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[Mike(NC)]

I do in fact love Troy's X5. Excellent for coins and relics and it dies search deep. I have not had it to the ocean beach however. And the beaches are close to three hours from here.

Has anyone used this machine on a salt water beach? It does have a "Beach Mode" toggle switch but would sure like to get some first hand knowledge from those who have actually used one there. Thanks in advance.

 

[Terry Soloman]

Fine on the dry sand, but no good on wet saltwater sand.

 

[Mike(NC)]

Fine on the dry sand, but no good on wet saltwater sand.

How much falsing Terry? Controllable to any degree at all or basically just forget it?

 

[Terry Soloman]

How much falsing Terry? Controllable to any degree at all or basically just forget it?

Bad falsing, all the toggle really does is drop sensitivity. Yes, you can do a SLIGHT negative ground balance on the wet sand in beach mode, then drop the sensitivity another three-notches. You will lose depth but cut 50% of the false beeps. DO NOT touch the wet sand with the coil! Good Luck and Big Gold!

 

[Mike(NC)]

I think I'll pass and most likely buy one of them Minelab Manticores. That would not be worth the trip with all them issues. Thanks for the info.