Will steel shanks make the detector go off a lot?

[Rawkfist]

I want to clear some debris from a small stream (i.e. boards, 2x4s possible nails in these) from a crossing area that is really old. I then would like to detect and sift this crossing area. Should I buy some chest waders with the steel shanks to clear the debris then detect the area or will these make the detector go off a lot. I think I'll have good luck sifting this with my wet sifter AND detecting with the md. OR will regular chest wader with hard soles be enough protection from possible nasty (nails) stuff in the water?
thanks

 

[bill from lachine]

I've detected with steel toed boots before and it's a real pain.....you have to keep the coil at least 12" away or it'll act up on you.

It's gets tiring quite quickly reaching that far away with the machine.

Regards + HH

Bill

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Bill hit the "shank" on the head.... It will set off your detector...

 

[mtsheron]

I would say a undoubtedly "yes" on that!

 

[RGINN]

A lot depends on your build, too. I'm six foot with long arms and legs, so my detector is extended to the last notch and the coil is generally about 2 feet in front of my toes. Plus I grew up in venemous snake country and it was always a good idea to keep the coil a little far forward. But steel toed boots and even the eyelets on boots can cause some problems if you get too close and depending on what sensitivity you're using.

 

[SoCalDesertFox]

If you can find them, waders with fiberglass shanks. Metal around metal detector = interference. I try to not wear any metal, even the eyelets on my shoes are plastic, and no belt. It's enough of a pain because my leg is filled with metal.