Popular Post phrunt Posted July 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 9, 2021 I used my Equinox a lot in longer grass, and also in very rocky areas. The spoked design coils are never my preference but that's all the Equinox has. I couldn't believe it when the Coiltek 10x5" came out as an open design and I asked if they intended to make a solid coil cover for it, they told me no they don't. It would be very funny if Nugget Finder started making solid skid plates for the Coiltek Nox coils, In fact I hope they do. I noticed they have them for the Equinox 11" coil, so I just had to have one. I hope they continue this trend and make them for 6" coil too. Seems well built, fits well... is solid, what more could I ask for? Now I just hope they make more sizes for the other coils, especially the Coiltek 10x5" and ML 6". 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valens Legacy Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 4 hours ago, phrunt said: I used my Equinox a lot in longer grass I agree that it is hard to hunt properly in long grass when it is constantly getting caught in the spokes of the coil. Thanks for the information about the plate. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvpopeye Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 I'll take a set ! Only have stock coils to cover , but that 10x5.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB_Amateur Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Maybe NF will embarrass ML into doing things they should have done a long time ago.... Nah. Closed coils have their place, particularly in native gold detecting. I'm surprised no one has come up with a closed cover for the top of open coils. Mars doesn't make coil covers (AFAIK) for their aftermarket coils, claiming the housings are so tough they don't need them. But that ignores the problem addressed in this thread -- sweeping over difficult terrain or vegetation. I made a polycarbonate lower cover plate for my 6"x10" Mars Sniper and then used duct tape to cover the top. Klugy but it works. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase Goldman Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Would be great if there was a US dealer selling these, but no joy so far... Oh well, don't plan on taking my Coiltek 10x5 off my Equinox anytime soon anyway... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn90403 Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 There should be some type of 'do it yourself' kit that lets you heat the material (without coil) in an oven, wrap it around your object (coil) and then trim it to fit. An alternate kit could be something that cures due to a chemical reaction and when set it servers our purposes. Are there such kits for plumbing or roof repairs already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F350Platinum Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Well you could... ? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scanman Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Hound Posted July 15, 2021 Share Posted July 15, 2021 I just silicone on a piece of 1.5mm lexan cut to 5mm larger than the coil size and you wont ever have to replace it. Lexan or pollycarbonate sheet is way harder wearing than any off the shelf skid plates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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