Ytcoinshooter
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Blazing heat and sun found me in a small freshwater swimming area using my ATPro submerged. With temps pushing new records I was going swimming today no matter what. Detecting today was an added bonus. Been having fun digging on land this year with the ATP so I wanted to see how it worked for me compared to my dedicated water detectors. I found a few modern coins while waiting for the most populated swimming section to thin out later in the day. Glad I was patient.
This Sterling silver bracelet handcrafted and signed "Betsate Zuni" by Native American artist features a Corn shape. Spot decorated with: Turquoise, Lapis, Malachite and Angel Skin Coral in this open cuff style. My wife was really pleased, we both like this style of jewelry very much. It a keeper for her collection after I get to show it at the next club meeting. As for the ATP it is worthy of consideration for use as a freshwater bling hunter. With some practice I may be able to locate those elusive small gold chains. I'd suggest a couple of changes that would make it even more user friendly in the water when the display is submerged. First the mid tone sounds the same for foil/nickel / gold / and small aluminum. Id like a distinct tone for foil vs the other common targets I listed. Second a method of bright back lighting to view the display when submerged helping again to visually distinguish possible foil from other mid tone targets. It's not readable in most situations while held under. While I am not purposely writing a review of this detector these are the things I am thinking while out using it. The balance in the water (I had the 11" DD on it) is very good and the detector stays put when I let go of it. I'm used to tethering my water machines for obvious reasons and in calm conditions its optional on this one. This ATP proved again that it may be one of the smartest detector purchases I've made.
HH-Bruce
This Sterling silver bracelet handcrafted and signed "Betsate Zuni" by Native American artist features a Corn shape. Spot decorated with: Turquoise, Lapis, Malachite and Angel Skin Coral in this open cuff style. My wife was really pleased, we both like this style of jewelry very much. It a keeper for her collection after I get to show it at the next club meeting. As for the ATP it is worthy of consideration for use as a freshwater bling hunter. With some practice I may be able to locate those elusive small gold chains. I'd suggest a couple of changes that would make it even more user friendly in the water when the display is submerged. First the mid tone sounds the same for foil/nickel / gold / and small aluminum. Id like a distinct tone for foil vs the other common targets I listed. Second a method of bright back lighting to view the display when submerged helping again to visually distinguish possible foil from other mid tone targets. It's not readable in most situations while held under. While I am not purposely writing a review of this detector these are the things I am thinking while out using it. The balance in the water (I had the 11" DD on it) is very good and the detector stays put when I let go of it. I'm used to tethering my water machines for obvious reasons and in calm conditions its optional on this one. This ATP proved again that it may be one of the smartest detector purchases I've made.
HH-Bruce
I like the Pro's balance once the box is submerged too, seems its easier to hunt in chest deep water with it than in knee deep water. I'm running Pro mode 40 disc iron audio off, and I am beginning to be able to tell the foil from a nickel tone. The nickel or tab is a solid hard hitting tone, the foil is scratchy, but I go after them all anyway, even larger targets that are under the disc of 40 chime in good and clear.. Really great find there Coinshooter!
