Surf Master
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Here is my opinion , performance wise 900 vs 800 , no performance differences Im guessing , just ID range and maybe some waterproofing improvements , Depth wise & screen capabilities an improvement over my 800 , but not a CTX3030 , as far as depth comparisons CTX vs Manticore , im waiting on the 15 coil vs the CTX3030 & 17 at the beach , as far as the ID 800 vs Manticore , it will be a learning process all over again , as I had ID's pegged with the 800 on the beach as far as coins go , for you to knock off the Manticore 
, I would say don't because it's much better than a Equinox , winter breaks , the Manticore gives me hope , on hunting more , I mostly hunted beaches here with the 800 , the CTX was a tad heavy , with the telescopic shaft simular like the CTX , lighter than the 800 , deeper than the 800- with better id & screen , the Manticore found it's way to my beach hunting tool box , as far as new technology opinions 
, maybe the same processor in the Manticore as the CTX- with less screen capabilities , I like it , so far , just hunted my yard , The trash must be removed 1st . , the targets identified were deeper & 3 times as much picked up with the Manticore vs the 800 , which means much more is there on my 2 arce 1800 property than thought , good luck with your choice , they are all good machines , how deep are your pocket's 
Happy Hunting , Earl PS If you don't wan't to spend 1600 or the price of a CTX3030 , and if you don't already own a Equinox , the 900 can fit your budget gap !
, I would say don't because it's much better than a Equinox , winter breaks , the Manticore gives me hope , on hunting more , I mostly hunted beaches here with the 800 , the CTX was a tad heavy , with the telescopic shaft simular like the CTX , lighter than the 800 , deeper than the 800- with better id & screen , the Manticore found it's way to my beach hunting tool box , as far as new technology opinions , maybe the same processor in the Manticore as the CTX- with less screen capabilities , I like it , so far , just hunted my yard , The trash must be removed 1st . , the targets identified were deeper & 3 times as much picked up with the Manticore vs the 800 , which means much more is there on my 2 arce 1800 property than thought , good luck with your choice , they are all good machines , how deep are your pocket's Happy Hunting , Earl PS If you don't wan't to spend 1600 or the price of a CTX3030 , and if you don't already own a Equinox , the 900 can fit your budget gap !
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