Beach Metal Detecting With The X-Terra Pro & X-Terra Elite

We both scored while BEACH METAL DETECTING with the X-TERRA PRO & X-TERRA ELITE metal detectors. Does the Elite outperform the Pro? Is the Multi-IQ upgrade enough to ditch the Pro?
In our opinion, Multi-IQ is going to be a better way to detect than single frequency... but both detectors do a good job. We always recommend doing the detector research based on the type of terrain you will be detecting and getting the best detector you can afford. The Pro is a great starter machine for under $300 and the Elite is a good option if the Equinox or Manticore is out of the budget! One plus about the Elite is the Expedition package gets you both coils and the headphones. Both are waterproof so either will be good if you are looking for that feature!
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[@714metaldetecting]

What a hunt for the both of you. Great finds. Looks like both detectors did well. Thanks for sharing

[@davidlewis9068]

Very nice comparison between the two. I would get an Elite to go with my Equinox 700. The Vanquish pro pack might get retired.

[@DigginSoCal]

My first question when I saw the Elite come out was why did they not do the Multi-IQ with the Pro? Not sure if it is something they can add in an update or not?

[@digginnorcal2770]

Hey Bill and Christine good hunt with the X-Terra Pro and the X-Terra Elite and awesome find on the Silvers at the beach.......Happy Hunting and many more to come

[@norcaldigger348]

That's fantastic that you were able to reunite the keys with their owner. I bet they were very happy. Your jewelry finds were awesome too!

[@DigginSoCal]

Thanks... It goes to show that having something on a key ring to help locate the owner is a smart idea. Not sure how many people would have bothered? Thanks, we did score some nice silver. I am giving away the cute bracelet to one of our followers child!

[@norcaldigger348]

@@DigginSoCal Very kind of you.

[@justinpritchard2096]

Awesome hunt

[@randyg7852]

Great video, it was a pleasure meeting both of you next to pier while you were comparing the two detectors. My son got a kick out of hearing you mention that you met Randy. You made my day (grins).

[@christinethestringbean]

It was nice to meet you too Randy!!!! Glad we were able to make your day.

[@robertferguson64]

That was fun. I like that area not my favorite, but I do like it. Good luck in your next adventure.

[@christinethestringbean]

Thanks Robert!

[@moparscot9271]

Hey Christine…Can you do a head to head with the XTerra Elite and your Vanquish? Curious to see the multi-frequency battle!!

[@christinethestringbean]

This is a good idea!!! When Bill returns we will work on that.

[@gr8finds196]

Great video. Looks like both machines do well in the sand.

[@christinethestringbean]

Thanks so much!

[@timtoth7086]

Nice job with the keys. Cool swivel ring. Thanks for the fun.

[@christinethestringbean]

Thanks Tim!

[@helensmith2839]

Good job Guys on your success of returning the keys,and you had great results from both detectors,❤🎉

[@christinethestringbean]

Thanks Helen!

[@annetteessman8827]

Nice morning hunt! Congrats Christine on your double Silver score! Bill congrats on your bracelet... Awesome Time....😊

[@christinethestringbean]

Thank you!

[@grandmakellymcdonald]

Let’s go let’s go treasure and adventure 🇺🇸💕🌎👵✌️🎉🌺

[@christinethestringbean]

YESSSSSS

[@normski425]

Cool you were able to reunite the keys with the owner. Go hunt today! Great video, thank.

[@christinethestringbean]

Thanks Norm!

[@edheida8825]

Nice finds. And of course the hosts of Diggin SoCal are at their best. Yet no Buddy - must be contract negotiating time 😅.

[@sandystewart292]

Christine's ring...$130! GREAT FIND! Good job!!

[@janeodom3671]

Thanks for doing the side-by-side comparison of the 2 detectors. It's a big help to those on the fence when choosing. FYI - I take all my good shape cars, toys, and women's clothing to the local battered women's and children's shelter. Lots of times they have to run off with only the clothes on their backs.

