How does the XP do in Shallow Water

[JoshuaA]

I am considering getting a new detector and it's between the XP and 3030. I mostly hunt fresh water beaches/shallow water and tot lots as well as misc. areas. Has anyone done any shallow water hunting with their Deus? How did it perform? How is pinpointing?

Thanks

 

[Heelgrasper]

It doesn't. Subject has been coverered several times already but as soon as you more than a couple of inches of water above the search head it can't communicate. Modifications can be made to change that though.

 

[Andy Sabisch]

Yes, other threads have discussed how to modify the rig to communicate with the headphones or control unit and it can be done for under $60 all told. What you have is a lightening fast detector that weighs under 2 pounds that will go wading all day long.

This thread covers some of the options available . . . . . http://www.findmall.com/read.php?83,1713055

There are links on how to make the antenna lead which will run you under $10 and about 15 minutes to fabricate. There will be a factory accessory later this year that does the same thing.

It is not a diver but you get the functionality of the Deus with a minimal additional investment

Let us know if this helps

Andy Sabisch

 

[Barry NY]

Hi Andy - I would hope the factory accessory includes the "clip" that snaps onto the contacts where you charge the unit...
That would make it an easy solution.

 

[Terry(Mi)]

With a proper antennae mod done and your remote protected in a good waterproof iPod pouch, you'll experience the most versatile fresh water hunter that could be dreamed up, with full controls at your fingertips

 

[targets]

ground balance needs to be low .on foreshores it can be down to 3 or 5

the mod is a breaze to do with tie wraps and a small piece of cable