Beach Metal Detecting | Christine Uses the Vanquish 540 in the Wet Sand

[@thomassoucier2046]

Again a super video. I look forward to each one. Bill you got your but whipped buy Christine again. Christine your hair cut is giving you a younger more beautiful look. I really enjoy the way you interact with each other. It's easy to see how the love in your relationship is growing. Keep up the good work.

[@DigginSoCal]

Thank you Thomas... I am inwardly always rooting for Christine to find amazing things. I know she works hard at it and I get a lot of hunting time in. She gets so excited it is fun to watch. Thanks we really enjoy spending time together.

[@ianwilkinson3425]

Long live the 540. 👏👏👍🏾 thanks for using it team. I realize you 2 have a fair few machines now but love the vanquish episodes. Cheers B and C ✌

[@DigginSoCal]

You are welcome. The Vanquish is a solid detector. We do have a few....lol. Have downsized a bit.... cheers

[@philliprodgers6244]

Christine won the day! Fantastic job and presentation you two! Keep ‘em coming.

[@DigginSoCal]

I agree... she was having a great day

[@marshallj2415]

Excellent video! I bought the 540 primarily based upon your success with it in wet sand in previous videos. I bought it in Tampa, but using it today at Oceanside. In dry sand I’m happy with my Gold Bug Pro.

[@marshallj2415]

I used the 540 in wet sand and it found a penny 6” deep as the surf rolled into the hole. Impressed at Oceanside. Thanks Bill!

[@Playing4fun2]

Nice hunt I enjoyed watching wish I could go detecting but got to work maybe next weekend ya have a nice day thanks for sharing see you on the next hunt stay safe and have a lot of fun

[@DigginSoCal]

Thanks Rosa... Hope you have had a chance to get out and hunt

[@brianrust7823]

Over here in England we call them Allen Keys. I always enjoy your duets. Greatly appreciated.

[@DigginSoCal]

Thank you very much.... I have a friend who is from England and it is interesting when we chat and he has a different name for so many things....

[@williampaxton871]

Another excellent video guys. The Vanquish dues to its multi-frequency platform, is an excellent wet sand machine.

[@DigginSoCal]

Thanks William. I guess I am finally getting old and forgetting things...lol.

[@joserafa03]

Yes ! I was surprised and confused when he said at 06:24-06:27 minutes : “ did I tell you that the Vanquish is not supposed to work in the salty surf ? “. ? ? ?

[@Mndza1]

The 540 is a beast metal detector 👌

[@rockfishresellerllc.5843]

Hey guys! I watched your channel all the time when I was in LA, but now I'm in Texas. I got mine stolen, year before last, but I got another one. I'm going out today. Thanks for your great videos!

[@DigginSoCal]

That is one of my fears... getting the truck broken into.... bummer to hear but glad you were able to get another one... Thanks for watching. Very much appreciated.

[@rockfishresellerllc.5843]

@@DigginSoCal Thank you and you're welcome!🤠😎

[@thomasjbrugge6149]

my favorite is when you find cars! Thanks for a few chuckles along the way. BTW that green car was destined to go home with you lol!!

[@DigginSoCal]

Yeah for some reason cars are fun to find... I feel bad for the kid... lost it twice

[@joycetrotter81]

You both definitely had a fun day! You were laughing throughout the Hunt!!!

[@DigginSoCal]

Thanks... we did in deed. The car finds were fun especially because they were all crusted over....

[@sandystewart292]

Love your coat Christine! Another fun adventure on the beach! Thanks for taking us along!

[@playininthedirt1358]

What a car saga....Hysterical!!! Fun hunt for sure!!!

[@DigginSoCal]

Thanks... I can't believe we found cars that are crusted over because everyone detects there.... was a super fun day

[@ausfox8794]

Thanks for keeping detecting real with all your finds. Love the banter back and forth.

[@DigginSoCal]

Thank you very much

[@daviddavey1727]

The Vanquish works very well in the salt. Very little falsing.

