Pinpointer Wars!

CincinnatiKid

Bronze Member
Nov 5, 2013
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Cincinnati Ohio
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XP Deus, Garrett ProPointer
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All Treasure Hunting
Hi all. Happy Holidays.
I believe the Garrett Pro Pinpointer is the best ever produced. Please let me list a few others;
Minelab Pro-Find 25, $169
Nokta RS, $129.95
Whites Bullseye 2, $119.95
DetectorPro Pistol Probe, $169.99
Fisher F-Point, $58.65
Bounty Hunter Pinpointer, $59.95
Harbor Frieght Pinpointer, $16.99
In listing these, as there are many others, I refer to general land use. This said, I think it's time for a "fully waterproof" land Pinpointer. Sure you can use RV sealant on all listed, but it will void all warranties.
When Garrett introduced the AT-Pro, Minelab answered w the 3030. Yes, the price difference is large. But then Minelab shows us the "25".
My question is this; why can't a huge detector co. Step up and mass produce a waterproof land Pinpointer!? Rain doesn't stop me...
Peace
 

whammy

Sr. Member
Oct 23, 2012
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Conquest New York
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Whites Vision, DFX, Eagle Spectrum
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All Treasure Hunting
Don't know if this helps, but yesterday I was looking at videos shot in the water, and they were using the Garrett Pro Pointer. Showed it being used under water and at times you could hear it beeping when it neared a target.
 

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CincinnatiKid

Bronze Member
Nov 5, 2013
2,079
1,220
Cincinnati Ohio
Detector(s) used
XP Deus, Garrett ProPointer
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Thanks Wham. Yes the Garrett can be submersed quickly w/o damage, even washed under running water. Beau O., NuggetNoggin and others, me included, use general silicone caulking. This voids warranty. I/we need a general purpose Pinpointer that is fully waterproof with out modification. Peace
 

relicmeister

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Jul 26, 2012
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2,131
Poconos, Nw.NJ & Delaware Valley
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XP Orx Deus II, 9” coil
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Relic Hunting
I'm on my second pro=pointer in two years. I know I'm rough on them, but mud does a number on the speaker if it isn't covered with a fine-screen filter. (WINTER HUNTING IS WET AND MUDDY)
i'm sending the first one in for repair or replacement because of this and falsing. I'd pay a little more for a true waterproof pinpointer.
 

Msbeepbeep

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Jun 24, 2012
15,787
24,131
MA
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M-6, pro pointer, pistol probe
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All Treasure Hunting
I'd be put'n mine in a zip lock bag. Will be getting a new one soon. Had my whites since,1994.
 

Rookster

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Nov 24, 2013
29,382
111,598
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XP Deus, F75Ltd., AT PRO, Garrett pointer
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Cache Hunting
I like to hunt after a good rain. It just makes since to have a pointer that's waster proof. I just use electrical tape wrapped around the speaker on my Garrett with very small holes punched in the speaker side. It keeps the water out very well. That's the cheap way. I'd probably buy a fully waterproof one though. Good luck
 

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CincinnatiKid

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Nov 5, 2013
2,079
1,220
Cincinnati Ohio
Detector(s) used
XP Deus, Garrett ProPointer
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Thanks ModernMiner. I specifically didn't list the Vibra-Probe. It's generally used for diving, has no speaker and only has "tip" detection. Garrett would corner the market if they will simply "waterproof" their existing ProPointer.
 

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