If you want to take your hobby of metal detecting and turn it into a passion, then adding waterproof metal detectors to your kit and equipment may be the next step. A waterproof metal detector takes the search for coins, jewelry and relics underwater and into wet areas. Adding a waterproof metal detector to your array of equipment can completely change your searches and increase the number of items you find during a hunt. After all, when we enter the water with jewelry on, the skin shrinks and valuables fall off. It is a little known fact that there is more buried jewelry and coins lost than there is in circulation!

Waterproof metal detectors do not come cheap but do offer more advanced detecting opportunities and rewards. So, if you want to improve your ability to find great items hidden to the naked eye, then upgrading to a waterproof metal detector is a great move.

Waterproof metal detectors: Beach searches

You may wonder why detectorists are always searching the beach. It is a common sight, seeing men and women walking across the sands with a metal detector in hand, headphones on and eyes glued to the sands.

The reason you often see detectorists searching the beach is due to the amount of coins and jewelry that is lost in the sand. In addition, the oceans are the best movers of debris around the globe. You can find valuables that have been washed ashore but hidden by the sands.

The beach is the ideal place to use a metal detector and that is why detectorists can be seen on beaches in the early mornings around the globe. What items can you find on the beach? Coins are a popular item as people drop them while shifting them into their pockets. Once a coin hits the sand, it can be difficult to recover it if you don’t have the proper tools.

Jewelry is a common find on beaches due to the weather and water. Fingers can shrink due to the cold weather on the beach or be washed off by waves. Rings can then be covered up by sands while necklaces and earrings can also fall off at the beach. All three items are major finds and detectorists can cash them in for financial gain. In many cases, it is not uncommon for a detectorist to be able to locate the original owner through an inscription on the item.

A normal metal detector may not be rugged enough for the beach. In addition, you need a waterproof metal detector which will allow you to go into the water to continue your searches. Depending on the depth capabilities of your waterproof metal detector, you can search further down in the water. You may be able to find even more hidden treasures and relics under the water’s surface while snorkeling or diving.

Waterproof metal detectors: Selecting the best device for your budget

There are a number of great waterproof metal detectors on the market, but some stand head and shoulders over others. Your budget and goals as a detectorist will dictate just which metal detector you will purchase and use.

DEUS 2 Waterproof Multi Frequency

XP is pushing the limits by creating the first wireless, multi-frequency metal detector with unique features and performance. Using the XP patented radio protocol system, the coil, remote control, headphones and optional pinpointer communicate wirelessly and without latency. As a result, target signals are transmitted quickly to the headphones without any delay, giving the DEUS 2 Waterproof Multi Frequency Metal Detector unparalleled speed and accuracy. FMF® (Fast Multi Frequency) technology allows DEUS 2 to operate in all terrains and conditions, both on land and at sea. It is waterproof to a depth of 20m.

Nokta Makro Legend Pro

As Nokta Makro's first simultaneous multi frequency metal detector, The Nokta Makro The Legend Waterproof Metal Detector Pro is a multi-purpose detector that is suitable for all types of targets and in all types of ground conditions. Featuring a rugged, waterproof design, this "legendary" metal detector performs well in extreme conditions and is remarkably affordable. On and off the beach, the depth, advanced discrimination capabilities, quiet operation, and stable operation will impress hunters.

Garrett AT Max

The Garrett AT Max is made for professional detectorists who are always on the hunt for artifacts and treasures. The AT Max is not only one of the best and most popular waterproof metal detectors on the market but it is also just as effective on land.

You will cut the cord when using the AT Max as it utilizes the patented Garrett Z Lynk Wireless Technology. The tech is six-times faster than Bluetooth allowing you to easily pinpoint an object below the surface without cables or cords getting in the way. This model also features a back-lit display and a special Iron Audio tone to alert you to junk.

Nokta Makro Anfibio Multi

The Nokta Makro Anfibio Multi can do it all, or nearly all, in the world of metal detecting. The Anfibio works just as well on land as it does in water. The device is waterproof up to 16.4 ft and the power it provides for searches is incredible.

Not only do you get a powerful waterproof device, but the Anfibio is easy to use right out of the box. Nokta Makro has made the device simple to use allowing you to locate lost relics or jewelry all in one. It features a bright and clear back-lit display to allow easy target details even in underwater conditions. In addition it includes vibration to help you feel the targets below the coil. This features is perfect if you have diminished or no hearing at all.

Fisher CZ-21

The Fisher CZ-21 metal detector is a high-level model for professional detectorists. If you want a can’t miss device for underwater searches, then the Fisher CZ-21 is the ideal waterproof metal detector. It is easy to use and built like a tank.

You will have no issues finding coins, relics, metals, or jewelry on saltwater or freshwater beaches with the Fisher CZ-21. What makes it one of the best waterproof metal detectors on the market is that you can take it 250 feet deep into the water. If you fancy an underwater search, the Fisher CZ-21 is the metal detector to have with you.

Garrett Sea Hunter

Professional metal detectorists are big fans of the Garrett Sea Hunter as it is a reliable device for anyone seeking hidden objects underwater. One of the reasons to add the Garrett Sea Hunter to your kit is the Discrete Trash Elimination mode. The mode enables the metal detector to discriminate between desirable items and trash.

The pulse frequency makes locating jewelry and relics easy to do while keeping you from finding unwanted items in tough salt water conditions. If you enjoy snorkeling or diving to find treasures under the water, this is the ideal device to use. If you want to find more hidden jewelry, relics, artifacts, and coins, then adding one of the best waterproof metal detectors on the market to your gear is the way to go. You can do even more and take your passion of metal detecting to the next level with a waterproof device.

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