[@dayumstraightfishin5624]

I love watching you two. Y’all crack me up. Am learning a lot from your videos. I use to treasure hunt back in the mid 90s now you guys got me addicted again an that’s cool.

[@DigginSoCal]

Thank you very much... it is hard not to be addicted to detecting

[@GarysMetalDetecting]

Had some fun in the sun, got some treasures and exercise. Looked like a great day to Me

[@DigginSoCal]

Yes... we did enjoy ourselves... got a quick meal then hit the surf.... couldn't ask for a better day

[@RoyWCanada]

Hi Christine & Bill, that was a fascinating hunt. Christine was car magnet cars came back to her and she scored a wheat penny. Christine I hope Bill got you a CUP CAKE as a reward? Oh Bill had some finds also best one was a butterfly charm. Thanks for the video looking forward to the next one. 🚙🚙🚙

[@annetteessman8827]

OMG...find found twice..lol...you two give so much joy to me to watch. I enjoy you guys... Christine 1 Bill O today.....😊😊♥️ Nice job guy's.....

[@genevievedelaune4050]

Great find Christine , I love that ring!

[@noraschwerdt1337]

Nice hunt @ Huntington Beach. You guys always have so much fun. Have a great rest of the weekend.

[@petersutherland7482]

Love watching the fun you guys have with such a great "experience/hobby' I have a Vanquish 440, and never seem to have to much of a problem in the shallow water ... Love your 'Fuzzy jacket' Christine! 🙂

[@EastCoastDigs]

I love how bill shakes the scoop, aggressive and effective !

[@DigginSoCal]

LOL... I just pretend it is Christine...Joking... gotta get that wet sand moving...

[@jamesross184]

Great video again by my number one favourite KZbinrs ever

[@714metaldetecting]

Fun hunt for the both of you. The wife loves her 540 and she uses it in the wet also and does pretty good for herself. I just got to reminder to stay away from the waves because it's not waterproof lol. Thanks for sharing

[@DigginSoCal]

Yes... I was reminded that when we first got the Vanquish I was using it in the wet sand... I am getting old and forgot...lol. The waves are too rough here anyway to detect in them.... Thank you

[@MrDekonCross]

The vanquish always performs great for me in the wet. The only thing is the control box is not waterproof like the Nox.

[@mrfixit1274]

I agree, the Vanquish works well in the wet beach sand and in shallow water, just be careful not to get water in its control box.. I've found lots of silver and gold with my Vanquish 540 in the wet sand and shallow water...and sometimes I prefer it over my Nox 800.

[@DigginSoCal]

Yes, apparently I easily forgot about when we first got it and I was using it in the wet. Getting old I guess...lol

[@mrfixit1274]

@@DigginSoCal 😊

[@AuDive0]

Great video and hunt 👍. Congrats Christine on the wheatie, very cool 😎. Enjoyed the video thanks.

[@darrellbrixey5341]

Awesome video guys, thank you

[@richardhartwick8875]

The Vanquish is supposed to be pretty good on the beach due to multi-frequency. I have a Simplex, but thinking about grabbing a 440 for when I go to the beach. Thanks for the videos! God Bless!

[@DigginSoCal]

Awesome... thank you. Good luck on your hunts

[@aliciadanna2616]

Great hunt Christine and Bill liked how you whipped Bill hunting

[@DigginSoCal]

If I have to come in second, there is not a better person to be 1st... thanks

[@georgejeruzal6249]

That Penney is my birth year. Cool

[@christinethestringbean]

Very cool George!

[@timtoth7086]

That green car just wanted to be yours. Nice video.

[@DigginSoCal]

For real... that was pretty funny

[@dawnprochilo8084]

Good video guys, you both did well. Christine, it looks like you can keep that green car now. Looking forward to the next video, take care.

