Vibraprobe 560

Impressed

David Cooper in Brisbane, Australia -
Received probe from USA. I live in Australia and there is nothing as good as this pinpointer Down Under!
Solid build and accurate! Making this probe Waterproof leaves the others behind. The only drawback I would say is I would prefer a depth of 2 to 3 inches instead of 1.
Overall very happy and a must have item!

Mar 02, 2006

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Built like a tank.

David S. in CA -
Used all the others, until they broke. Either the case or the switches. This one is built solid. No switches to break. Auto on/off so it's easy to use. Pinpoints at about 1 inch which I feel is just right. I can not hunt without this probe!

Jan 28, 2006

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Big, but good!

jimBea in S.C. -
The size of it was a suprise, as it is large. It's a great unit! Saves me a lot of digging time, and helps me find more targets and gives more swinging time. No more empty holes.

Dec 13, 2005

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Handy size and rugged but too many negatives for me

Bob D in Los Angeles -
I like the Vibra-Probe's size and ruggedness and waterproof construction but I found too many negatives.

The cross-talk with my main detectors was very annoying and it has no manual switch to turn it off.

And, the depth seems, well... net so hot. One inch at best on a fresh battery and less as the battery quickly depletes. Most of the time it's about 1/2 inch which is not enough for quick pinpointing for me. The Vibra-Probe also does not detect all metals. It can't detect my metal watch band, for example. Yet, other pinpointers can.

I would say the Vibra-Probe would be a good choice for wet work. But, I would choose another pinpointer for normal everyday use.

Nov 04, 2005

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Vibra-Probe. Now can't live without it!

Tommy T. in California -
I bought a Vibra-probe and once I started using it I was hooked. Easy to use. No adjustments. I'm no longer sifting and searching. Instead I just poke around and within seconds find the target. It's sturdy and well made, and I now can't hunt without it. Great product and made in the USA.

Sep 13, 2005

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Tried a bunch. Sticking with this one

Digitaltim in Ct, USA -
I've had a couple Wizards, the Tinytec, Automax, and the Treasuremate. I now have the Vibraprobe 560 and I'm keeping it. I'd say the Wizard is a best buy at around $15. Other than the Treasuremate, all these pinpointers work the same /equally well. The treasure mate was a little more complicated to me (too sensitive). The Vibraprobe - An inch of detection depth is all I'm looking for when the target isn't in the hole. No controls to mess with, just point it up and go. turns off by itself / waterproof..........I'm all set.

Jul 02, 2005

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Lots of good features but little depth

Ed Erdman in Janesville, WI. USA -
Positives: Simple to use no switches to mess with, floats, PI so works in salt water as well as land and fresh water beaches, vibration only so as not to attract unwanted attention, pulses become stronger as it gets closer to target, only vibrates when tip is pointed at target (not when the side is near the target).
Negatives: Simply lacks depth. An inch or just slightly more is the best you are going to get with this.

I bought one as my first pinpointer and liked it a lot then. Since then I've gotten used to other pinpointers that go a lot deeper (3" typically) such as the Treasure Mate and the Sunray X-1 probe. Now I find that an inch just doesn't cut it when pinpointing for me anymore. It's a great probe, I just want more power.

Apr 22, 2005

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Vibra Probe

Driveway in Connecticut -
I like this probe, as you can see the person before more explains its use. Just some thoughts on its performance. I dont like the way the battery is held in. Its a screw top that you screw in and a rubber stopper gets large to fit the inside and stay in.
I had the problem of the screw getting stuck, so it would pop out every once in a while, until i lost it. But it is used for underwater. So I just use duct tape on top, I dont need it for underwater.
The other thing I dont care about it is that I have to be about 1/4-1/2 from the metal to have it go off.
Sounds like a good thing but I think it should be around and inch, because we all know that sometimes we mess up pin pointing with our detectors. I think it would be easier. - David

Dec 15, 2004

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Use feel to know where the target is

Dan in West Michigan, USA -
Uses a 9v battery. Point the tip upwards to turn it on. It turns off automatically after one minute of not detecting any metal. No switches to break, n oexternally moving parts. Comfortable to use and strong from probing in packed soil

Find the general location with your MD, cut a slice in the grasss and probe with this. When you are within an inch of your target, it vibrates in your hand. The closer you get, the faster it vibrates. Reach in with your other hand and pull out your coin, ring, etc.

TOTALLY waterproof and submersible. Don't be afraid to drop this in the water.

It has an auto shut off after one minute of not detecting metal so when I am probing a lot of soil, I reset the time-out by pointing it at something metal like my shoelace eyelet, metal shovel (when using one) or a metal part on my MD.

When battery is going out, it will tend to act squirrely but that is well over 30 hours of use.

1 year warranty, great communication from the manufacturer.

Best price is via DJSdetectors.com, $20 cheaper than street price.

You don't need to see any blinky lights or hear any sounds to know where your target is. Go by feel. Move along to your next target.

Nov 23, 2004

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