Hey Ziggy heres my modded Vista Gold Gain

[Keith Southern]

Sorry for delay getting back to you but Christmas got in the way..LOL

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Used a pistol grip I already had and mounted it on a straight rod then used a whites middle rod and whites lower rod.The whites lower rods clevis is same exact as the Deeptech ones so perfect fit.

Had to figure out how to mount the unit to the pistol grip so got a right angle electrical conduit connector threaded on on end and tapped the inside of the pistol grip to accept it.then mounted the Deeptech upper pole about 4 inches of it where it mounts to the housing to the clamping device on other end of electrical conduit connector,clamped it down and drilled hole through it also to mount the control box...I didnt make any more holes in control box its still original and can be put back stock.I mounted the Deeptech battery box and arm cuff to the straight shaft using original holes also.I heated the armrest with heat gun to make it narrower as I find them to be a bit to wide (personal preference) .Installed a rubber bicycle grip for life long use.Had to mount the unit slightly forward to not have the under housing switches in my way of my hand so the electrical conduit connector worked perfect

Swing's great especially with bulldog!

Very sturdy and lite

Keith

 

[Hanoverdigging]

Good Job! I've been plotting a straight carbon fiber shaft cut at my personal length. I have a picture in my head how it should be. I just need to make it happen.

 

[Dancer]

Now that's a very good improvement. I've seen other guys reconfigure other models also (ATX) was a good one. Usually manufacturers ignore these improvements or are sluggish getting around to it. But not always, and in the cases when they respond sales generally improve.
Couple of questions. The toggles located on the bottom of the unit, along with the battery pack. Do they have problems due to being layed on the ground on wet days?
....Second, Any scrap of news , rumors about possibly a North American machine in the works?

 

[Hanoverdigging]

Have not heard any news on a North American machine. And no there is no issue with toggle switches being on the bottom. I've had my Smart Plus for almost 2 years now and no problems. And I hunt hard.

 

[Ziggy J]

Good job there Kieth, don’t see many people modding their Vistas, nice job indeed :0)