[@ohdannyboyjustadiggin]

A lost and found to being lost again just to be picked up later. It was meant to be in your hands Christine. Bill I can not believe She kicked your butt today. The Vanquish is a really good beach detector. Both in wet flats and the dry. You two made me laugh a lot in this video.. Fun times watching the two of you... Happy Hunting .. Peace

[@NathanielOutdoorAdventures]

Always good to clean up. Nice wheatie. I think the nail clippers are a bit far gone Some really crusty things coming up. Always looks fun with you guys

[@DigginSoCal]

Yes, and we def clean up wherever we hunt...doing our part. True about the crusty... funny some of the items we dig up.

[@karaunaatkenson6295]

awesome find !!!!

[@DigginSoCal]

Thank you

[@stargazer279]

good morning to both of you. I can't wait to start metal detecting up here in april. nice hunt!

[@DigginSoCal]

Bummer you have to wait but time does fly by... good luck when you get out there...

[@emiliollantino8431]

Hunting in the beach Low tide..more space.. Love bless

[@FloridaSandHunters]

We use the Vanquish in the wet all the time. I recovered our 1st ring in knee deep waves.

[@DigginSoCal]

Thanks...good to know

[@audraacklin9826]

Good morning Christine and Bill. Happy hunting. 😃🥰

[@DigginSoCal]

Thanks.... much appreciated

[@iddym7582]

I was motivated by watching your videos and other channels, so I have bought the Nokta simplex, I haven"t used it till now because of the cold weather here in Austria. I am so excited about my first detecting..!

[@lorrainemiale467]

Great finds. Christine your hair looks pretty .🤗🤗😎😎😎😁😁😀😀😊😊

[@whitemanriding]

I have a number of high end machines but the 540 has to be the best value for your buck . I like it so much I bought a second unit. Totally recommend it .

[@benjiher8918]

Good morning Great job guys always looking forward to see you guys hunt or alone it doesn’t matter As always thanks for sharing Love you guys

[@davidbadger3179]

Hey Guys love your channel - not sure where you heard that the Vanquish doesn’t work in the wet sand - over here the the Uk it’s known to be a great wet sand machine, and mine performs superbly in the wet and into the shallow surf. Just don’t drop it in the water! Keep up the videos we love them over here in the Uk.

[@DigginSoCal]

I am not sure either but proved not to be true. Thanks for the confirmation. Cheers

[@kevinstivers3860]

Hey guys, congrats on the Wheatie. Ove only found two at the beach. A 1955 buried in a sand castle on the towel line at Newport (my very first Wheatie) and a 1940 along the walk way in Balboa. That one was a shocker to me. And congrats on the cars. I always like finding cars in the sand 😁

[@christinethestringbean]

That is so cool Kevin! Thanks for sharing those stories.

[@edwardheida2919]

Green car find just funny. Ready to hit the beach again hopefully by Sunday the latest. Getting good at finding where all the metal scraps are dropped by the tide but not much change just corroded pennies. But it’s fun to meet all the different collectors on the beach. From sea glass to sand dollars, sea shells, drift wood and other detectorists. Though privately I wish those metal detector people would find another beach so I can have the ones I hunt all for myself 😂. Not long for the people season to start then hopefully more good finds on the way.

[@captnse]

Bill, I didn’t see any wheaties in your finds….you didn’t find a wheatie? 🤣😂 Nice finds, guys! Looks like mostly lightweight targets in the sand there…

[@DigginSoCal]

No... Christine found a 56.... Bill found nada...lol

[@BC-wb1wx]

I liked the green rc car too. Glad you were able to help stop the child melt down.

[@DigginSoCal]

LOL... I wonder if the child even realized it was gone a second time...lol

[@sherryrohr65]

Congratz Christine on the Wheatley, love when you two are together

[@sherryrohr65]

Dam spell check wheatie

[@andrewblackwood4604]

Christine, I find it hilarious how you tease Bill. He takes it like a soldier though.

[@disneyschu7760]

Fun hunt, thanks for sharing in the wet especially with the Vanquish, it gives me more ideas of how to use mine. What setting do you use on the beach with the Vanquish?

[@DigginSoCal]

You are welcome. We usually just keep the Vanquish in jewelry mode and adjust sensitivity as needed.

