think I need some type of Harness, any body got any suggestions. I feel asking here would be my best bet, before going out and spending money on something that doesn't work, or getting a better product. I've got hit with Vasculitis, and Arteritis, it really cause some pain trying to detect, I think A harness will help me hold the metal detector for a lot longer. Looking forward to Suggestions.
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Does anybody use any type of Detector Harness....:minelab:
- Thread starter Bayrat76
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king-ghidorah
New member
The "Swingy Thingie" might be what you are looking for. it's a bungie type setup. I seen it advewrtised on a few times not too long ago.
here it is http://www.docsdetecting.com/
here it is http://www.docsdetecting.com/
Andy Sabisch
Active member
The harness systems do what they claim and that is take some of the weight off your arm and rebalance it. They were originally used on the gold detectors such as the Minelab SD and GP units due to their weight and the length of time you swing one typically.
Many people have gone that route but it requires a change in how you hunt . . . you have to pivot at the waist from side to side rather than at the shoulder since the bungee system will tighten up on you at the end of the sweep otherwise. A friend of mine in Georgia used one without changing his hunting style and wound up screwing his back up from the way the harness redistributed the weight and pulled on him with each swing.
Doc sells the Swingy Thingy and David at Dixie Detectors has a new design that should be available now or shortly.
Another option is to look at a smaller coil or the SEF or Pro coil which is better balanced and takes some of the weight off your forearm (which is one of the main reasons the Explorer / Quattro / Safari feel the way they do after some time . . . . the new angle on the E-Trac has really helped that complaint.
Hope this gives you some more information
Andy
Many people have gone that route but it requires a change in how you hunt . . . you have to pivot at the waist from side to side rather than at the shoulder since the bungee system will tighten up on you at the end of the sweep otherwise. A friend of mine in Georgia used one without changing his hunting style and wound up screwing his back up from the way the harness redistributed the weight and pulled on him with each swing.
Doc sells the Swingy Thingy and David at Dixie Detectors has a new design that should be available now or shortly.
Another option is to look at a smaller coil or the SEF or Pro coil which is better balanced and takes some of the weight off your forearm (which is one of the main reasons the Explorer / Quattro / Safari feel the way they do after some time . . . . the new angle on the E-Trac has really helped that complaint.
Hope this gives you some more information
Andy
grumpyolman
New member
I had a Swingy Thingy on mine the first time I used it. I was warned by others on here about the possible weight and balance issue. I then switched it to the E-trac. Maybe I already did swing from the waist like Andy describes, but it was no different, in my mind. I never feel like I am lifting or putting much pressure on the hand grip. I just 'guide' it with my right hand. There's a little slider on the end of the cord that adjusts its length. It takes about 5 seconds to lengthen or shorten the cord and I found that just a 1/4 inch adjustment makes a real difference. I'll change it many times during a hunt. I need to if going up or coming down a hill. And I think as the day goes on my body becomes more tired and I slouch so I need to shorten it. I am relaxed with a 'natural' swing for me and the Swingy Thingy doesn't force me to change that. A fringe benefit that one doesn't think about is being able to let go of the detector while standing and do something with both hands. It saves me from bending over and putting it on the ground and then bending over again and pick it up. When I get to the car it hangs until the door is open and then I unclip it and set it inside. It'll take a few times hooking it to your belt before it becomes routine. I use a belt to hold my pouches and tools and I just leave it hooked to the belt and then pull it over my shoulder after I put the belt on. You just want to make sure that headphone cords stay out of the way when getting in to it as if the cord goes under the shoulder strap, the first time you go to turn your head you'll feel a tug back as it won't stretch as far because it's trapped. Kind of like putting your foot on a cord and then trying to stand up. This is long and there is no 'rest of the story'. Get one! It's not that much and if you don't like it you can always sell it on the classifieds here. Jim
I have one. I don't need it all the time but it has come in handy on those long hunts. it was given to me by another forum member who wasn't really impressed with it. (Which reminds me that I still have a gift to send him ) Anyway it does take the weight off and you do have to pivot the body more. Or you can make shorter swings with the coil while using it. I preferr not using it but it's handy when the arm starts to ache.