{"product":{"id":8289825587484,"title":"Minelab 8\" Skidplate (Black) - BBS Tornado Coil Protection","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis genuine Minelab skidplate keeps your 8\" Tornado coil safe from rocks, roots, and rough terrain. If you've ever scraped your coil housing on concrete or worn through the bottom from beach hunting, you know how essential this protection is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"font-bold\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"list-disc pl-4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Minelab\u003c\/strong\u003e part designed specifically for 8\" Tornado coils\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDurable\u003c\/strong\u003e black construction resists wear from sand, rocks, and debris\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect\u003c\/strong\u003e fit on Sovereign GT metal detectors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible\u003c\/strong\u003e with older Treasure Searcher coil models\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy installation\u003c\/strong\u003e - no tools required\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtends coil life\u003c\/strong\u003e by preventing damage to the housing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"font-bold\"\u003eAbout This Skidplate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 8\" Tornado coil is a workhorse for \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"text-blue-600 underline\" href=\"\/collections\/minelab\"\u003eMinelab detectors\u003c\/a\u003e, especially the Sovereign GT. But constant contact with the ground takes its toll. This skidplate acts as a sacrificial barrier, taking the punishment so your expensive coil doesn't have to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe've seen too many detectorists try to keep hunting with worn-through coil bottoms, only to have moisture get inside and ruin the electronics. At this price point, it's cheap insurance for your investment. The black finish also looks sharp and professional compared to a scratched-up bare coil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"font-bold\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis skidplate fits all 8\" Tornado coils used on Minelab Sovereign GT detectors and older Treasure Searcher coil models. If you're running BBS technology with an 8\" coil, this is your replacement part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed other \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"text-blue-600 underline\" href=\"\/collections\/metal-detector-parts-accessories\"\u003emetal detector parts and accessories\u003c\/a\u003e? We stock a full range of genuine Minelab components to keep your detector running like new.\u003c\/p\u003e","vendor":"Minelab","product_type":"Metal Detecting Parts \u0026 Accessories","created_at":"2023-05-19T02:33:06-04:00","handle":"minelab-8-skidplate-black-bbs-spare","updated_at":"2026-06-04T03:55:17-04:00","published_at":"2023-05-19T02:33:06-04:00","template_suffix":null,"published_scope":"web","tags":"8 inch, bbs, black, coil cover, coil protection, metal detector parts, minelab, minelab accessories, skidplate, sovereign gt, tornado coil, treasure searcher","variants":[{"id":45212935160092,"product_id":8289825587484,"title":"Default Title","price":"26.00","sku":"3011-0156","position":1,"compare_at_price":"34.00","fulfillment_service":"manual","inventory_management":"shopify","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"created_at":"2023-05-19T02:33:06-04:00","updated_at":"2026-06-04T03:55:17-04:00","taxable":true,"barcode":"811493013374","grams":85,"image_id":null,"weight":0.1875,"weight_unit":"lb","requires_shipping":true,"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1},"price_currency":"USD","compare_at_price_currency":"USD","quantity_price_breaks":[]}],"options":[{"id":10507979686172,"product_id":8289825587484,"name":"Title","position":1,"values":["Default Title"]}],"images":[{"id":41208868372764,"product_id":8289825587484,"position":1,"created_at":"2023-05-19T02:33:06-04:00","updated_at":"2023-05-19T02:33:06-04:00","alt":"Minelab 8 inch black skidplate for BBS Tornado coils on white background","width":500,"height":500,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/products\/3011-0158-2.jpg?v=1684477986","variant_ids":[]}],"image":{"id":41208868372764,"product_id":8289825587484,"position":1,"created_at":"2023-05-19T02:33:06-04:00","updated_at":"2023-05-19T02:33:06-04:00","alt":"Minelab 8 inch black skidplate for BBS Tornado coils on white background","width":500,"height":500,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/products\/3011-0158-2.jpg?v=1684477986","variant_ids":[]}}}