Diverdon
Contributor
As I have never used a metal detector before, I thought I would try the Excal on the beach first, hoping to understand the tones and such. Too boring for me. So I took it out twice to two different locations. A rockt bottom dive site that maxes out around 22', and a sandy beach area with a couple small rock "islands". Areas where people like to lose things. Its cumbersome at first but a patient diver will learn the task loading without too much trouble. Experience is your friend.
On my second dive one of the buttons broke. I know they're known for this but Dang! Here is a short video showing this machine (and I) in action. I'm glad I had a pinpointer along too. I watched a video where the operator suggested detecting near rocky areas where lost items can get trapped and they were right.
This hobby is a blast but those of you out there wanting to try this know this, its takes time to search an area. Lots of time.
If anyone else has tips to offer I'm all ears. Have fun, HH and dive safe!
On my second dive one of the buttons broke. I know they're known for this but Dang! Here is a short video showing this machine (and I) in action. I'm glad I had a pinpointer along too. I watched a video where the operator suggested detecting near rocky areas where lost items can get trapped and they were right.
This hobby is a blast but those of you out there wanting to try this know this, its takes time to search an area. Lots of time.
If anyone else has tips to offer I'm all ears. Have fun, HH and dive safe!