[@christinethestringbean]

This is a good idea.

[@AuDive0]

Wow , congrats 🎉 on the silvers. Love the beach hunts. Really enjoyed the video thanks 👍💯😃🪂

[@christinethestringbean]

Thank youuuuuuuuuuu!

[@caesarsone5602]

HI Guys, I am on my computer this evening, so I am able to comment on todays show. It was good, and I have an X-Terra Pro that I bought for my wife which she doesn't care for, so it sits because I use my Equinox 900 and have my 800 to back it up. The X-Terra Elite shows to be much better Than the Pro. you guys did a great job comparing the two. Keep up the good work.

[@christinethestringbean]

Thanks Caesar. I'm sorry that your wife doesn't really care for the X-Terra Pro... The machine isn't that bad. Hopefully, she'll give it another go. The learning curve for metal detecting is pretty intense.

[@TeamLynchBMD]

The X-Terra Pro beach mode says it is 8hz but based of testing it is multi frequency and 8 hz isn’t one of them. Single frequency’s don’t perform well in the wet saltwater beach sand. A little afraid of the new update as it may take the multi away. Fun hunt and the elite performance was nice. 👋😁 I think that’s what the 925 means😂

[@jimlista8403]

Agreed will not update mine if not broken why fix it

[@TeamLynchBMD]

@@jimlista8403 yes I hunt more off of tones, if there is a decent tone mixed in I dig it regardless of VDI

[@timb.162]

Awesome video Bill and Christine thanks for the comparison .❤

[@christinethestringbean]

Thanks Tim!

[@petersutherland7482]

Some nice finds guys :-) And great hunt, thanks for sharing ... from a chilly Cape Town! ;-)

[@christinethestringbean]

Thanks Peter!

[@wharrington9886]

Nicely done

[@RoyWCanada]

Hi Christine & Bill that was a really interesting hunt. It showed that they were even on the day but the parks may change that. Way to go Christine 2 very nice silver pieces. Bill you bowed out gracefully in declaring Christine the winner winner cup cake dinner. Thanks for the video looking forward to the next one.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@christinethestringbean]

Thanks Roy. Bill always has the upper hand, but I got it this time!

[@Archtops]

Cool save and return of the keys!

[@christinethestringbean]

Yes!!!!!

[@dawnprochilo8084]

Hi guys, great hunt, you both did really well on this one. Congrats on the silver. It was worth every minute of being out there. Loved the video. Looking forward to the next one. Take care.

[@christinethestringbean]

Thanks Dawn!!!!

[@timb.162]

Awsome hunt with the new Machine thanks for sharing your video

[@OLdweeb]

Your hunt is proof-positive that even the most heavily detected SoCal beaches are still productive. How about an (X-Terra Elite) Vs. (Vanquish) comparison? If the Elite wins, time to retire the Vanquish? 😛

[@christinethestringbean]

Hahahahaha. The Vanquish seems to be semi-retired as of now. Ha! But definitely will try to take it out soon and do a comparison of the Elite and Vanquish.

[@detectorguy4565]

Wow fantastic that you are able to find the owner of the Keys. Nice find on the silver rings and the tour of Santa Monica beach :) yeah

[@tommywinthrop3429]

Thanks for the comparison guys!!!!!

[@christinethestringbean]

You're welcome! It was so much fun!!!!!! Can't wait to continue doing a comparison.

[@robertsanchez9030]

Great finds for both of you.

[@christinethestringbean]

Thanks Robert!

[@janas7088]

Great finds for the both of you.

[@christinethestringbean]

Thanks Janas!

[@treasureisland1]

Great hunt. The Xterra Elite will always be more stable because of the Multi-IQ (multiple frequencies at once). It would be really interesting to do a comparison of the Elite vs. Bill's Equinox 800. The Nox would have the advantage on small gold, like small chains, because it has a higher frequency. On silver and coins the might be the same?

[@peterbicker8389]

The Elite might have the advantage over the Equinox 600 or 800. Remember the Equinox 600 and 800 are 10 year old machines. They have much slower processors then todays machines.

