Detector for tall detectorist

[NorseGod]

Hi, everyone.

May I, please, have your recommendations for a detector long enough to save the back of this decrepit 6’1” pensioner.

I dug out my old Fisher CZ5 but it seems to have shrunk...

Just want to be able to keep my back straight and shoulders square without tripping over the coil.

Steve.

 

[Draco]

I am 6 '3 "and use the Nokta makro simplex with no problems. And plenty of bar

 

[NorseGod]

That’s the sort of information I need, Draco, thanks! Unfortunately, I will only be able to purchase on-line so feedback from real world users is perfect.

 

[Tahts-a-dats-ago]

I believe Nokta-Makro sells a longer middle shaft for the Simplex/Legend.

I think other manufacturers sell longer shafts as well.

There's also the option of a custom shaft. Several people offer them and the reviews appear to be very good.

 

[NorseGod]

That sounds like a good option.

I could not find an extension for the CZ5 and I wonder if its age might compromise the cable if I tried to extend it.

May have to buy a new detector and one that has an extension shaft accessory.

 

[5900_XL-1]

I am 5' 11" tall and have always had more extension left in all of my rigs. Is this person ultra long legged? I think that most medium to high end detectors will fit a 6'11" person. JMHO

I swing nearer my feet. Swinging way forward would lessen factory setups for height. That style does add to back strain anyway.

 

[u2robert]

Fisher made extra long lower shaft for the CZ Detectors back in the day.

 

[MuddyMo]

I around 6'4". Owned 50+ detectors including 4 CZs and can't recall any being too short. As stated above it may be you have the coil too far in front and that can cause fatigue. Or maybe I just have monkey arms..

 

[NorseGod]

I am 5' 11" tall and have always had more extension left in all of my rigs. Is this person ultra long legged? I think that most medium to high end detectors will fit a 6'11" person. JMHO

I swing nearer my feet. Swinging way forward would lessen factory setups for height. That style does add to back strain anyway.

Big feet are my problem

 

[NorseGod]

Fisher made extra long lower shaft for the CZ Detectors back in the day.

I did not know that. Thanks for the tip, I shall keep an eye on the auction sites.

 

[NorseGod]

It’s probably the length of my stride, Mo. I’ll have to practice different methods until I can find an extension that lets me keep the coil in the right position.

I around 6'4". Owned 50+ detectors including 4 CZs and can't recall any being too short. As stated above it may be you have the coil too far in front and that can cause fatigue. Or maybe I just have monkey arms..

 

[7centsworth]

I am 6”1 and use the Minelab 800 and it has room to go longer.

 

[NorseGod]

Thanks 7,

I shall be checking the 800 out before I splash the cash. Still thinking a CZ-21 may be the best for my beaches but I’ve read good reviews about the 800.

 

[7centsworth]

Thanks 7,

I shall be checking the 800 out before I splash the cash. Still thinking a CZ-21 may be the best for my beaches but I’ve read good reviews about the 800.

I can’t speak for beach detecting. But I like it for civil war hunting.

 

[NorseGod]

Our weather here in Ireland is unpredictable so I am thinking about a waterproof detector but the 800 may well fit the bill. Inland hunting is very restricted by heritage laws.

 

[7centsworth]

I have always wanted to visit Ireland.

 

[Missouri -- Ma Betty]

I have always wanted to visit Ireland.

Me too! Mom's side of the family are from Ireland or in that vicinity! Ma

 

[u2robert]

Thanks 7,

I shall be checking the 800 out before I splash the cash. Still thinking a CZ-21 may be the best for my beaches but I’ve read good reviews about the 800.

Is a good detector but heavy & built like a tank
As to recovery speed slow in todays standards

 

[oldkoot]

Hi, everyone.

May I, please, have your recommendations for a detector long enough to save the back of this decrepit 6’1” pensioner.

I dug out my old Fisher CZ5 but it seems to have shrunk...

Just want to be able to keep my back straight and shoulders square without tripping over the coil.

Steve.

6 FT 1 IN you should have my problem at 7 ft 2in i have to have shafts built for every detector i purchase they are all to short for me

 

[oldkoot]

the thing you have to keep in mind also the longer your shaft is the more it will flex it is tough to find someone that can build a long shaft that does not have a lot of flex to it I have resorted to filling my detector shafts with expandable foam to stiffen them some