The Lama Elite Member Joined Mar 6, 2014 Messages 522 Nov 11, 2014 #1 ok all you cz guys if you were going to use it to hunt only in the ocean and wet sand which coil would you prefer and how do they handle black sand thanks
ok all you cz guys if you were going to use it to hunt only in the ocean and wet sand which coil would you prefer and how do they handle black sand thanks
Big Boys Hobbies Forum Sponsor Joined Oct 13, 2006 Messages 5,535 Location Oklahoma City OK Nov 12, 2014 #2 8" gets better separation in trash. 10" gets better depth and coverage.
FelixtheCat A Moderating Knight of the Round Coil Super Mod Forum Supporter Joined Apr 14, 2006 Messages 13,420 Location Miami Nov 12, 2014 #3 I'm for the extra 2". For me when you have vast expanses of beach and water I prefer coverage.
ScubaDetective In Memory Of Forum Supporter Joined May 14, 2008 Messages 12,276 Location Underwater with the fishes Nov 12, 2014 #4 FelixtheCat said: I'm for the extra 2". For me when you have vast expanses of beach and water I prefer coverage. Click to expand... Totally agree. I had both and would never go back to a smaller coil. You can cover way more ground with the 10.5" I have an 8" on another machine for totally trashy areas on drop offs. Never use it for beach hunting
FelixtheCat said: I'm for the extra 2". For me when you have vast expanses of beach and water I prefer coverage. Click to expand... Totally agree. I had both and would never go back to a smaller coil. You can cover way more ground with the 10.5" I have an 8" on another machine for totally trashy areas on drop offs. Never use it for beach hunting
DixieLandMan Elite Member Joined May 25, 2011 Messages 1,215 Location North Alabama Nov 12, 2014 #5 I use the 8" coil and like it. I've never used the 10" coil so just for my 2 cents worth, the 8" is really good to use.
I use the 8" coil and like it. I've never used the 10" coil so just for my 2 cents worth, the 8" is really good to use.
Crumble Elite Member Forum Supporter Joined Jul 1, 2008 Messages 5,833 Location West Coast Nov 12, 2014 #6 I have the 10.5" coil. 8" feels tiny on a beach.
The Lama Elite Member Joined Mar 6, 2014 Messages 522 Nov 12, 2014 #7 thanks,im thinking the 10.5 will fit my needs
Darth_Finger Senior Member Joined Mar 5, 2014 Messages 427 Location Santa Cruz Nov 13, 2014 #8 Can't wait to see your new detector