| So you have finally decided to take the plunge and | | | | the Surf Pi Pro will find it. The battery life is great |
| go underwater metal detecting? There are many | | | | and this can be used for up to 100 feet under the |
| brands and models to choose from. One to take into | | | | waves, so it can be used on your next scuba diving |
| careful consideration is Whites Surf PI Pro Metal | | | | outing. |
| Detector. It is a wonderful product that is very rich in | | | | One downside is that the Surf Pi Pro, like all Pi |
| features, that includes: | | | | models, do not discriminate, so it will find every piece |
| - A pulse Induction metal detector for incredible | | | | of metal there around. Everything, junk included. |
| depth on coins and jewelry, especially in saltwater | | | | What does that mean for the user? It means the |
| and mineralized ground. | | | | user will have to dig to find out if the find is worth |
| - Enhanced sensitivity to gold - the most sought-after | | | | taking. If you happen to be scuba diving, then time is |
| beach targets respond at maximum depths. | | | | more important due the oxygen tank. In this |
| - Gain control adjusts for your particular beach | | | | situation, less ground will be covered if you stop |
| conditions so you get every inch of PI depth and | | | | every time the machine beeps. But you can always |
| sensitivity; meaning the settings can be made custom | | | | pick and choose when to stop and dig. If you are |
| for each and every beach. | | | | snorkeling, or walking in shallow water this may not |
| - Quick Target Recovery so you hear good targets | | | | be much of a problem. For those who don't mind |
| even mixed in with junk. | | | | digging, the non-discrimination will be of no concern. |
| - Tuner Control adjusts the threshold tone and | | | | An important decision that needs to made when |
| checks battery strength. | | | | purchasing this metal detector is which coil to |
| - Automatic Ground Rejection. | | | | purchase. Whites sells a non-weighted coil and a |
| - Completely waterproof to 100 feet. | | | | "Zero Buoyancy" weighted version. If you plan on |
| - Power Supply: 8 "AA" penlight batteries for up to | | | | being in the water the majority of the time, then the |
| 25 hrs. of hunting. | | | | weighted version is recommended; otherwise get the |
| - Headphones are hardwired into the unit, not | | | | non-weighted version. The difference in weight is not |
| removable. | | | | great, but you will notice the weight when swinging |
| The price is very reasonable for a machine of this | | | | the metal detector around above water for any |
| caliber; expect to pay about $600 - $900 for this | | | | length of time. |
| metal detector. The newer models, such as the Surf | | | | One cheap accessory that is worth the money the |
| PI Dual Field will cost more, and there are used metal | | | | "Coil Steadying Bracket". It will prevent the coil from |
| detectors available on eBay and other places. | | | | being flipped up by the waves. It is only $10 dollars |
| The sensitivity to salt water is excellent and it works | | | | from Whites. |
| well in wet sand. If there is something to be found, | | | | |