Is this a good unit for a beginner? Will it work in sand? Is it comfortable to use? Thanks
1248426
Absolutely a great choice for a beginner. 100% it worked when we took it to the beach.
1248427
Yes, It is light weight and comfortable. so far I found lots of nails and a few pennies, and 1 1966 quarter in my back yard. Good for a beginner.
1248428
I believe it is a good beginner product it did work for me In multiple types of terrain.
2267207
Yes it works great on land. It's just designed to do both land and water. It doesn't come with waterproof earphones though so if u wanted to use it submersed, u will need to purchase the waterproof headphones. $$$ I mainly used it on land and only a handful of times at beach.
2067780
Both of these machines will be suited for dry sand salt beach detecting. I prefer the F2 but i think you would do just as well with either.
1327105
It's perfect for beginners. I was a beginner when I started using it. Just be careful. Use proper technique or you'll throw your back out. It took me about 3 weeks to get fully used to them
1736951
Randy, the beach is the sole reason why I bought this unit. I really like how it works. You'll need to ground balance when you move closer to the water or you'll get bad readings. So I work above the surf and then ground balance again and move it the surf (water). Perfect for what you want.
1771643
The value in having this piece of equipment as a coin shooter cannot be diminished by infrequent use. It is an investment and its really up to you to decide if its worth it. if you have success using a small shovel or perforated plastic grain scoop at the beach, then maybe the price is not cost effective for you personally. I not only use this one successfully at local beaches, I also bought a long handled version at a recent prospectors expo in Fresno. The longer handle make sit easier on my 65 year old back!
1067648
We used ours at the beach, if you can stake it down fairly well (not just in sand), it does pretty well.
1041365
My daughter said she has not had it on sand but has taken it thru grass and it's just ok on grass. A little unsteady. She said she couldn't imagine it would be do well in sand/beach. But, as I said, she has not actually tried using it on sand.
1699745
I have only used it once at the beach so far. I think there was some sand stuck to the bag that I brushed off. After I emptied the bag out at home, I also shook it hard and all the sand seemed to be gone. So I would have to say, it's not perfect for the sand but not terrible either.
1718144
Yes It performed well in loose sand. The only thing you need to be careful about is if it sinks then it may require a little more ump to lift it for the next step. My husband had no difficulty.
993049
The set up is not so much complicated as it is involved. If there is any wind at all, it will be frustrating. One person can set it up, I would recommend two, beginner or not.
1420585
Hey Man, I bought this machine almost a year ago today. Love it, no issues. About the reverse feature, it is great for sanding to a high level for the ultimate smooth. If you sand just one direction, some fibers can just get bent over. Reverse it and sand those off. Do I use it every day, no, do I use it, absolutely. Is it a determining factor in buying this machine? That depends on what you are turning and skill level. If you are doing bowls, it is a must. J!
1041366
I've never had it on sand, but we take it in the grass and a gravel road all of the time. With its large wheels, I would imagine it would be fine in the sand. We've had it since Aug 2013 and love it! We use it almost everyday to go to the park
2055191
I have only used it on big beaches in Maine and Florida. The stakes supplied are ok but in big winds using better stakes worked fine. I have not needed a sand anchor. I mostly use it on it's side. I use all guy lines when upright. I really like this item. My family now has three of them.
1925252
It is relentless. I used mine to break up rock-hard packed sand in my paddock last summer, and it was a beast until the worm drive gave out. I could not get a replacement part on line; just an advisory to contact a service center. I don't know whether it can be replaced, but I hope so. It sounds like you would probably do better to buy or rent a beefier unit to break up your soil initially.
774332
Unfortunately I don't know how it is on the beach/sand. It's a great net and we travel with it a lot but haven't tried the beach yet. As long as you can get the posts in deep enough to secure it, I think it would work well. Good luck.
366328
WE love our tiger shark unit. Is good with leaves, dirt and debri and small twigs that have blow in from trees. Not sure of sand as we have never had that issue. What I do know is if it ever breaks, I will have a new one ASAP!! Saves so much work. Hope this helps. When we opened the pool I would stop the unit and clean the filters about every 1/2 hour just because there was a lot of debri.