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Exoskeleton... What do you use when the back is 'shot'???

nwdetectorist

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Exoskeleton

Several years ago I briefly owned a Minelab Pro-Swing 45 Harness.
I found it to be somewhat bulky but did do the job of taking most of the strain off my back.
Because I only owned this for a short period, I did not get a chance to figure out how it really worked.
Currently I am using the DetectorPro Detecting Pal which takes much of the strain off my shoulder, but seems to concentrate it on my back.

Any ideas, suggestions or products recommended will be greatly appreciated.

thanks
 

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The trick with the Pro Swing (and this is for everybody)....you HAVE to put aside 20-30 minutes to get it fitted EXACTLY right. It has many adjustments to fit many people, they have to be used to “dial it in”. The rod has to be set just right to be effective, and the bungee has to be set in a neutral position so that the machine “floats”. The other fitment straps and buckles also need to be perfect for maximum effectiveness. It takes time, you have to adjust it, put the machine on it, take it for a walk...repeat til it’s perfect. It can be quite a bit of screwing around, but the time is worth it if you want the weight to be distributed as well as it can be. Ideally, you want the weight to be carried by the hips, though some will be carried by the back. It’s definitely not a ”fix all” solution, but it can help to extend your outings.
 
Thanks IDXMonster
Your advice is sage and I will keep this in mind.
 
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