or excal. Ctx right out of the box plus a 10.00 oring fix or the excal moded with a straight shaft, remote pinpoint, and better headphones. If u buy either new they will come to the same price. Moded excal you will kill your warranty. I say 3030, then before the warranty expires in 3 yrs, sell it for an excal...I have both and love them equally.

 

[beerguy]

jeepGold, I am not familiar with the remote pinpoint on the Excal. Explain?

Also, what is up with the headphones?

 

[jeepGold]

It's a toggle or push button switch hardwired to your machine and mounted to your hand grip. Myself, I hunt in pinpoint. When I hear a target I switch the toggle to discrim. If I get a double blip I dig it. If it nulls I usually walk
If it has a threshold break I'll investigate.. a couple guys on here do the mod including kellyco.

Headphones. You have options but I like gray ghost amphibians.

 

[RustyGold]

If you have all the land detectors you need then I would recommend the Excal. I love this detector!