Nokta LG35 13.5 x 12.5 in DD Waterproof Search Coil for The Legend

The LG35 coil is compatible with the original Nokta Legend, including the Legend WHP and Pro Pack packages, and Nokta lists it for that detector only. Nokta does not list it for the Legend 2, which has its own LD coil series, or for Simplex, Score, FindX or older Makro detectors. The coil installs on the Legend's lower shaft with the mounting hardware included in the box. See the full range of coils and accessories for the detector in our Nokta Legend collection.

Compared with the LG30 12 x 9 in coil that ships on the Legend WHP and Pro Pack, the larger 13.5 x 12.5 in LG35 is built for more depth on larger targets and wider coverage in open ground. Its wider sweep cuts the number of overlapping passes needed to grid a big site. The trade-off is target separation: the LG30 remains the better choice for trashy parks, where picking good targets out of junk matters more than raw depth. Our metal detector coil guide explains how coil size changes depth, coverage and separation.

Yes, the LG35 is a waterproof coil, so it handles wet sand, the surf line, rain and creek crossings. Nokta does not publish a separate depth rating for the coil; the Legend itself is rated submersible to 16 ft (5 m). Rinse the coil, cable and connector with fresh water after saltwater use to prevent corrosion. The included coil cover protects the bottom of the coil from sand abrasion and rock wear. Compare other submersible machines in our waterproof metal detectors collection.

Yes, the larger 13.5 x 12.5 in LG35 adds weight at the end of the shaft compared with the smaller Legend coils, and you will feel it over a long session. Nokta does not publish the LG35's weight. Keep the armrest strap snug so your forearm carries the load, take regular breaks, and keep a smaller coil such as the LG30 for long or tiring hunts. The wider footprint also needs more clearance when swinging near brush, fences or obstacles. Browse lighter options in our metal detector search coils collection.

The LG35 is favored on open ground with low to moderate trash, where depth and coverage matter more than separation: farm fields, pastures, fairgrounds, spread-out homestead sites and wide beaches. Its DD configuration holds up on mineralized red clay, wet salt sand and iron-rich soils that can make concentric coils noisy. Skip the LG35 at iron-heavy home sites and busy urban parks, where the LG30 or the compact LG24 separate targets better. Our metal detector coil guide covers how to match coil size to the site.

Yes, you can use the LG35 in the Legend's search modes. Nokta lists no mode or frequency limits for the coil, so it runs the Legend's multi-frequency modes and its 4, 10, 15, 20 and 40 kHz single frequencies like any other Legend coil. Sensitivity, discrimination and other settings work the same way they do with your current coil. Ground balance again after fitting the coil, then fine-tune for the ground and the targets you are hunting. Find coils and accessories for the detector in our Nokta Legend collection.

The larger coil size is optimized for depth and coverage on coin-sized and larger targets. Detectorists hunting sub-gram gold chains, tiny earring studs, or fine jewelry will see better results with compact coils like the LG24, which concentrate the detection field for sharper response on low-conductors. The LG35 handles larger gold rings, bracelets, and coins efficiently. For dedicated gold prospecting on nuggets and flakes, explore our Nokta metal detectors lineup for models optimized for high-frequency gold hunting.

The LG35 package includes the 13.5 x 12.5 in waterproof DD search coil (Nokta part 17000173), a coil cover, and the coil mounting hardware for the Legend's lower shaft. The coil cover protects the bottom of the coil from scratches and wear from rocks and sand. Everything needed to fit the coil is in the box; the detector itself is not included. Replacement covers and other parts are in our Nokta Legend collection.

To install the LG35 on your Legend, remove the bolt holding your current coil to the lower shaft and slide that coil off. Line up the LG35's mounting ears with the shaft bracket, push the bolt through, and hand-tighten until the coil holds its angle but can still be adjusted. Wrap the cable around the shaft without stretching it tight, secure it with the cable straps, and connect the coil plug to the control box as shown in the Legend user manual. Everything you need is in the LG35 package. Compare other coil options in our metal detector search coils collection.

The LG35's DD configuration excels on mineralized ground where concentric coils generate false signals and unstable target ID. Red clay, black sand, and iron-rich agricultural soils benefit from the DD's narrower detection pattern, which rejects broad ground signals while maintaining sensitivity to discrete metal targets. Run an auto ground balance when switching sites or if you notice chattering. Manual ground-balance adjustments let you fine-tune for extreme mineralization. Learn more about how DD geometry improves ground balance at our metal detector technologies page.

You can use the LG35 for coin shooting in open parks with little trash, but in typical parks and schoolyards the LG30 or the compact LG24 do better. Pull-tabs, foil and bottle caps cluster around benches and play areas, and the LG35's wide footprint sees several targets at once, which makes it harder to pick a coin out of nearby trash. Save the LG35 for big open fields, fairgrounds and low-trash sites where depth and coverage matter more than separation. Our metal detector coil guide explains why smaller coils separate targets better.