[@adventuresunknown1013]

Love the flannel Christine ❤

[@danyn11]

Great video detecting

[@TermaMary]

Splendid what a great day

[@DigginSoCal]

Thanks Mary

[@socalmetaldetecting]

Great weather! Fun hunt! ”Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Don't teach a man how to fish and you feed yourself. He's a grown man, fishing's not that hard.” -Ron Swanson

[@DigginSoCal]

That is a great quote... thanks for sharing

[@michaelcooper1914]

Great finds Christie you to Bill 😂😂

[@christinethestringbean]

Thanks Michael!

[@JhonDiamond2021]

Beach Metal Detection, hope you find valuable metal friends.

[@DigginSoCal]

Thanks... we are planning a fun little road trip in the first week of Feb.... gonna be fun and hopefully we find cool stuff

[@tamsthisnthat3443]

Christine kickin' Bill's butt in the wet sand with the Vanquish 540...what could be better? LOL

[@christinethestringbean]

Hahahaha. Thanks Tam!

[@romankaras234]

What kind cover you got on the nox 800? Please

[@DigginSoCal]

I am not sure of the name... It was a gift and I believe it was purchased off Ebay. Just search for the control head protective cover...

[@keeganm6146]

Great hunting

[@joserafa03]

Yes! I was surprised and confused when he said at 06:24-06:27 minutes : “ did I tell you that the Vanquish is not supposed to work in the salty surf ? “. ? ? ?

[@FloridaDirtDigger]

Excellent video. I purchased a 540 due to your good luck with it. It is arriving today. And gonna for its first run at Cocoa Beach this weekend. What setting do you use at the park vs dry sand vs wet sand?

[@DigginSoCal]

Wow, congrats and good luck. We use jewelry mode and adjust sensitivity. Test it out on some stuff you already have... it will help with learning the VDI (numbers).

[@John336NLT]

What metal detector would yall recommend for a person that is on a fixed budget?

[@DigginSoCal]

Hum... I think it is a toss up between Minelab Vanquish (preferred) or the Nokta Simplex. The Vanquish has several models and you can compare them on their site to see which meets your needs... 340,440 and 540

[@John336NLT]

Thank you for the reply. I enjoy watching your videos.

[@paulseyler280]

Bill...Surprised you didn't know about the Vanquish.... Similar tech as the equinox.. Minelab says..."VANQUISH welcomes tough terrain. It dominates at the beach in wet sand and salt water, outperforming other detectors that can’t compete." Christine is one with the Vanquish. I know alot of people do well here in NJ beaches with the Vanquish.

[@DigginSoCal]

I think I did read all that when I got it but forgot about how good it is because I never get it out of Christine's hands.... Thanks for the confirmation

[@hobojay]

Good job u-all.. she's (cat woman)!! U and your family, stay healthy brother.✌️💙🏇🏇🏇

[@DigginSoCal]

Thank you very much Javier.

[@flamingomtn]

Whoever said that the Vanquish wouldn't work in wet salt sand? That's not true at all. It has the exact same technology as the Equinox, just not a waterproof control box. And I'm sure it's made with cheaper components and materials. I've found just as much in the wet sand with my Vanquish as with my Nox. It's just not submersible, but then the Nox might not be either. :-) Leakuinox. ha ha ha

[@joserafa03]

Yes! I was surprised and confused when he said at 06:24-06:27 minutes : “ did I tell you that the Vanquish is not supposed to work in the salty surf ? “ ? ? ?

[@johnspooner4128]

How come you have a blue Equinox? Never seen one like that?

[@bradloy25]

Christine has the Blippi colors covered!

[@christinethestringbean]

Hahahahaha. You’re right!!!

[@bradloy25]

@@christinethestringbeanyou guy’s have the best weather in socal that it makes me want to move out of central Washington down to your area. I could get used to detecting every day

[@MsAliceinwonderland]

Christine you Crack me up girl!

