Sand Shark

[prankster2u]

Does anyone have good settings for the sand shark?

 

[cuzzi25]

You really dont need to fuss with settings on a SS like most other PI units, its run by a microprocessor and will be stable. You can crank up the pulse width but it uses more battery. I havent seen a huge diff between having it at the factory preset or way up. The thresh and volume all depend on how much noise you're getting from wind, waves, ect. I always keep it as low as I can. Just wanna hear a steady faint bee hive. (sounds like a bunch of hornets to me) If you get the thresh too high you'll miss those deep faint whispers that usually turn out to be the goods. I've only used the normal mode once and didnt like it at all, VCO is the way to go. IMOP

 

[Lake Hunter]

What do you like better ..... The 8" coil or the 10.5 coil ? Is there a really great difference in depth and loss of small targets with the 10.5 ?

 

[Rich Hill]

The 8" coil is slightly more sensitive to smaller gold, and you are not losing any depth - unless you plan on bringing a steam dredge along - LOL! It is also a lot easier to swing in the water.

 

[magglobe]

anyone used this unit on dry land? results?

 

[froggy38383]

You really dont need to fuss with settings on a SS like most other PI units, its run by a microprocessor and will be stable. You can crank up the pulse width but it uses more battery. I havent seen a huge diff between having it at the factory preset or way up. The thresh and volume all depend on how much noise you're getting from wind, waves, ect. I always keep it as low as I can. Just wanna hear a steady faint bee hive. (sounds like a bunch of hornets to me) If you get the thresh too high you'll miss those deep faint whispers that usually turn out to be the goods. I've only used the normal mode once and didnt like it at all, VCO is the way to go. IMOP

I do not have much experience with the Sand Shark, I use settings similar to those described above with good results.

 

[Alpaca Guy]

I've just started in this hobby and only have a couple of weeks at it. However the hrs spent with the Sand Shark has taught me this,
if its metal and you place the coil over it this machine will let you know it's there. I'm still in search of that first piece of real gold or silver.
I know this the beaches are safer for the feet of all because of my efforts.

 

[Digger 45]

The Sand Shark is a great machine, when you get use to the faint sounds that break the thresh hold you will start digging GOLD! I have about 50 hours now on this machine and the last hunt at the beach recovered six rings, one 14k, one 925 silver and four costume jewelry rings. The small gold ring was two scoops down, using a 9" scoop, just a real faint signal. I have never had a detector balance out better with the control box mounted under the cuff than this unit. I can use it for three to four hours without getting tired.

I also like the VCO and run the pulse width just a little right of center, i use enloope rechargeable batteries and have been getting about 25 hours before recharging.

I have owned and used the Garrett Infinium and its a good machine but i like the Shark, its lighter and i like the way the control box clips on the shaft just be pushing in on the buttons and moving it to another area.