Garrett AT Series 5x8 DD PROformance Waterproof Search Coil

The Garrett 5x8 DD Ripper coil is a compact waterproof search coil compatible with the AT Pro, AT Gold, and AT Max detectors, built for tight-space hunting where target separation matters more than coverage. AT series owners working trashy parks, stubble fields, rocky creeks, or small-gold patches need a coil that maneuvers between obstacles and isolates individual targets in iron-heavy ground, this semi-elliptical DD delivers concentrated detection energy in a footprint small enough to swing around fence posts, through root systems, and over bedrock crevices. Weighing 11.2 ounces with a protective skid plate included, the Ripper offers a meaningful weight reduction compared to the larger stock coil while maintaining full submersibility for saltwater beach hunting and stream prospecting.

What's Included with the Garrett 5x8 DD Ripper Coil

• Garrett 5x8 DD PROformance search coil for AT Pro, AT Gold, and AT Max
• 5x8 protective searchcoil cover

Why AT Pro, AT Gold, and AT Max Owners Reach for the 5x8 Ripper

• Tighter target separation in trashy sites: the condensed detection field isolates coins and relics masked by iron trash that larger coils read as a single mixed signal.
• Maneuverability in confined areas: swing the 5x8 between fence pickets, around playground equipment, and through stubble without the coil striking obstacles that halt wider sweeps.
• Sensitivity to small targets: concentrated detection energy makes the Ripper effective on fine jewelry, small gold nuggets, and thin coins that broader coils miss in mineralized ground.
• Weight reduction for extended hunts: at 11.2 ounces the Ripper cuts arm fatigue on all-day sessions compared to the larger stock coil.
• Full submersibility: hunt saltwater beaches, creeks, and lake edges with the same waterproof rating as the AT series detectors themselves. Compare coverage options with the 8.5x11 PROformance coil for open-field work.

Tighter Target Separation in Iron-Infested Ground

The 5x8 footprint gives AT series detectors a separation advantage in scenarios where iron masking defeats larger coils. We've used the Ripper in Civil War camp sites where square nails and harness hardware dominate the signal landscape, the smaller detection field reads individual targets a few inches apart as distinct responses rather than merging them into a single reject tone.

Trashy Park Hunting and Playground Edges

Urban tot-lot hunting benefits from the Ripper's ability to work close to chain-link fences and metal playground structures without false signals from the framework itself. The concentrated field lets you sweep close to fence posts or swing set legs, ground the stock coil can't cover without triggering overload.

• Best for: Trashy urban sites, tot-lots, fairgrounds, and areas with dense iron contamination where larger coils produce constant mixed signals.
• Less ideal for: Open fields and plowed farmland where the 8.5x11 or 14x11 Reaper covers more ground per sweep without sacrificing depth on coin-sized targets.

Small-Gold Prospecting in Rocky Terrain

AT Gold owners prospecting bedrock crevices and cobble bars get better maneuverability from the 5x8 compared to the stock coil. The semi-elliptical shape fits between rocks in exposed bedrock where seasonal floods deposit small nuggets, sweep the Ripper directly over quartz veins and into crevice gaps the wider coil bridges over.

How it compares to other Garrett AT series coils

Detectorists cross-shop AT series coils on coverage versus maneuverability tradeoffs. The table below compares the Ripper against the wider 8.5x11 and the large-field 14x11 Reaper.

Specifications

• Compatibility: Garrett AT Pro, AT Gold, AT Max
• Coil Size: 5in x 8in (12.7cm x 20.3cm)
• Coil Shape: Semi-elliptical
• Coil Type: Double-D (DD)
• Weight: 11.2oz (317g)
• Waterproof: Fully submersible
• Included Accessories: Protective searchcoil cover
• Country of Manufacture: USA
• Warranty: 3-year parts and labor

Why Buy from Serious Detecting

Serious Detecting is an authorized Garrett dealer carrying the full AT series accessory lineup with the manufacturer's 3-year warranty. Our team runs Garrett AT Pro, AT Gold, and AT Max detectors in the field and stocks the Ripper, 8.5x11, and Reaper coils based on real hunt-scenario performance. Every order ships free, and our 30-day return policy and price-match guarantee back your purchase. Garrett's specialized customer support and technical service facility in the United States handles warranty claims and coil troubleshooting directly. Still looking for the perfect match? Browse our entire collection of metal detector coils or contact our team—we'll help you pair the right gear to your machine and hunting goals.