New find

[jcalisi]

Well it?s not really a new find exactly... I did find this site and this is a new find for me so.

Anyway, I've been through this site everyday and its very addicting and it looks like I've caught the bug. I'm really interested in getting a MD, but I never buy anything without at least a couple of weeks of reading and seeing what the best buy would be.

I've always been intrigued by finding lost things. One of the main reasons I scuba dive.

So my question is what is everyone using and what would be good for a beginner? Also, since I scuba dive should I look at getting something dual purpose above and below water?

Thanks for your help and advice I already have a few spots I ready to look once I get my gear!

 

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[alwayslookin]

Welcome abord JCALISI...you are right about one thing this site is addictive. There are several people on here that dive and detect and won't steer you wrong. Have fun and good luck.

Dave

 

[JakePhelps]

If you scuba dive then it would make sence to get one that does both land and water, What kind of a budget are you on? And do you want a detector with all the bells and whistles? are the first two questions to ask...

 

[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

I am a Diver! Been one since about 15 years old. I just starting Metal Detecting, what I have seen is the fully submergable medal detectors are a lot more expensive. Most metal detectors you can submerge up to the Control Box or the whatsit. If you can afford a fully submergable medal detector, go for it! The one I want straps to your wrist, check it out at Kellyco.

http://www.kellycodetectors.com/Detectorcategories/watersurfdivebeachdetectors.htm

Keep @ it and HH!!

 

[Huntin' 59er]

Congrats on a great new find (this site) ! Welcome to the forum and to a great hobby ! You'll find a lot of knowlegeable people here who can help you. Good Luck in the future !

Huntin' 59er

 

[jcalisi]

Well as far as budget goes I don't really have one, but I'm thinking $500 range.

I would like a detector with some flexability but not so much that it takes a NASA engineer to use it.

As far as underwater goes do you give up anything or is it the same technology wrapped up in an air tight case?

 

[Floater]

Welcome Jcalisi,as far as a Multi purpose machine that go on land and in the ocean the two best are the CZ20 and the MineLab Excalibur.These are both VLF machines. Pulse units are also an option but you will need more than a couple weeks to research. I spent almost six months before deciding. This of course may be because I am slightly off center or it could be because I just did not want to commit, but in all honesty I just took my time and read and asked questions on this and many other forums. Good Luck and HH.

 

[Monty]

I a just now starting to get my feet wet, literally! I live near a lake with a lot of natural sand beaches and plan to hunt the beaches and the shallow water. I will probably only go to the beach to hunt in the water 6 or 8 times as year. So, I opted for a no frills machine that was not very expensive and there, I'll say it....cheap! You will be using yours for another kind of water detecting all together so you will need to move up in price a bit to get the bells and whistles you might need. In my search the detector most often recommended for your type of use is the Fisher CZ20 with a ten inch coil. (it comes with a 10" or an 8" your choice). Most of the dual purpose machines are on the pricey side, say from about $600 to over a thousand dollars. Most dual purpose machines use VLF technology as opposed to PI technology. Without going into the technicalities, a VLF detector has a wider range of discrimination possible than the PI detector. Discrimination for the purpose of this post means the ability to screen out trash targets from the desirable targets. The PI based detector is a "dig everything" detector, but the main advantage is that it is supposed to search deeper targets thant the VLF based detectors. Some detectorists claim that with experience they can screen out trash on a PI detector by listening to the tones. I'm not that good! A couple of the detector manufacturers claim to have a PI unit that does discriminate better than others but then they all make a lot of claims and in the end it's more your personal preference. Be sure to go to the various manufacturer's web sites and see what they offer. Then check the prices from several dealers. Also, pay attention to any articles you may come across that do evaluations of various detectors. Also read through the comments on this and other forums and compare notes. This is kinda' the process I went through in making my decision. Then I followed my instincts and probably got the wrong darn one! JIM

 

[wreckdiver1715]

Since you scuba dive, you most definitely want to go with an underwater detector. Most all the underwater machines will also work on the beach as well. For me the choice was simple. I live on the barrier island just south of Cocoa Beach, and just three blocks from the beach, and my dive boat is in the marina about the same distance from the house on the Indian River side of the island, so my machine is always getting a work out both on the beach and off shore.
I went with the Minelab Excalibur 1000 about five years ago, and have no regrets. This machine, though a little expensive as compared to some detectors, has more than paid for it self several times over. I purchased my unit from the fine folks at Kellyco. My detector is another piece of dive gear, and if you take care of it the same way you do your BC, regulator, and other dive gear, it will provide you with many years of trouble free and profitable operation.

Happy Hunting

Q

 

[DiggerDude101]

Im also a diver for over 30+ yrs. I suggest you look at the Garrett Infinium LS too.
http://www.kellycodetectors.com/garrett/garrett-infiniumls.htm

 

[jcalisi]

Thanks for all of the riches in information. I'll keep you posted on what I decide and hopefully have some nice finds to show.

Thanks again

Jon