Seahunter owners

[MyLuckyDay]

I just received mine! Can't wait for the ocean to warm up so I can use it.

Quick question - When you're out in the water, do you prefer a specific submersible pin pointer? If so, which one?

Also - When diving and snorkeling, which coil do you prefer?

And most important question - Do hot chicks prefer a man with a water proof detector?

 

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[John-Edmonton]

Most water hunters don't use a pin pointer, as the sand scoop is very large that it's easy to get your target. With lots of practice, you can learn to accurately pinpoint a target by "X"ing over the target. The vibraprope is the only 100% water proof pin pointer that I am aware of. The 8" mono is very popular, but the 10" x 14" is also starting to get a lot of use.

And the "SEA HUNTER" is definitely a chick magnet. If you are wearing a wetsuit, they will seek you out!

Here's a field test of the Sea hunter- http://www.losttreasure.com/content/archives/garrett-metal-detectors-sea-hunter-mark-ii

 

[MyLuckyDay]

Most water hunters don't use a pin pointer, as the sand scoop is very large that it's easy to get your target. With lots of practice, you can learn to accurately pinpoint a target by "X"ing over the target. The vibraprope is the only 100% water proof pin pointer that I am aware of. The 8" mono is very popular, but the 10" x 14" is also starting to get a lot of use.

And the "SEA HUNTER" is definitely a chick magnet. If you are wearing a wetsuit, they will seek you out!

Here's a field test of the Sea hunter- http://www.losttreasure.com/content/archives/garrett-metal-detectors-sea-hunter-mark-ii

Niiiiiicccccceeeeeee!!!!

I wonder if wearing my man thong would be as fruitful as a wetsuit?!

I hear you about the pin pointer not being commonly used, but I will be searching in the reefs, and I thought it might scratch the heck out of my coil in the tighter areas... Hence getting a good pin pointer to get into those and keeping my coil scratch free.

I don't know until I get out in the water, but when looking for coins in the reef, I would assume that a pin pointer would be helpful.

 

[Monty]

I don't know of a water proof pinpointer. If you use a pinpointer hunting in the sea, it's just a matter of time before it gets accidentally submersed and ruined. I wouldn't recommend using one. Get a coil cover to protect your coil from scratches. Monty

 

[MyLuckyDay]

PS - John-Edmonton - Thanks for the link in this thread and bumping the other two.

 

[MyLuckyDay]

I don't know of a water proof pinpointer. If you use a pinpointer hunting in the sea, it's just a matter of time before it gets accidentally submersed and ruined. I wouldn't recommend using one. Get a coil cover to protect your coil from scratches. Monty

Seem like there are a few on the market. But when it comes to pin pointers, some are bad and others are reallllly bad.

You're probably right. If I find it difficult to get the coil into certain locations, then I'll make a serious effort into finding a pinpointer for both land and sea.

 

[Sandman]

In a lot of places now days you can get quite a fine for destroying coral reefs with a metal detector. An forget the damage boat anchors do everyday.

As Monty said, use a coil cover or coat the coil with marine epoxy to protect the coils edges from abrasions. For diving I liked to use a weighted coil better than the ones supplied with the White's PI Pro. But the Garrett doesn't fill their coils with foam but resin which doesn't float. The White's would almost float to the surface. Neither the Fisher's, Excal, or Tiger and Sand Shark did that.