Need help with choosing a pi Machine

[Ace 250]

Hello all need help finding a water proof PI middle detector I have been looking at the Garrett see Hunter Mark 2 any thoughts on that detector and any other detector recommendation is much appreciated thanks

 

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[dieselram94]

If going PI, you can't beat the lifetime warranty of the sand shark.


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[Terry Soloman]

Tesoro Sand Shark. It is easy to use, lighter than other models, made in America with a Lifetime warranty for the original owner.

 

[ScubaDetector]

Two questions. Where are you located and why a PI? Just curious.

 

[Ace 250]

Located in ca and just looking to upgrade dto a ace250

 

[ScubaDetector]

You might want to talk to others in California about the iron content on the beaches then. I heard the black sand is terrible. You do know the PI will find every piece of can slaw and nail also. In trashy areas it will be a nightmare. However, it will go deep and if your beaches are clean you can find some fantastic targets. Some love them. others hate them because there is no discrimination. I have no idea what your beaches are like

 

[cactusman]

I chose the Garrett Sea Hunter MKII as you can swap out the coils and headphones. I use the 10x14 for wet sand for max depth, and the 8 inch for the surf, as it's easier to pin-point with and handle in the water.

As with any PI; be prepared to dig DEEP holes and a TON of trash! It's worth it, IMHO. Keep your VLF for the dry sand though.

 

[flgliderpilot]

PI is not an upgrade... re-think that,

 

[MTJosh]

I use Whites DFPI in CA. Research best for your area. Know a guy with garrett sea hunter. Haven't heard anything great about sand shark in CA. Good machine but locals not a fan of it. Be prepared to dig everything and deep. PI is needed in thick black sand areas in CA

 

[CASPER-2]

PI is not an upgrade... re-think that,

I think it is if you want to get it all - I got my Pi in 1995 and went to bunch of spots - bunch of guys said were
cleaned out and had stopped going to - went in there with pI and got a lot of gold and silver 1 1/2 feet and deeper with it
but see 99% of hunters are spoiled by discrim. - I started out with TR machines that had no discrim. and dug it all for yrs
and even on land I went to schools and parks thought to be cleaned out by guys with high priced discriminating machines and
I would slow down and boost my sensitivity and get all kinds of old stuff deep they missed because they cranked their discrimination
and lost depth - or junk masked good stuff with - under or next to trash
if I were him - I'd try and find someone with an old Pi and see if they'd let him try it
I used mine for 10yrs and could tell you when I had a nail or bobby pin or a deep silver or gold target - its all about learning your machine
but I still dug it all and that's how I learned whats what -- but that's me ---I still hunt in all metal and try to get it all
in a perfect world I wish all hunters used PIs or hunted in all metal and dug it all - then all we'd have to worry about is the fresh junk drops

 

[Da Sand Crab]

I always keep two Sand Sharks at the ready. That way I know I'll have a working one to use at all times.
I have benefited from the lifetime warranty service more than a few times. The last time I sent one in for new headphones they asked
me for proof of purchase to validate the warranty. I told them that that particular one was over ten years old and I bought it used from
ebay. I thought that would nullify the warranty but they said no problem and did all the work and returned it to me at no cost. In was stoked.
About 8 years ago, right before a hunt I changed the batteries. I didn't check the o-ring seal and jumped in the water. after a few minutes the
detector sound off out of control and then died. I noticed a tiny trail of bubbles coming from the corner of the box...yes, water leak. I quickly got
out of the water and ran to get a blow dryer at the nearest drug store. I thought, what the heck, nothing to lose. I dried it out and put it back together
and I swear against all odds, it fired back up and I went back to work. Solid, dependable and in my book the best.

 

[Ace 250]

Thanks for all the comments I am also look for something that can find gold

 

[Ace 250]

As in nuggets

 

[tony curnick]

I have a sea hunter MK 2, since I had it my gold count got alot better,the stock shaft sucks in full length configuration, I have fitted a carbon shaft as the stock shaft feels loose and gangly...

 

[Fletch88]

As in nuggets

Then you need an SDC 2300, GPX 4500/5000 or TDI Pro/ SL. All the previous machines mentioned in this thread do not have ground balance and are not designed gold prospecting.

 

[Ace 250]

Ok cool thanks