DetectorPro Headhunter UW

[Fletch88]

Anyone used this machine very much? It sure looks to be a great setup without having to lug around a 5lb box! Is it a single tone like the Tiger? Looks like a great machine for snorkeling and diving.

 

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[SouthFLdigger]

Ive only seen one review for this machine, looks like it uses the Fisher 1280X circuit, its low frequency with much improved electronics and DSP. I don't know how it performs in salt water sand as far as depth. I know its a single frequency VLF machine. I always wonder if recent digital developments in software and hardware have allowed such machines to see through the fog of Natrium and Chlorine. It would be great if a single frequency VLF machine could see a coin 11-12 inches beneath the salty sand and not go crazy. So much power in a compact package! I'm also patiently waiting for an unbiased well performed test on this machine on a very high salinity beach.

 

[SouthFLdigger]

Check this out Fletch

 

[Fletch88]

That is pretty amazing for single single freq machine to run that well. I don't know if DP still offers the 12" coil on the UW. I was thinking more of the 8" for snorkeling and diving anyway. It's rare that you're going to be able to dig with handsa and fanning more than 7-10 inches anyway and the 8" coil is more maneuverable. I know DP had some horror stories with some of the first Pi units that were used for diving. I think they have the UW built much better to withstand diving depths. What I have in mind to dive is 90% freshwater and less than 60'. I actually traded my Omega for a 8" Tiger since starting this post and I know they are tough as nails and proven to hit small gold better than Cz and excal in freshwater.

 

[SouthFLdigger]

That is pretty amazing for single single freq machine to run that well. I don't know if DP still offers the 12" coil on the UW. I was thinking more of the 8" for snorkeling and diving anyway. It's rare that you're going to be able to dig with handsa and fanning more than 7-10 inches anyway and the 8" coil is more maneuverable. I know DP had some horror stories with some of the first Pi units that were used for diving. I think they have the UW built much better to withstand diving depths. What I have in mind to dive is 90% freshwater and less than 60'. I actually traded my Omega for a 8" Tiger since starting this post and I know they are tough as nails and proven to hit small gold better than Cz and excal in freshwater.

Sounds like you are perfectly set Fletch, i can see the allure of the Detector Pro Underwater unit. Can that lithium ion battery even be changed after it degrades after a year or two of hard use without paying hundreds to have it removed from the water tight case? I love the ruggedness of the Sand Shark/ TS and the CZ-20/21 units but the weight can be a bear. I lift 4 times a week and im fairly strong, but after 7 hours of swinging that cz-20 i wanna fling it into the ocean lol, i don't like to hipmount , this stresses the coil cable and connectors quite a bit. I might snag up one of those UW units when more reviews surface, hopefully they can make one with a 10" coil that can go down 10" in wet sand.

 

[soilsifter]

Nice video comparison, I was having problems w/ the audio or was there non. I am interested in the detector pro underwater. It would have been nice to hear the machines responses.

 

[Fletch88]

Here's another one that you can hear the audio somewhat. It seems like the perfect scuba/ snorkeling travel machine. I also spoke with Gary at DetectorPro and enjoyed talking directly with the person who runs the day to day bussiness. They make good products all the way around.

 

[Fletch88]

UPDATE:
I love this machine for diving in freshwater. Haven't scored any gold yet but only because I haven't put the coil over any! Machine is very easy to use for diving and snorkeling. Have not had a chance to try it in saltwater yet but will be soon I hope!!!

 

[Dancer]

So 6 years later, Dancer buys a Headhunter Pirate Pro. For wet sand & wading on the Gulf shore. Vlf so was crossing my fingers. Bought it as a backup, but soon put my trusty away. Mine has the splash proof phones and 8" coil. Had a great time being able to hunt longer and further down the beach. Scored a 14K pendant, a Silver hoop Earring, 444 coins worth little over $28. Depth was down to say 6" or so. Hard to tell can I tried to keep hunting on hard sand. All this in February 2019. Looking into a HH Pirate Pro with the 12" coil.

 

[TooManyHobbies]

I know it's an old thread, but I love the HH UW, since day one. Easy to learn and use. Deepest coin so far was a buffalo nickel around 10-12 inches in fresh water. Chatters once in a while, but no difference fresh or salt water.
Have only found 3 gold rings and maybe a dozen silvers so far, but all sounded off strong.