CZ-21 or Excal

[Heavy32]

Just wanted to know if anyone had used both of these, and which one would you recommend? I'll be hunting freshwater 60-70% of the time but will make as many trips to the beach as the wife will allow... LOL... I live in SE Tx if that helps. Thanks

 

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[kleinerschmitter]

Both detectors will do just fine for what you plan on using them for. Technically, I'm not the best person to give you advice since I do not own both, I only own an Excal II but I'll give you my impressions. Excal II costs more, if you use your machine a crazy amount the cost eventually might even out by how much you'll save in battery money but right off the bat, the Excal II is >$300 more. Having said that, I absolutely love my Excal, I bought it from a well known member on this site and it has worked flawlessly for me and I love how I can just go out and use it, I don't go out enough to truly be one with my machine, but the Excal II is easy to use, from what I've heard though, the CZ-21 is just as user friendly. If you want to purchase a still in great condition CZ-20, you can purchase 2 of them for the price you would spend on a used Excal II.

To be perfectly honest, although some may disagree, I got the general impression back when I did all my research that the biggest difference between the 2 is the price tag. Both run 2 frequencies or greater, both are great machines down to around 12 inches and transition flawlessly from dry to wet to underwater use. You can set a discrimination on either, can control your sensitivity, and if you so desire you can eliminate trash with either one. You'll find members here who swear by the Excal II and you'll find others who swear by the CZ-21, the honest answer is, if you put your coil over a gold ring while you're holding either one, you're most likely coming home with a gold ring.

 

[Heavy32]

Thanks for the information Schmitter.

 

[lookindown]

You cant go wrong with either one...they are very close in performance.

 

[OBN]

I'm a Excalibur man, but own and use the CZ20 also, 8 n 10....Like KS and LD said, either is a fine choice. The CZ is built like a tank...if you plan on using it a lot, you may want to think CZ. One thing about CZ21's some are hot and some are extremely hot. Excalibur II's will be very close in performance to each other. And give you a little more information on the targets then the CZ...What you find will be site dependent, either will do well if it's there. Good Luck...

 

[bigscoop]

I've used both a lot. In freshwater they are both top notch machines. In saltwater, especially turbulent saltwater, I'd give the Excal the definite edge. In freshwater environments I'd go with the 10" coils, in the saltwater environment, especially when water hunting, I'd go with the 8" coils unless conditions were extremely calm with little to no current.

 

[Sandman]

I have a hard time deciding which one to use myself.

 

[gamiller]

I have had both, they both are excellent machine. Really prefer excel but for they are too delicate for me . Advantage to the CZ because they are more durable.

 

[Heavy32]

Thanks for all the feedback guys. Think I'm leaning closer and closer to the CZ side...(I think... lol...) Would it be worth the money saved to look for a good used CZ-20, or is the 21 worth the extra $$$... From what I have read they both work with 5 & 15khz.. is that right? Thanks again!

 

[G.A.P.metal]

I don`t think First Texas works on the CZ-20 any more !
Gary

 

[gamiller]

Some members of this forum have done well buying used. I prefer the piece of mind of having a warranty. I would be extremely upset if I bought used and found out 2weeks later it didn't work. One of the sponsors gave me a good deal last year

 

[R.Danneskjold]

I was thinking of trading my excal 2 for a CZ-21

 

[lookindown]

Thanks for all the feedback guys. Think I'm leaning closer and closer to the CZ side...(I think... lol...) Would it be worth the money saved to look for a good used CZ-20, or is the 21 worth the extra $$$... From what I have read they both work with 5 & 15khz.. is that right? Thanks again!

New or used, the machine will pay for itself.

 

[treasurecoasteric]

No wrong answer on this one guys.

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[MBbeachrat]

Excal better on small gold (engagement rings). CZ 21 can be swung quicker and better on silver. Handy for treasure coast. If you can't get both I would get Excalibur. All I used be for the CTX 3030.