Platypus coil

**brian.w** · 18-07-2012, 09:10 PM

I,m Thinking of getting a second hand coiltek platypus coil, I have been offered one at a great price. Can anyone give me any reveiws/info on wether it will be ok for general detecting and beach work. I,v seen most coils in action but not this one, Any advice/info would be very helpfull.

**Davidhod** · 18-07-2012, 09:15 PM

Used to be the coil of choice before the SEFs appeared on the scene. I seriously considered getting one for my Sovereign.

**ARGONAUTE** · 18-07-2012, 09:39 PM

I use the dd and mono on the GPX for beach, river, salt and outback environments. Never a problem. Often the dd is on religiously. Immersed halfway up the shaft.

**shep** · 18-07-2012, 10:29 PM

Loved it on my xs and ex2 didnt seem to work right on my se!
There is one on ebay right now for the explorer for £60 buy it now plus postage which is for nothing! If ur deal is better than that then snap his hand off

**brian.w** · 18-07-2012, 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by elshepio

Loved it on my xs and ex2 didnt seem to work right on my se!
There is one on ebay right now for the explorer for £60 buy it now plus postage which is for nothing! If ur deal is better than that then snap his hand off

Cheers for that bit of info Elsepio, Yea it is for my explorer xs. I,v got the origonal explorer 11 coil on at the moment and i,v never really liked it to clumsy looking and never felt very strong. Don,t know why but it never inspired confidence in me, Just might give this platy a try. I would get a pro coil but thought i might wait for that when i go for a detector upgrade, Something to look forward to in future. cheers all for your input...Anymore info would be welcome, Thankyou please.

**DDazzzle** · 19-07-2012, 09:33 AM

They are a lovely coil, Coiltek have mentioned that they might produce a Platypus for the X-terra as well, the price mentioned is really good value

**iron_foot** · 19-07-2012, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by brian.w

Yea it is for my explorer xs. I,v got the origonal explorer 11 coil on at the moment

hi brian.

before i got the SEF coil i had a Platypus coil on my explorer xs and loved it. what a difference it was over the stock coil. you can defiantly tell that you are hearing targets much tighter in the ground, it's more sensitive over the stock coil, you get less folsing over the stock coil and defiantly a much stronger built coil.

**brian.w** · 19-07-2012, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by iron_foot

hi brian.

before i got the SEF coil i had a Platypus coil on my explorer xs and loved it. what a difference it was over the stock coil. you can defiantly tell that you are hearing targets much tighter in the ground, it's more sensitive over the stock coil, you get less folsing over the stock coil and defiantly a much stronger built coil.

Thankx for your input Iron Mask, Much appreciated. The platy is on it,s way, sounds like i have made the right decision according to most of the info i have gleaned/recieved. Can you or anyone else tell me wether it is any good for beach work ?.. Thankyou

**Geordie-Hound** · 19-07-2012, 02:07 PM

Hi Brian,

I have used the platypus coil on my explorer 2 to good effect on the beach wet and dry rock pools and all. Its a well built and robust coil whic benefits from better target seperation in iorny areas due to its eliptical shape

**brian.w** · 19-07-2012, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by Geordie-Hound

Hi Brian,

I have used the platypus coil on my explorer 2 to good effect on the beach wet and dry rock pools and all. Its a well built and robust coil whic benefits from better target seperation in iorny areas due to its eliptical shape

Thankx for your reply geordie,

Thats just what i wanted to ear mate

. Seen as i will be mainly doing water and beaches. I,m very glad i took advantage of the chance to buy it now. I,m Looking forward to it arriving, I,m sure it will be an improvement on the origonal standard explorer xs, 11, 10.5 coil. Thankx for all your help and advice lads. Regards Bri