[@puddlejumperfishing7395]

Thank you for comparing the two and awesome finds!! From what I can tell and as was mentioned, the only real difference is the multi- frequency, making the Elite more accurate. Or are there some other details I might have missed?

[@christinethestringbean]

So far, that's all we've noticed too!

[@juliehuddleston9156]

Oh wow, what a hunt. Keep digging SoCal ❤

[@christinethestringbean]

Thanks Julie!!!

[@Robert-fs1pb]

Thats a sterling silver ring by the volleyball court.

[@terryblais9128]

Thanks for the fun. Could you please try and demonstrate using a cheaper Bounty Hunter detector? If you have not tried yet Im sure you will be greatly impressed. I have thw Vanquish 540. But find my Tracker4 and 2200 to be more accurate and effective. Just plain fun and ease of use.

[@christinethestringbean]

That's a great idea! I'll definitely talk to Bill about it.

[@Robert-fs1pb]

Always detect around and under the life guard shack

[@alabama2654]

Thanks for the video. That may have gotten me off the fence and on the elite side!

[@show-metreasure3438]

Great video and finds you two, thx for sharing!!

[@christinethestringbean]

Thanks for watching!

[@sissipaulinegunther4737]

Rotina feliz para meu sábado! Já acordo pensando: Hoje tem Christine e Bill... Gosto muito de vcs!

[@christinethestringbean]

Gracias por todo!!!

[@stevewaters2974]

Well I really enjoyed the matchup between the pro and the elite today. I also have both machines and notice the vdi is much more stable on the elite but Penny's in particular come up as a very different number on the elite for some reason. I found three pennies today that came up a 28. That's crazy. On the pro they are a 60. The pro is a slam bargain for what it can do for the price and the elite just does it all better. Nice hunt!

[@christinethestringbean]

I totally agree. For their pricing, they are both solid and high quality detectors.

[@hearditonyoutube]

Garrett apex vs the elite... I'm thinking selling my apex and going elite..thoughts? I'm a newbie

[@stacybrwneyes]

I need to hear more about the nincompoops 😂

[@christinethestringbean]

Hahahaha

[@emiliollantino8431]

Wow a new gudget from Minelab Good hunting with the two extera Happy 😊 hunting

[@christinethestringbean]

Thanks Emilio!

[@danareed1656]

two of those keys are for a disk detainer lock and no not usually cheap!

[@christinethestringbean]

We were able to return the keys to owner.

[@nicolasrossi5978]

Good hunt. Fun finds;

[@christinethestringbean]

Yes! Thanks!!!!

[@adventuresinmichiganwlisa9852]

Nice job you two👍🤓

[@christinethestringbean]

Thanks Lisa!

[@Playing4fun2]

Good morning. I loved the video nice finds beautiful ring Christine. Lots of fun, nice silvers to God bless you guys stay safe see you on the next hunt bye 😊

[@dinnopascual2218]

Hey, Bill and Christine! Don’t giveaway yet on that cars toys on Halloween! Wait til’ in the end of 2024! I wanna see it, the one you’ve found!

[@christinethestringbean]

We shall see!!!!

[@jacobk.1880]

Nice finds, but I miss not seeing Buddy boy

[@christinethestringbean]

He's still around. Our table that we usually use to do the wrap up is preoccupied with a puzzle that is in progress.

[@sktech76]

First time watching one of your videos. Love the saltiness of Christine-cracking up! The banter between you two is a lot of fun!

[@Robert-fs1pb]

And a pewter necklace.😊

[@bryanolier6775]

Nice job on the keys , cool rings I think the Elite won 😊

[@christinethestringbean]

Thanks Bryan!

[@lacindamanary370]

The lock from the broken treasure chest you found the other day

[@christinethestringbean]

ahhhhhhh!!!!

