This is my thoughts and opinions and many others will prolly have other thoughts but here we go.
Machine: X-terra 705 (hate it but still love it as it produces alot of finds)
Modifications: Lower shaft has been shortened by 5 inches, top shaft over arm cuff cut off as a small piece was sticking out after cuff and it annoyed me. see picute below with red arrow.
Hunting ground:Saltwater beaches, Drysand,some wet sand (its ok on wet sand but its not great and i would not recomend it for wet saltwater,just get a real beach machine)
It's not that stable on saltwater beaches on wet sand and its a big drawback but u can crank down the sens and get it to work or if u can handle some chatter and learn whats a real target and whats a ghost signal u can use it pretty good at wet sand too. On Dry sand its a beast however.
Con's: hate the handle. upper shaft is stuck and cannot be removed and have been like that for over a year,prolly from lack of maintaince and sand or something got into a hole or two but it is totally my fault for not maintaining it proper.
Pro's: i like the menus and functions on it. It got all i need. Its easy to learn. I like the options to change the frequency simply by changing coils.
I love this machine and i will continue using it untill it dies on me.
Digging tool:Self painted 10$ shovel haha
Upper shaft modification:
My X-terra 705 and self painted shovel:
oh yes it finds loot:
