Recent content by WaterWalker

Just pack it in with your clothes. I gave up the separate bag for my detecting gear back 15+ years ago when the airlines were going to charge $75.00 each way to Cancun and back. With the $150 saved I bought a SS Scoop with a two-piece handle that would fit into my one suitcase. Everything I...

I have a 3 inch piece of brass rod that slips into the lower shaft. It overcomes the buoyancy of the coil and the need for the constant force needed to keep the coil on the bottom and does not affect the detectors operation. Stainless steel rod could be used also. I have used this "fix" for some...

If you are in waders, try a back brace. I use one and it helps. but I have not tried one when in a bathing or wet suit. I have thought about doing so, but I do not know what the salt water would do to the brace's material. Also, summer digging is less strenuous than when in waders and digging...

It took me 30 years to find my first and second silver dollars. not another one since. Next year is my 40th year metal detecting, maybe I will get a nice anniversary present also. WELL DONE! WaterWalker

Boy, those were the days even 5 years ago there were plenty of targets to dig. Today a three hour hunt yielded one silver and one titanium ring and only 6 coins. This year's totals are way down for 2016, and even going back to the 1980's. I see fewer swimmers, no alcohol, more water parks, kids...

It sure did not have the beach-goes back in the mid 1990's when I was there. How things change, as we all have.

If you have a FORD, you are in luck. You can get an optional KEY PAD at the dealer. The keypad is affixed to the car's door and you can set your own code. Bingo...leave everything locked up in the car, safe and sound as long as you do not forget the combo. I have a keypad on my Focus, and...

Aren't dreams wonderful? Great return! Thanks from all those that love returning rings, and those receiving them back. WaterWalker, one of TheRingFinders.

For HEAVY detectors (i.e. ATX and ATPRO with an 18 inch coil) I use the Minelab PROSwing45. It is heavy duty with all kinds of adjustments with an equally heavy price. But the lesser harnesses just did to hold up my heaviest detectors. I did add a 3D printed attachment point instead of the...

The is an electronic circuit board under the black cap. I could not find a replacement available in the US. The manufacturer of the package wanted to know how many 100s of the cell I wanted. They do not sell individual units. That leaves us going to Minelab repair at this time. The...

which ever one you go with...MEASURE THE LENGTH fully assembled. I know of a few that have bought the BEHIND the elbow and the length as used while detecting would not fit into the detectorist's car. The OVER/UNDER did fit for length. I have the OVER/UNDER and it works well for me. Personally I...

Each detector has it own strengths. I own both and can make a recommendation for each. Size, weight, cost, control features, discrimination, audio sounds, object(s) being searched for in the environment it is being used in, accessories available, and the list goes on. Each feature is important...

I counted 7 including the black sand beach in Iceland that I have been to. Great memories. Get healed up soon...

I picked up an almost new DetectorPro HH Underwater model as a traveling back up some 4 years ago, except for the 8" coil, I usually swing a 15" coil, it is a great detector. Not a match for the Excalibur AT series or newer Equinox, but it is fun to use and compact for traveling. The coil woks...

I love using a 15inch coil both fresh and salt water in the summertime...fresh drop, not looking for anything deep. The bigger the area, the faster you con move onto the next beach. Winter time in the rocks I'll go to a PI detector with an 8inch coil to get around the rocks and black sand. I've...