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"Flexibility" has NO bearing on breaking or not! This is really an equation of plastic compound and engineering forces, one which failed on the Equinox. Fractures occurred along the entire ear where it meets the coil, also through the coil bolt hole not affecting the base of the coil ears.

I don't think the plastic degrades. It is just not the correct plastic and thickness needed. The BEST thing one can do for the old-style equinox coils is to get a QUALITY ear stiffener [like the sunray brand]. Then Epoxy it right to the coil and ears making it one. I am two plus years in doing so on three coils[2=11" and Minelab 15"] without a failure. Even with the extra epoxy addition do not over tighten and keep your rubber washers fresh.

They are long and thin so when they break thru the mounting holes there is room to fab a whole set of new holes!!! Don't worry, the beach guys will let you know soon if this set-up is worthy.

I guess if you're a relic hunter compressed iron range might not be good? However, as a non-ferrous hunter there might be a slight edge to a detector with both compressed ferrous and nonferrous scales.

If you're a BEACH hunter, then this is an EASY CHOICE. One extra piece of gold alone could make up the $600 dollar difference. This is a no brainer! Wait for that Manticore!

There is good truth to what you are asking and thinking. One standout to maybe consider is gold chains. I did see a very impressive test where I know for a fact my 800 Equinox would have not even been close. I find lots of chains and have more experience than most with this area. I hope to get a test done sometime soon on chains done with direct comparison to the Equinox. Until then I would keep eyeballing a few you tube vids for clues.

The reason you do not have a pic of that??????

The range of those skanky zinc's is unacceptable>also the Nox pretty much locks my square tabs at 13-14..... SO HAPPY I detect in Mexico.

Legend 9.5X6 and 12X9 announced today>>>ALSO another software update. So where is that D2 software update? 🙄....looks like I am still a tester for them😏

No question Tom forgot more about detectors than i have ever known. However, you have to understand that his testing conditions are some of the mildest ground and beach in the country. His settings and results are going to be different than yours.

No, incorrect.

Can you explain more? Wet sand? Wet sand water contact? Do you have any black sand? Thanks

Thanks!!! Good work!

I agree, but want to point out how chatty the Manticore was. Not quite sure one could hunt there. I was also surprised to hear the sensitivity was only 23!!!!! One trick experienced hunters do on deep targets is to raise the sensitivity a point or two just to look at that one target. In this case the Manticore has LOTS of power left as compared to the D2. This is a very interesting point.

Make Your Headphones Work With The Manticore>>> YUP, going to plug them right in the back!!!!!!!!!

Pretty impressive the Manticore can confirm 3 different targets on the coil sweep. Clearly the Manticore won that test.

Awesome digs!!!! Looking forward to your operating thoughts! Shipping to another town in Mexico is easy. You could ship this to my location before you leave and not have the burden of dragging it back home!!!! [I am serious]

That was another completely worthless vid with nothing to be learned!

I keep air-testing simple! I want to know the maximum performance of a detector and that is what air-testing accomplishes. Then the goal is to see how this performance can translate to the ground/beach.

Hi Rick, I have the D2 with only the 9" coil and hunt water. No issues with working the coil in the water. It works easier than an Equinox with the 11" [by far]

If this is the case, I will go right to the Manticore and skip the 900. I would buy a pod only option if offered. I may even try to run it up the flagpole with a complaint.

Awww geeze. Beat me down there and you have a Manti too. 😏 Please post on the salt info.........My buddy who lives in Mex just paid for his, so we will be testing it hopefully in early Jan.

NOT feeling the love on cost in Australian dollars. 😒

CF> Carbon Fake??? 😄

Not sure why they would not? Deus has pod only options!