The Quest Pinpointer Lineup
Quest's pinpointers run on pulse induction, which stays stable in iron-trashy soil and wet sand where VLF pointers chatter. The XPointer Land is the value workhorse: a water-resistant probe (rinse it under a tap, but don't submerge it) with RAIT proportional alerts, simultaneous audio and vibration, an LED flashlight, automatic calibration, and a built-in 3-inch ruler for sizing coins and rings in the field — and it's frequently offered with a Diamond Digger or spade in a bundle. The XPointer Scuba Tector is the water specialist: a fully submersible pulse-induction unit rated to 200 feet with a 5"×4" mono coil, rechargeable Li-Poly battery, target-locking, and dedicated snorkel and dive modes for true underwater recovery.
Which Quest Pinpointer Is Right for You?
It comes down to how wet you'll get. The XPointer Land is the pick for land, park, relic, and beach hunting on a budget — water-resistant enough for rain and rinsing, with the features that speed recovery, and unbeatable value when it's on clearance. Step up to the Scuba Tector if you actually dive or hunt deep water; its 200-foot submersible rating and dive/snorkel modes put it in a different category from a land pointer. Both use the same stable 95 kHz pulse-induction circuit, so the deciding factor is submersion.
Quest Pinpointer FAQs
Is the Quest XPointer Land waterproof?
It's water-resistant, not fully waterproof. The XPointer Land is splash- and heavy-rain proof — you can rinse it clean under a tap — but it isn't built for submersion. If you need an underwater pinpointer, choose the Quest Scuba Tector, which is submersible to 200 feet.
What is the Quest Scuba Tector?
The Scuba Tector is a fully submersible pulse-induction pinpointer/detector rated to 200 feet (60 m) in fresh or salt water. It has a 5"×4" mono coil, a rechargeable battery, target-locking, and separate snorkel and dive modes, making it a true diving recovery tool.
What is RAIT and why does pulse induction matter?
RAIT (Ratio Alarm Indication Technology) increases the audio and vibration rate as the tip closes on a target, helping you pinpoint faster. The pulse-induction circuit, meanwhile, stays stable in mineralized soil and wet salt sand where VLF pinpointers tend to false — so you scrape and recover without constant chatter.
Why Buy Quest from Serious Detecting
Serious Detecting is an authorized US dealer for Quest, so every pinpointer ships new with the full manufacturer warranty. Orders over $99 ship free within the lower 48, local pickup is available out of Michigan, and our staff hunts with these exact tools. Comparing options? See our full pinpointer range and buying guide.
