You'll notice in the video that I am in Gold2 mode and that I also make comment on the general inaccuracies of air testing. The video is primarily demonstrating the difference between two threshold options on the Eq 800. Yes, as with any multi frequency detector, it is going to be more unstable in saltwater environments which is why I generally wouldn't be leaving my excal at home when hunting those conditions. But in a freshwater environment the true threshold option in gold mode can provide a very distinct advantage. as for the 6" coil, for all of the same reasons why I generally get better depth and performance from the 8" on my excal then I do with the larger coils, and especially true in saltwater environments. The smaller coils provide for a smaller search field which means the processor isn't laboring as hard, which means I can typically run at a higher sensitivity setting with greater stability. You just can't cover as much surface area which translates into slower hunting. That larger coil is great for better surface coverage but when sensitivity has to be reduced in this larger search field it's not always the best option for the best depth and sensitivity. Just the nature of the beast......
