Super 12 or DD coil best for beach?

[Massbaycolonist]

I'm having trouble finding things at my town beach. (saltwater) "Too much sand" I am told. It's true, there are tons of sand there, over four miles of the white stuff. I mostly look for jewelry using the stock coil on the M6. I think I need a better coil for the beach.
I was under the impression that a DD coil is the best for the beach, because of its mineralization canceling properties. I was thinking of getting an EXcellerator 14" DD.
But BEACH-HUNTER says, "targets can be buried very deep at the beach." (!) So he using the new Super 12 coil, with great results so far.
The Super 12, or a DD coil, which would you recommend for the beach? Thank you, HH

 

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[gametalman52]

Used Super 12 in florida for 2 weeks not long ago on DFX. Absolutely loved it. Covered alot of ground and dug alot of old clad that was pretty much useless. Watched other detectorists on same beach and they were not digging much. It is also lighter that the 1400. I actually traded my 1400 for the spider.

 

[Schrecky]

I have both coils. While the DD coil is best in high mineralization soil any beaches I've hunted were very low mineralization. The DD coil is pretty heavy and the Super 12 is only 3 oz heavier than the stock coil. I'd suggest the Super 12.

 

[BEACH-HUNTER]

I'm using the Super 12

It's very deep and stable on the beach!! light and easy to swing!!

 

[Massbaycolonist]

Used Super 12 in florida for 2 weeks not long ago on DFX. Absolutely loved it. Covered alot of ground and dug alot of old clad that was pretty much useless. Watched other detectorists on same beach and they were not digging much. It is also lighter that the 1400. I actually traded my 1400 for the spider.

Hi Georgia Metalman. Lucky You! Florida beaches!
Really! Who would of thunk it? The super 12 over the 14". Thank you very much. This is very good information. HH

 

[Massbaycolonist]

I have both coils. While the DD coil is best in high mineralization soil any beaches I've hunted were very low mineralization. The DD coil is pretty heavy and the Super 12 is only 3 oz heavier than the stock coil. I'd suggest the Super 12.

This is great info, Shrecky. I would of never guessed it except I ran across that post by BEACH-HUNTER. Very interesting.....Well, it's 2 to nothing, in favor of the Super 12 at the beach so far....HH

 

[Massbaycolonist]

Re: I'm using the Super 12

It's very deep and stable on the beach!! light and easy to swing!!

Hi there, BEACH-HUNTER. I'm glad I found your informative post about you having great results at the beach with the super 12. Thank you. Looks like others agree with you. Great photo! HH

 

[BEACH-HUNTER]

SUPER 12 FINDS FROM TODAY

SHE WAS HOT TODAY!! SILVER AND SOME 1800'S COPPER'S!! HITTING BEACH IN AM...DID SOME DIRT TODAY..

 

[DFX-SCOTT]

How deep was the large cent and the 2 cent peice
what can i expect for depth in dirt with a super 12
I have a DFX but i need somthing that can hunt coins deeper than 6 Inches
scott

 

[BEACH-HUNTER]

I was hunting in very dark,kinda wet soil...little frost left in the ground..the 2c and 1c were at the 8" to 10" range... I got the MERC at about a foot...It was in sandy soil...alittle wet too.

 

[Massbaycolonist]

I was hunting in very dark,kinda wet soil...little frost left in the ground..the 2c and 1c were at the 8" to 10" range... I got the MERC at about a foot...It was in sandy soil...alittle wet too.

Congratulations, BEACH-HUNTER!! You're off to a great start this year! Are you using your White's Beach Hunter at dirt locations? Interesting. Must be quite the machine. You dig everything, don't you? HH

 

[BEACH-HUNTER]

I was hunting in very dark,kinda wet soil...little frost left in the ground..the 2c and 1c were at the 8" to 10" range... I got the MERC at about a foot...It was in sandy soil...alittle wet too.

Congratulations, BEACH-HUNTER!! You're off to a great start this year! Are you using your White's Beach Hunter at dirt locations? Interesting. Must be quite the machine. You dig everything, don't you? HH

I just dig non Iron targets...I use the visual ID do not dig any red lights or mixed lights with red in the mix...Beach hunter ID is a water proof DFX..Just as at home in the dirt as the water

 

[DFX-SCOTT]

I KNEW IT !!!!!!!!!!!
I NEW THERE ARE COINS HIDING DEEPER THAN MY DETECTOR IS TELLING ME

I AM GETTING A SUPER 12 IMEDIATLY!

 

[xXx]

I just listed in the "For Sale" thread a DD 1400 coil I am selling.
Love the coil, but moving to offshore equipment for this years projects.
The coil has been VERY good to me, as you can see from the post there.
xXx

 

[Indasurf]

The Super 12 is a really GREAT coil! I had it installed on my BHID and couldn't be happier!

Still hot on the small stuff, great pinpointing, fast recovery and DEEP!

White's made a really smart move with this coil!!!

 

[therover]

Super 12 without a doubt. First time with the Super 12 on the DFX got this..

 

[Massbaycolonist]

Super 12 without a doubt. First time with the Super 12 on the DFX got this..

Fabulous find, Rover!!! Really beautiful! Congratulations! It's guys like you that keep me searching.

 

[therover]

Massbay...keep at it. You will get the gold. I just think the Super 12 is more sensitive to smaller objects than the DD.

 

[Massbaycolonist]

Massbay...keep at it. You will get the gold. I just think the Super 12 is more sensitive to smaller objects than the DD.

Thanks, Rover. I'll keep that in mind. I haven't made a decision yet, but the recommendations are way in favor of the Super 12. Again, NICE find!! HH

 

[Bridge End Farm]

ok I run a DFX and just bought a used Beach Hunter Id, (new Jan 08) should have it next week in hand and in the surf. I have every coil almost for my dfx from the 5.3, 950, DD1400 and the super 12. If I understand you all right I can put these coils on the Beach Hunter? It doesn't have a hard wired coil on it. what do you run your knobs at if I may ask.