[@111proactive]

Nice test,👋from Ukraine

[@DarrinWillden]

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood won't you please be mine mine labels that is lol

[@ohdannyboyjustadiggin]

That is weird the Vdi is different even though the scale is the same. (Or at least I think the Scale is ) Otherwise You Two had a very eventful hunt and congrats on the rings and silvers. Awesome. Happy Hunting. Peace

[@christinethestringbean]

Thanks Danny Boy.

[@lenorestavroff5290]

Cool hunt did the keys get returned 😎

[@christinethestringbean]

They did!!!!

[@chuckowens3361]

Outstanding Hunt

[@christinethestringbean]

Thanks!!

[@Danielstdon]

good morning Christine and Bill

[@DigginSoCal]

Good morning Daniel

[@danareed1656]

cool lock!

[@christinethestringbean]

Thanks! We thought it was cool too!

[@riclwilson]

2nd!!!!! Good morning Christine and Bill🎉🎉🎉❤

[@DigginSoCal]

Good morning

[@larrydowning8714]

Looks like an oak and Luna bracelet. The paperclip bracelet you found under the swing.

[@DigginSoCal]

Had to look that up but it kinda does...

[@Itsover8878]

Nice hunt you too it’s Always great to find precious metals on a hunt no matter what it is and you’re out on the beach doing it which is always fun and enjoyable we hunt a lot of the same places in the area someday I’m sure we’ll cross paths enjoy the video keep up to Hunt

[@gofasters1]

Thx for the video. I need to upgrade to a better detector. I live in utah and detect here but we come out to the beach every couple months so maybe ill have to buy one for utah and one for SoCal. Idk 🤷‍♂️ depends on money as always lol By the way I don't go to Santa Monica. That place hase really going downhill past several years. Too bad it was a beautiful place.

[@vintage_violet]

I’m “digging” the new intro!! Nice idea Christine has to give out toys on Halloween-I’ve been doing that for a few years (pick up little things at yard sales etc) and the kids love it 🎃🚙

[@Robert-fs1pb]

Did the cross have any writing or anything to indicate it had karat rating.

[@Robert-fs1pb]

A penny is a good find.

[@andrewblackwood4604]

Any day you can go metal detecting is a good day!

[@brodrick3164]

Any major membership tag on a keychain has a lost keychain policy. Just drop off at any location and they will return to owner.

[@DigginSoCal]

Yes... we took it a step further and called the gym. They were very helpful... Christine got a call back from the owner immediately and within an hour I had it at the post office and in a Priority box back to him... He was very happy!

[@brodrick3164]

@@DigginSoCal I would be happy as well. My key cost about $400 on one of my vehicles so I actually have lost key insurance. Edit: insurance came with purchase.

[@DarrinWillden]

Garry it's the Willem show don't you know

[@oldpelon]

Happy Saturday, Great job

[@52Mirza]

Hello there you never mentioned who was using which model.

[@donmaki8121]

Good job you two!

[@mattiecreates]

What model of scoop are you running ? Great vid!

[@qwest1000]

You two are having fun, I enjoy the playful banter! 😃-Dig it

[@d.rodrickeamon6133]

What's that gray under-counter light cover ("whatever that is") doing on the beach? A little freaky. And the keys? E-bike or motorcycle "bike" lock keys... you see them on "disc-brake" alarm locks.

[@AnonymAnonym-fv3uc]

Another great video :) i just ordered myself the nokta dubble score. What's your opinion on nokta? Since the elite cost 700$ for me so spent 450$ on the nokta. Yep i know strange prices here in Europe

[@digginggopher]

The double score is a good machine (from what I seen on KZbin I don't own a double score) Does it have single frequency or is it just multifrequency only?? I own the legend and I love it, very good machine, especially in Canada with our steel core change because you can use 40khz, I think euros and euro cents are steel core too Have fun with your double score, I'm a fan of Nokta, before I had the legend I had the Simple Plus, when I got the legend I gave the Simplex Plus to a kid my mom knows, he was very happy, he had a lousy metal detector before that actually broke, now he has a good Nokta simplex plus, it's an unbreakable machine

[@christinethestringbean]

We don't have any experience with that detector, but definitely keep us updated on your opinion about it.

