Hi! Newbie here hoping to learn from you all here...

[fishingdevil]

Hi there,

I just started looking at this as a hobby... we live near the beach and the entire family simply loves the outdoors.
Since the beach is only a short walk away, it made perfect sense for us to start this as a family hobby so that everyone in the family can enjoy...
I hope to learn more about this hobby... and first thing first... can someone give me some pointers as to which metal detectors I should buy as my first beach combing tool? My budget is $650

Cheers!

 

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[ret-detector]

Welcome...

from Central Florida!


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[vpnavy]

Welcome aboard from the great state of Pennsylvania (USA)!

You didn't mention your state - but you might consider jumping over to Sub-Forums: Select Your Area.... and selecting your state for information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state.
You will get a bunch of recommendations from member's - you have a tough decision ahead of you. However, whatever you decide - please consider buying one from one of

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[Metal Detecting Stuff]

Welcome FishingDevil,

I can recommend a couple of detectors in your price range. The Garrett AT Pro is water proof to 10 feet, and has a ground balnace capability to minimize the effects of salt mineralization. It allows you to discriminate out all the small nails and bobby pins. If you want to go deeper than 10 feet, the Garret Sea Hunter can go to 200 feet deep, and it is in the same price range. The Sea Humter has minimal discrimination.

Wayne

www.metaldetectingstuff.com

 

[smalltowngirl13]

Hello and welcome to the forum!

 

[Urban Grund]

Welcome from Michigan!

 

[fishingdevil]

Hi guys! Thank you for the very warm welcome! Im from singapore. Is there a sub forum for singapore?
I was looking at metaldetector.com. Is it a good place to make my purchase?

 

[fishingdevil]

I saw this detector on MD.com Tesoro Tiger Shark Metal Detector Review - Metaldetector.com ? Blog ? Metal Detector products from Detector Electronics Corp
Is it any good? Anyone has any experience with this brand?

 

[fishingdevil]

Welcome FishingDevil,

I can recommend a couple of detectors in your price range. The Garrett AT Pro is water proof to 10 feet, and has a ground balnace capability to minimize the effects of salt mineralization. It allows you to discriminate out all the small nails and bobby pins. If you want to go deeper than 10 feet, the Garret Sea Hunter can go to 200 feet deep, and it is in the same price range. The Sea Humter has minimal discrimination.

Wayne

www.metaldetectingstuff.com

Hi MDS, for using on beach... which will you personally recommend? More discrimination or less?

 

[firemac]

welcome

 

[cudamark]

Hi MDS, for using on beach... which will you personally recommend? More discrimination or less?

Welcome. As for discrimination or not, a lot will depend on the beach and how much junk (i.e. iron/steel) is present. If your beaches are fairly clean, a good PI unit from any of the major manufacturers will work very well. You will have to dig every target however so keep that in mind. If you have more than a little junk, a detector with iron discrimination is a must. I think the best one out there is the Excalibur if you plan on going into the water. If it's just wet sand and ankle deep water you're hunting, you can have good service out of an E-trac, Explorer, or Sovereign. The AT Pro will work but IMO not nearly as well. The CTX3030 is also an excellent option if you have the $$$$.