Need expert advice..maybe new detector?

[rebbel31]

Here's a breakdown of my situation. I just got a new Deus and I'm loving it. My old shoulder is beat from my years in the army, so I like the light weight. I have a refurbished from the factory v3i with 2 coils dd2 and shooter. I love the polar plot function and don't think there's a better machine for a park Hunter. That said, I'm not much into park hunting anymore. I am however really wanting to do alot of beach hunting in the future. I won't be diving but would like something that would be effective in waist/chest deep water.
Ultimately the question is trade the v3i, what's the fair value? And what's a great salt water detector that won't fry my brain . Thanks for the help.

 

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[Honest Samuel]

Good hunting and good luck.

 

[Ammoman]

Considering your shoulder problem, get a machine that is well balanced. Nose heavy, even if the machine is light, will tear you up in just a few hours of swinging.

 

[rebbel31]

Considering your shoulder problem, get a machine that is well balanced. Nose heavy, even if the machine is light, will tear you up in just a few hours of swinging.

To be clear, it's just I get sore after a few hours with a heavy detector, I'm not totally thrashed yet. Haha. You got a suggestion on one that fits your description?

 

[Ammoman]

Look at and compare the Minelab series Equinox 600 and 800 and Makro multi Kruzer. Both do well on the beach and both have their good and bad points

 

[Terry Soloman]

Without a doubt, the Minelab Equinox 600. I sold my Tesoro Sand Shark, after one beach hunt with the 600. I didn't do it lightly either. I've used the Sand Shark for years, and it paid for itself many times over in deep gold. The Equinox is lighter, discriminates - and is just as deep. 1/41 FA US Army '73-'76

 

[Honest Samuel]

Listen to Terry. The man is a expert.

 

[Honest Samuel]

Terry
I hope that I am a winner tonight.

 

[rebbel31]

Without a doubt, the Minelab Equinox 600. I sold my Tesoro Sand Shark, after one beach hunt with the 600. I didn't do it lightly either. I've used the Sand Shark for years, and it paid for itself many times over in deep gold. The Equinox is lighter, discriminates - and is just as deep. 1/41 FA US Army '73-'76

Hey Terry thanks for the reply. The 600 is as effective as the 8 on the beach?

 

[Terry Soloman]

Hey Terry thanks for the reply. The 600 is as effective as the 8 on the beach?

Yes, absolutely!

 

[rebbel31]

Yes, absolutely!

It's my understanding the 600 lacks the gold hunting frequency? I'm assuming this is mostly for nugget hunting, however wouldn't the 800 be more effective finding gold on the beach with the extra freq? Excuse my ignorance.

 

[Honest Samuel]

Look at and compare the Minelab series Equinox 600 and 800 and Makro multi Kruzer. Both do well on the beach and both have their good and bad points

What are their bad points?

 

[littlehugger]

Hip mounts work, by putting the main weight off your detector. All you swing is the shaft and coil.
A harness is a good idea, but most the ones sold to detectorists are overpriced. You might be able to rig something with those wide red Santa style suspenders.
Something I am aware of from being short is, shaft length is critical. With a length too long, you end up holding it up with your forearm, instead of hanging naturally from the straight shoulder, arm, forearm. Most detectors are too long for me.
I used to hunt with CZ 6a using a hip mount. Loved it.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

If you like the Whites V3i, purchase a detector harness, there are many and they remove the weight (or transfer) so you can swing all day. I use some type of harness on my Minelab and Whites machines and detect for 8 - 10 hours with no problem (well sometimes my legs or back give out , but not my arm or shoulder ). IMHO: The Minelab Equinox 600 would solve your beach/water hunting needs.

GL & HH