[@6061lucky]

💕very good.

[@DigginSoCal]

Thank you

[@JohnEmory-ul1yf]

Can you do a video on the x terra elite us coins vdi numbers

[@christinethestringbean]

The video that came out on Wednesday, June 26th shows Bill hunting in the park. Hopefully that helps.

[@DonnieVertrees]

I love to watch u..both..detect...

[@Robert-fs1pb]

And their waterproof.

[@chelefranco3798]

My pro was not waterproof! Sending it back to Amazon. I'm so dissappear.

[@brianw4brian]

The woman from Abba I saw there years ago with her husband bjorn. Anyway. Was that Santa Monica? Looks a lot different since I lived there. 1974. Lol long time ago. If it was Bill only I wouldn't view the channel so often. You make the channel Christine. Jim Morrison the doors lived there couple album covers photos from there.

[@DarrinWillden]

T for its the willlum show 😅

[@snagslewis30]

what brand sand scoops are you using?

[@DigginSoCal]

I use the Xtreme and Christine uses the CKG scoop. Hers is a lil lighter

[@RugnisReyes]

Me podrias mandar una configuracion completa para detectar en modo campo ...gracias

[@gregorygibson5455]

Hello Bill and christine

[@SteveMiller-yw7kv]

Is the elite worth the extra money?

[@Robert-fs1pb]

A pewter ring.

[@andrewblackwood4604]

Hey guys, have you ever found a Rolex?? Just curious!

[@DMR4554]

h I lost you for awhile. So glad to be back. I really enjoy the two of you. Happy Hunting

[@VintageLPs]

Those buildings along the Santa Monica beach look like they were built in the old Soviet Union. Really UGLY! I enjoyed your day hunting, especially Christine’s ring $$ and Bill’s neat bracelet. That guy cleaning the beach was mean when he scooped up the seagulls’ meal. 🤨

[@christinethestringbean]

LoL about the buildings. It was a bit of a bummer that the Gary Family had their meal stolen. I have no doubt they found another meal somewhere on the beach.

[@FloodGold]

Awesome day. Did you update the XTP? If not, you should and try again because I've heard it helps stabilize the numbers. I used my XTP at a tot lot and I wanted to immediately go back to my Manticore with the M9 coil which is amazing. I found an iPhone at 18 inches in the wet sand.

[@christinethestringbean]

We did do the update on the X-Terra Pro.

[@Robert-fs1pb]

3 rings

[@stevenspain6850]

You almost have enough for a fish taco 🌮

[@andrewblackwood4604]

Have you got any giveaways coming up soon?

[@michaelJ415]

Hello, sand gets under my coil cover, builds up and sends false signals You dealing with it? Same problem? Once I remove n clean out,it’s good to go Best~Regards,,,,,edit,, hot sweaty? It’s been in the upper90s here all week, index is a 102 today Try working in it all day

[@christinethestringbean]

Interesting. I never thought about that. I haven't noticed any issues with the sand affecting the detector.

[@michaelJ415]

@@christinethestringbean ya the 1 part of my beach it happened, wonder if I put a sealant on it .?, some at pros same thing, my friends machine ,he ditched his cover

[@michaelJ415]

@@christinethestringbean great machine tho, x Terra pro, ,park 1# mostly I use, beach 2, kills that chatter,jumping IDs, manticore worth the $$$?

[@talcadetector4018]

Saludos cordiales desde chile para todos ustedes amigos 🙋‍♂️🇨🇱🙏⚔️💍🗝️🤜🤛👍👏💍💍💍💍

[@christinethestringbean]

Hola!!! Gracias por todo.

[@Robert-fs1pb]

I think i like the elite a tad bit better.

[@stevenspain6850]

Do you have Tweety Bird on your crock

[@edheida8825]

Definitely not first

[@DigginSoCal]

But you are here!!!! Thank you