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Saltwater + Beach slot
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Entry Garrett VX Multi-Flex multi-frequency line
The Garrett VX5 is the entry model in Garrett's VX Multi-Flex line, bringing multi-frequency capability to hunters stepping up from classic ACE machines. It offers modern ground handling and Garrett reliability in a mid-price package. Garrett built it for improving hobbyists who want Multi-Flex technology without flagship cost. Neighborhood parks, fairgrounds, and dry beach towel lines are comfortable hunting grounds for a VX5.
Garrett • Garrett VX5
Garrett VX5 — Beach (Wet & Dry)
Recommended Garrett VX Multi-Flex starting points for all-day shoreline sessions.
Recommended coil: 11" DD
Adjustments
Sensitivity
Sensitivity
75–85% wet / 80–90% dry
Garrett percentage scale; stable first.
Ground
Ground Balance
Auto
Saltwater mode handles wet beaches.
Recovery
Recovery Speed
Medium
Faster for trashy parks.
Discrimination
Discrimination
Low to Moderate
Notch tabs if you prefer less digging.
Iron
Iron Volume
Iron Volume 3–4
Iron volume helps sort bottle caps.
Audio
Audio
Tone Roll ON
Tone roll clarifies conductors.
Coil
Coil & Swing
11" DD
Switch modes per zone.
Frequency
Frequency Weighting
Multi-Flex simultaneous
Weight high band for small gold and jewelry.