Garrett 5" x 8" DD Vortex Ripper Submersible Search Coil for the Garrett Vortex Series

Vortex VX5, VX7, and VX9 owners hunting iron-infested parks and trashy fields reach for the 5" x 8" DD Ripper coil when standard coils mask targets or struggle around obstacles. The compact footprint lets you swing tight against metal poles, between tree roots, and through stubble fields where larger coils lose separation. Garrett's MD-MF technology concentrates detection energy into a focused field, pulling fine jewelry and small coins from ground that bigger coils read as a single merged signal.

What's included

• 5" x 8" DD Vortex Ripper submersible search coil
• 5" x 8" protective coil cover
• 3-year limited manufacturer warranty

Why Vortex Owners Reach for the Ripper Coil

• Compact 5" x 8" footprint maneuvers around rocks, poles, and obstacles where larger coils swing wide.
• Focused DD detection pattern isolates individual targets in nail beds and iron scatter, giving you readable Target IDs where overlapping signals blur into rejection zones.
• MD-MF technology delivers concentrated energy for fine jewelry, small coins, and gold nuggets that spread-out fields dilute.
• Fully submersible construction lets you work lake edges, stream beds, and coastal shallows without worrying about the connector or cable seal.
• Included coil cover guards against scratches when sweeping gravel parking lots, rocky trails, and construction debris.

Where the Ripper Coil Excels

Iron-infested parks and old homesteads

Nail scatter and rusted iron trash create overlapping signals that large coils read as a single reject tone. The Ripper's condensed detection field isolates individual targets, letting you pull coins and jewelry from ground you'd otherwise skip. This coil excels in historic sites with heavy nail scatter and iron contamination.

Tight spaces and obstacle-heavy sites

Playground equipment, fence lines, and foundation walls force you into corners where a standard coil can't fit or swings so close to metal that ground balance drifts. The 5" x 8" form factor gets you within inches of poles and posts, and the DD configuration minimizes interference from metal structures. Hunt right up against chain-link fencing or playground supports, angles where larger coils struggle with interference.

Shallow water and wet sand

The entire coil assembly is submersible, so you can work knee-deep lake edges, river shallows, and surf lines during low tide. The focused field delivers concentrated detection energy in challenging environments, and the compact size makes it easier to control in current or wave wash. MD-MF technology delivers consistent performance.

Specifications

• Coil Size: 5" x 8" DD
• Compatibility: Garrett Vortex VX5, VX7, VX9
• Waterproof Rating: Fully submersible
• Connector: Unique waterproof Vortex connector (not compatible with other Garrett detectors)
• Technology: MD-MF (multi-frequency)
• In the Box: Coil, protective cover, 3-year limited manufacturer warranty
• Firmware Requirement: VX5 firmware 5.04+, VX7 firmware 7.04+, VX9 firmware 9.11+ for accurate Target ID

Why Buy from Serious Detecting

We're an authorized Garrett dealer, so every Ripper coil ships with the full 3-year manufacturer warranty. Our team runs Garrett metal detectors in the field and stocks the full accessory lineup for the Vortex platform. Free shipping on this order, 30-day returns if it doesn't fit your hunting style, and price-match guarantee if you find it listed lower elsewhere. Questions about firmware updates or coil setup? Call us, we've walked dozens of Vortex owners through the process.