gmccool Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Just returned from a few weeks detecting the Waikiki beaches! there was a noticible diffrence in the amounts of Detectorists than in the past few years! Every morning or evening there were a several beach hunters. Everyone that I spoke to were friendly espicially the local hunters. The beaches get preaty cleaned out and I have to say it was hard enough to find a cup of coffees worth of change due to everyone using credit cards. None the less I didnt get skunked, I managed to find a nice 19 gram 14 kt chain which made my trip worth while! Next year I am definatly going to try another island though, too many turists and not enough bling! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvpopeye Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 mmmmmmm Shiny ! 🤩 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinclair Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Now that's a heavy sucker! How did it sound / has it been "open" when you found it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmccool Posted December 15, 2023 Author Share Posted December 15, 2023 Hey Mr Sinclair, Greetings from Heilbronn! LOL I also have an Equinox 800. This time I was using my Coilteck 10x5in coil as I thought that the 11in Minelab coil would be too heavy. I hurt my sholder and am recouperating but I will be swinging the 11in coil real soon and I dont think I will take my 10x5in back to the beach its just too small. The clasp on the chain was broken and while it was not loud when I went back and fourth over it a few times it has a scratchy but it was a solid sound. It wasnt as solid as a ring or a coin. it sure looked great in my scoop! I go to Hawaii every year for a couple of weeks and have been beach hunting for a very long time. I started Beach hunting when I visited Lloret de Mar Spain in the late 80s. I have some really great beach finds. I am also interested inRoman History and like to get out in the woods and fields here in Germany! I was in the Army for over 20 years and have been retired for a while and I love Germany! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinclair Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 On 12/15/2023 at 9:24 PM, gmccool said: I will be swinging the 11in coil real soon and I dont think I will take my 10x5in back to the beach its just too small I think the 11" is the best choice - I've sold the 15", just too heavy for my type of hunting. Got the 9" for the Deus 2 and it feels like a toy on big beaches 😄 But it has its benefits. Didn't use it much so far, it worked quite well on trash infested beach areas. 10x5 would be nice separation-wise - I'd probably ditch the 9" for it, if they make one some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmccool Posted December 23, 2023 Author Share Posted December 23, 2023 OPPS, Oh boy I am sorry that I didnt get back to you sooner. I just checked in and saw your post. I will write to you again tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmccool Posted December 24, 2023 Author Share Posted December 24, 2023 On 12/19/2023 at 10:30 AM, Sinclair said: I think the 11" is the best choice - I've sold the 15", just too heavy for my type of hunting. Got the 9" for the Deus 2 and it feels like a toy on big beaches 😄 But it has its benefits. Didn't use it much so far, it worked quite well on trash infested beach areas. 10x5 would be nice separation-wise - I'd probably ditch the 9" for it, if they make one some day. I hope this goes straight to you and not the forum? You are absolutely correct, I wont bring my 10x5 to the beach any more unless my sholder hurts and I am in pain. I was hurting but I am feeling better now and sticking with the 11in Minelab coil! I was thinking about the 14in Coiltek coil but its almost 2lbs and I cant swing that! The 10x5in is great in the woods and in the thick brush and I would swear it close to being as deep as the 11in. I usually search for Roman coins in the woods and in the fields where the 11in works great. May I ask where you live here in Germany and are you an american by any chance? Anyway I wish you a mery christmar and a happy new year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoinShooter Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 On 12/14/2023 at 1:59 AM, gmccool said: Just returned from a few weeks detecting the Waikiki beaches! there was a noticible diffrence in the amounts of Detectorists than in the past few years! Every morning or evening there were a several beach hunters. Everyone that I spoke to were friendly espicially the local hunters. The beaches get preaty cleaned out and I have to say it was hard enough to find a cup of coffees worth of change due to everyone using credit cards. None the less I didnt get skunked, I managed to find a nice 19 gram 14 kt chain which made my trip worth while! Next year I am definatly going to try another island though, too many turists and not enough bling! LOL Nice find! Where there a lot of people IN the water detecting? I'll be heading to Waikiki in two weeks. It's cold here in Alaska and I need some sunshine. I'm hoping my Manticore will do well in the water. This will be my first water hunt with it. John 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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