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Dolphingirl - 10/02/2010 12:44 PM
Category: New Diver Q&A
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Looking for advice about underwater metal detectors. What is a good "starter" detector? What are pros - cons of different models? I appreciate any advice. Thanks!!!
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Dusty - 10/03/2010 11:37 PM
I purchesed an underwater metal dector about a year ago. Price wa $500 but got a deal 4 $150. Good 4 about 130’. Not sure what the brand is. Just got 2 go some shopping around.
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SCUBASMITTY - 10/04/2010 3:00 AM
theres the WHITES surf master pro PI the sea hunter are the best Ive seen around in the mid range, jw fisher is to damn high for any range..! anything less then the whites is a waste of time and money.. check out ,http://www.kellycodetectors.com/indexmain.php
this will give you some idea, 
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Dusty - 10/04/2010 9:45 AM
Whites is a good name brand. Have no problem with my off brand. Does the job 4 me.
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Dolphingirl - 10/05/2010 5:28 PM
Thanks for the info!!!
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Smithsgold - 10/06/2010 11:41 AM

I use the Garrett Infinium LS Great detector but not cheap.... Works great above and Below the water !!!!! http://www.garrett.com/hobby/hbby_underwater_recovery3.htm

Thats me finding some Gold Nuggets last year...

Good luck,

Jeff
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Dolphingirl - 10/14/2010 6:25 AM
Thanks Dusty
Where did you get yours?
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Dusty - 2/05/2011 1:05 AM
Sounds like some good dectors. But B 4 I spend some long dollars on a dector. I am just trying mine out 2 sea if I want 2 spend the Xtra $ on one.
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