Ideal Height Over Ground

[ConceptualizedNetherlandr]

Given a fairly uniform land, like a lawn for example, what would be ideal distance off the ground to maintain while swinging? What variables would change this, and how do they influence. Assuming vegetation is not variable. My guess is you need to stay off that.

 

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[robertk]

I'll push the grass around if it isn't too stiff. Otherwise, yes, right above the ground cover.

 

[KSDirtfisher77]

Low & slow! Like good BBQ!!!🤣😂🤣

 

[ConceptualizedNetherlandr]

I hear as close as possible. The is no 'height' which is any sort of sweet spot. Agreed?

 

[Almy]

The closer, the deeper and often the stronger the signal. Therefore, usually the deeper the better. On sites that allow it (mainly wild ones or fields which have not been planted), I often scruff the surface with my boot or shovel when I get a weak signal and then swing over it again. Getting closer this way often strengthens the signal and makes it more identifiable.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Yes, Low & Slow.

Depending on how fast the processor in your machine recovers you can swing pretty fast on clean ground.
If your hunting in junkie / iron infested ground - slow down so you don't miss the good targets.
Very important - regardless of swing speed - the slower you walk the more you will find !

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

As close to the ground as you can get it, even touching the grass if it doesn't cause false signals.

 

[pepperj]

In the early days we wore coils out from scuffing them on the ground.
Taped plastic ice cream pail lids to the coil before the fitted ones came out.
Low/slow sliding along the grass or dirt.
Rocks/stubble/corn stalks are always an issue.

 

[releventchair]

My coil cover shows lots of scuff scuffing.
(Height is the minimum still allowing a swing or serpentine pattern above surface.)