Whites Beach Hunter ID
Street Price $800 - Beginner, water
Number of Reviews: 16
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JB in Miami Florida USA -
The Whites Beach Hunter ID was the first expensive water detector I ever purchased. That investement has paid off handsomely over the last year and a half. I have found sooooo many items; Gold, Silver, Coins, Junk, Relics, and even Cell Phones in the water with it. I was very hesitant about purchasing an expensive detector and read many reviews on this site as well as others about the Beach Hunter ID before buying it. I just can't say how happy I am with this machine. The unit definitely takes some getting used to but hey, that goes for all detectors. The Whites Beach Hunter ID is a quality reliable machine and worth every penny.
Sep 13, 2006
22 people found this review helpful.
1st metal detector
Mark in Luna Pier, Michigan -The Beach Hunter ID is my first metal detector. I recieved it on 3/13/6 and have used it on a small beach on Lake Erie (Luna Pier) for the last 5 days, a couple of hours a day. Initially it was a little awkward, but within the first 30 minutes I started getting the hang of it. After 4 hours of use, I think is awesome. So far I've found $1.80 in coins (all newer, 4 of which were quarters), a sterling silver earring (925SU) it is about the size of a quarter and shaped like a heart, a dog license tag, one rock that looks like a meteorite, and of course a lot of junk, pull tabs, bottle caps, fishing lures, aluminum cans, foil, etc. Overall I'm very happy I got it,...I've always wanted one, so what the hell....
Mar 19, 2006
9 people found this review helpful.
great one
Mike in London, UK -I have owned several detectors, but this is my first waterproof item. It is a very handy, friendly machine.
I just feel how well it is built. It is extremely sensitive. Great for fresh/salt water, also on the bank, but works reliable on the fileds as well.
I will definetly keep this one. Great macine, great quality.
Feb 21, 2006
9 people found this review helpful.
HUNTING NEW ENGLAND WITH THE BEACH HUNTER ID
BEACH HUNTER in NORTH BILLERICA, MASS. U.S.A -I got my Beach hunter in May of 2005 as of now it has found me over 100 items of gold jewlery,2/16/06.I hunt in water out to neck deep salt/fresh I also hunt beaches wet/dry.I use the disc/tone on dry and the all metal in the water/wet sand.In all metal the depth is great and you can swing the coil slow, just using the id lights to see what you might be digging.I hunt with guys who have spent much more for there detectors and alot of times I get more gold.It takes some time to get really good with but when you do you'll be as pleased as me with this detector.
Feb 16, 2006
23 people found this review helpful.
Beachhunter ID
Stirling, N5PIP in Daytona Beach, Florida -I've owned this model for a month and so far I've been pretty pleased. The headphones are comfortable, the machine balances pretty well. A very good detector for dry or wet sand. I haven't tried in the ocean yet as I don't have a long handled scoop. I do almost all my hunting in the All Metal Mode. Using the Disc. mode appears to reduce depth a bit. I pull dimes from 10" in wet sand, gold and silver rings down to 11", and I found an aluminum can at 18" (dry sand). It will find ALL TYPES of metal (sometimes I think I've dug just about all the pull tabs and screw caps on Daytona Beach ;-)
You will learn the different tones for the types of metal real quick. The 3 indicator LEDs are pretty accurate in indicating iron, rings, and coins. I will say that having to readjust the ground balance (and sometimes the Sensitivity) when crossing from dry to wet sand can be a bit of a pain. But it only takes a second or two to adjust. You will get a tone change when the ocean waves roll over the coil. That being said, I feel that this detector performs quite well and should be seriously considered by anyone looking for a good performing waterproof machine.
Jul 21, 2005
29 people found this review helpful.
Whites Beach Hunter ID
Bob in USA -
the most expensive pull-tab finder invented...I dont think I'm tone deaf but out in water up to my neck all tones sounded like hits even after adjustment
Jul 18, 2004
18 people found this review helpful.
Whites Beach Hunter ID
Chris Valerio in USA -I own/have owned several top of the line water detectors and am liking White's Beach Hunter ID more each day! While it is not quite as stable as others, I tend to find things with it! It seems to have lots of sensitivity. So running the sensitivity too high is a mistake at times. I have found dimes up to 11 inches! I think the 9.5" coil is just right. However it should be a weighted spider coil design for better water hunting. The headphones are top quality and comfortable. The detector is well balanced and feels light.
I do not like the all metal/disc/reset toggle switch as it pops out of all metal at the slightest touch. White's confirmed that this is the way they are. Well, I say choose a better switch White's!!! I also do not like the battery closure device... a thin rubber O-ring that tears. I think White's can do better than that!
Best of all I love the light and tone I.D. All of the gold rings I have found give the same nice medium tone and a yellow light. Each time I get a solid medium tone and yellow light while hunting, I get excited and start seeing gold! So I guess this detector excites me and makes detecting fun!
I also like its bright yellow cheerful color. Somehow it makes me feel better! Perhaps it reminds me of gold?! Just dig all those yellow and blue signals... some gold rings close to the coil give a blue light/high tone. If you want one, buy it! Good Hunting!
Dec 14, 2003
32 people found this review helpful.