[@raycollins3843]

Good morning, guys, cool hunt, do you ever put your old coins in slots, like one I send to you and bill, remember half dime 1872, and 1867 nickel? when I find I put to one side, like I have 100s of old Penny's dimes, and other old coins. Have a great day, Ray

[@gregorygibson5455]

Hello Bill and Christine

[@DigginSoCal]

Hi Gregory

[@claudeladow2334]

Minelab Vanquish 540 is fine in wet sand at beach.

[@nickyduece]

Where did your fuzzy sweater come from, super cool

[@davidlewis9068]

Christines scratch dent and crusty car shop is soon to open in a California town near you....

[@christinethestringbean]

This is a great idea!!!

[@davidlewis9068]

My vanquish works great in the wet sand but I got my Equinox 700 for that so I can get a bit wetter....

[@in_situ]

Agree. My vanquish 540 finds tiny metal deep in the wet with no chatter. Bill has previous videos 2 years ago raving about the Vanquish at the beach which was why I bought mine. Maybe he was thinking about the Nokta Simplex which apparently has problems in the surf.

[@DigginSoCal]

@@in_situ Yes... I have not used it in so long that I forgot...lol.

[@Trafcon]

Great job Christine!! Still waiting for my first wheatie. Way to whoop Bill's butt. He owes you half dozen muffins at minimum.

[@DigginSoCal]

Thank you very much... wheaties are pretty cool finds.... I concede to Christine

[@robertkahl6024]

Christine I love your laff and think your video is cool

[@joestagner7817]

Bill You should fix the fish

[@DigginSoCal]

Um sure...lol. That poor thing was all busted up

[@BC-wb1wx]

Is that Christine's first tent steak of the year?

[@joestagner7817]

Hi does either one of you have a 1940’s wheatie

[@DigginSoCal]

I would have to look through them

[@davidlewis9068]

LOL fish fry instead of Cupcakes woo hoo variety is the spice of life.....

[@DigginSoCal]

Mmmmm.... sounds perfect.

[@karencross1964]

The ugly chunks --- could they be cans/or other stuff, burned in a fire?

[@robertthomsonsandman1976]

why do you say the vanquish is lucky it works in the surf and wet sand 😮

[@scotthardy5612]

Vanquish can work in salt water just not submersible

[@DigginSoCal]

So it seems. Good to know because Christine just fell in love with surf detecting...

[@marcshea8921]

Christine the "Vanquisher" is continuing her journey on the path to Grand Master of the detecting Order. With her passing of the task of working the Vanquish in saltwater and wet sand at the beach and pulling amazing stuff I promote her from Padawan Learner and bestow upon her the rank of Knight... Congratulations and may the magnetic field be with you, always...🧲(((((💍🏖️ Padawan. The second Jedi ranking is that of Padawan learners. ... Knight. ... Master. ... Council Member. ... Master of the Order. ... Grand Master

[@carolricks-mcdougald4138]

Good fun hunt, but 1956 wheatie isn't too old, year this old lady was born. Lol

[@claudeladow2334]

Bill is too impatient w Christine's style.

[@DigginSoCal]

I am really trying to change that... I have gotten better

[@adventuresinmichiganwlisa9852]

👍🤓👍

[@TheNearlyMan74]

Laughing makes you younger apparently, so me wonder what’s your laughing age 😂

[@SidewinderProjects]

Well I guess it was meant to be with the little guys car....

[@captiandarwin]

Do not say, you and me. But you can say, you and I.

[@adventuresinmichiganwlisa9852]

🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁

[@wormwood8816]

Christine stealing cars again

[@thecamoflaugemetaldetector1661]

If that was cat hair on Christina's shirt that is disgusting...

[@asneller8890]

I was led to believe the Vanquish was just a simplified, entry level non-waterproof (control box) version of the Equinox. Perhaps I was wrong?

[@FloridaSandHunters]

you're 100 % correct

[@joserafa03]

Yes ! I was surprised and confused when he said at 06:24-06:27 minutes: “ did I tell you that you that the Vanquish is not supposed to work in the salty surf ? “. ? ? ?