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May 20, 2026 - 04:20 PM
The Garrett Vortex VX9 is fully submersible to 16 feet (5 meters), meaning the entire machine including the control box, not just the coil, can take a wave. This full-body submersion rating makes it suitable for wet sand, shallow water wading, and surf hunting, where a splash-resistant detector would fail. We pair the VX9 with a long-handle sand scoop and a Garrett Pro-Pointer AT for fast recovery in wet sand and shallow water.
