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Pinpointers
A pinpointer is a small handheld probe that finds the exact spot of a target inside the dig hole after your main detector has flagged it. Your detector tells you a target is roughly here; the pinpointer tells you it is right there — saving you from sifting soil by hand, widening the hole or losing a tiny piece of gold in the loose dirt. For prospectors and treasure hunters across the African goldfields and the wider MENA region, it is the single accessory that most speeds up recovery and protects your finds.
At AO Gold Detectors we stock the Garrett Pro-Pointer AT — fully waterproof to IP68 and submersible to 6 m, with three sensitivity levels, proportional audio and vibration that get faster and louder as you close in, and a built-in LED light for dim holes and early-morning digs. Because it is waterproof, it works in riverbeds, wet sand and shallow water as well as on dry ground, making it a true companion to any nugget, coin, relic or beach detector.
A pinpointer pairs with every brand of detector — Minelab, Garrett, Nokta Makro, XP, Fisher, Teknetics — so it is not tied to your main machine. Every unit we sell is genuine, authorised stock backed by manufacturer warranty, with free shipping to the countries we serve. There is no online card checkout: message us on WhatsApp in Arabic, French or English and we will confirm availability and arrange delivery to your country.
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USAHow to choose
- Treat a pinpointer as essential, not optional: it turns a wide, slow dig into a precise one, and on small sub-gram gold it is often the difference between recovering the target and losing it in the spoil.
- Choose waterproof if you ever work wet ground: a sealed IP68 probe like the Garrett Pro-Pointer AT (submersible to 6 m) handles riverbeds, wet sand and shallow water, while a non-waterproof model is limited to dry digging only.
- Look for adjustable sensitivity: multiple levels let you turn sensitivity up to catch tiny gold and down to stay calm in mineralised or trashy ground, so the probe stays usable everywhere you detect.
- Prefer proportional audio plus vibration: a tone and buzz that intensify as you near the target let you zero in fast — and the silent vibration mode keeps you discreet or works when it is too noisy to hear.
- Value the small extras: a built-in LED light helps in deep or shadowed holes, a fast one-button retune clears ground or trash interference, and a lost-alarm or bright body colour stops you leaving the probe behind.
- Buy genuine and ask first: counterfeit pinpointers lose depth and fail quickly — we sell only authorised, warranty-backed stock, so message us on WhatsApp in your language to confirm the model and arrange free delivery.
Frequently asked questions
What does a pinpointer do and do I really need one?
A pinpointer locates the exact position of a target inside the dig hole after your main detector has signalled it, so you dig a small precise hole instead of a wide one and recover the find in seconds. For fine sub-gram gold it is close to essential — a tiny nugget is easy to lose in loose soil, and the pinpointer shows you exactly where it is. Almost every serious detectorist carries one, and most wonder how they ever worked without it.
Is the Garrett Pro-Pointer AT really waterproof?
Yes. The Pro-Pointer AT carries an IP68 rating and is fully submersible to 6 m, so you can use it in riverbeds, wet sand and shallow water, not just damp soil. The waterproof body also makes it easy to rinse clean after a muddy dig. If you prospect rivers or beaches, a waterproof pinpointer like this is the right choice over a dry-only model.
Will a pinpointer work with any brand of metal detector?
Yes. A pinpointer is a fully independent handheld probe with its own battery and electronics, so it pairs with any detector — Minelab, Garrett, Nokta Makro, XP, Fisher, Teknetics and others. You can switch your main detector later and keep the same pinpointer. The only thing to watch is that the pinpointer and your detector's coil are not switched on right next to each other, as two transmitting devices can interfere at very close range.
How deep can a pinpointer detect, and what are sensitivity levels for?
A pinpointer is a short-range tool by design — it reads only a few centimetres around the tip, which is exactly what makes it precise inside the hole. It is not meant to replace your main detector's depth. The sensitivity levels let you tune that short range: raise it to pick up very small or slightly deeper gold, and lower it in hot, mineralised ground or trashy soil so the probe stays stable instead of sounding off constantly.
Are your pinpointers genuine and under warranty, and how do I order?
Yes. AO Gold Detectors is an authorised dealer, and every pinpointer we sell is genuine stock sourced through official channels and backed by the manufacturer warranty — important because counterfeit pinpointers are common and lose depth, drain batteries and fail quickly. There is no online card checkout: you enquire on WhatsApp, where our team advises in Arabic, French or English, confirms availability and arranges free delivery to the countries we serve. Tell us which detector you use and we will recommend the right match.
How much does a pinpointer cost?
Pinpointers are among the most affordable tools we carry, but the price still depends on the model and its features — a proven, waterproof probe like the Garrett Pro-Pointer AT sits at the higher, professional end of this category, while simpler handheld probes cost noticeably less. Each model's price is shown on its own page (USD shown by default, AED is the binding price). There is no online checkout, so message us on WhatsApp for the current price and to choose the pinpointer that fits your budget. Every unit is genuine and backed by the manufacturer warranty.
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