If you’ve ever wished to indulge in the fine art of metal detection but you worry that strolling around the beach waving a big magnetic dish back and forth would make you look dumb, might I suggest these metal detecting sandals from Hammacher Schlemmer? They’re sandals attached to what looks like a house arrest anklet. Slightly less dumb-looking and nobody will dare talk to you, leaving you to find your treasure in peace.
How do the sandals work, you might ask? According to the product page:
“A copper coil built into the right sandal is powered via a battery pack that straps to your calf. Using beat frequency oscillation technology, the ring creates a magnetic field; when a metal object is underfoot–up to 2′–it distorts the field and the battery pack alerts you to the presence of metal using a flashing red light and either a gentle vibration or a clearly audible buzz.”
Sweet. People will hear an audible buzz and clear out, thinking you’ve broken your parole, while you’ll be free to dig up the coins underfoot.
The battery pack uses a 9-volt battery that last up to six hours. Available in multiple sizes for $60.
The Metal Detecting Sandals [Hammacher Schlemmer]
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