The Minelab Excalibur II with patented BBS technology is an excellent diving metal detector for anyone who wants to find buried treasure. Fully submersible up to 196 feet, and with fluorescent markings on the housing, this device is easy to see in the murkiest waters.
The Minelab Excalibur uses BBS technology to gather and assess data from multiple sources and frequency, resulting in high sensitivity, excellent accuracy, and impressive depth detection.
The Minelab Excalibur’s assets are also in its ability to reduce ambient noise and boost the signal from more distant objects. Interchangeable coils of 8” to 10” allow you to swap your coil for added customization.
The smart ground balancing helps the device weed out any signals caused by high mineralization, making this ideal for sea expeditions. You don’t have to manually adjust the ground balance as this machine automatically discards less-attractive metals to focus on the true hidden treasure. an distinguish between ferrous objects, non-ferrous low conductor metals, and non-ferrous high conductor metals. It also has fixed discrimination modes to allow kids to ignore debris if they desire. This provides a valuable teaching opportunity for kids to learn about how much metal trash is in the ground and different kinds of metal.
The backlit LCD is child-friendly, and the instruction manual contains excellent diagrams and how-to explanations for young explorers. The discrimination modes are easy to understand and use. Parents love the sturdy construction, 1-year warranty, and adjustable length.
Overall, it’s the best metal detector for kids and comparable to adult-sized metal detectors in the same price range. It makes a great birthday or Christmas gift, especially for young ones with a parent who already owns a metal detector. It’s worth trying with your child at its price point, especially if you need new outdoor bonding activities or want to get your kid interested in science.
Pros
- RCB detects deep, faint objects
- Hi-Visibility skid plate
- Car charger and extra rechargeable battery pack
Cons
- Batteries are awkward to swap out
- Included battery pack is not waterproof