Racer Handle Ergonomics

[berryman]

For those of you who are testing the unit (Keith, Steve, Monte, etc.) what are your thoughts on the relatively steep angle of the handle/grip on the Racer? Is it a sound ergonomic design or is it creating hand/wrist pain with prolonged use?

 

[TabWhisperer]

I've wondered about that too. Maybe it's my imagination but it looks almost verticle in Keith's videos but appears to have more of an angle in the product brochure. It seems like common S shaped rods usually have a more relaxed bend in them like the Fisher Gold Bug Pro or Whites IDX style. Both of which I find very comfortable.

 

[DigFella]

Very interesting observation. I'll be testing mine outside on Friday & I'll see after several hours how that S handle feels. I do love how my hands fit into the rubber grip grooves though.....

 

[TabWhisperer]

I do love how my hands fit into the rubber grip grooves though.....

I wondered about those grooves too. I don't remember anyone mentioning them during testing, but the contours look like a great idea. A couple of reviewers have essentially said it's not a big deal on the handle angle. Looking forward to your review.

 

[Keith Southern]

You'll notice the steep angle of the handgrip when your out say scouting...walking for a longways..its not too bad or noticable when your in one location....and especially say your using the small coil on a site for unmasking...

The strain comes from say walking several acres up and down hills and such.. then you will notice the pull on your forearm...

Yes the manual shows the lazy-s like on the Makro CF-77,,,,

Keith

 

[basstrackerman]

Keith is the angle similar to the etrac?

 

[Keith Southern]

Yes like the Etrac angle...

that angle places all the pressure on your forearm..

that angle is better suited for pistol grips where the forward poles are below you like on a T2 or MXT..

the lazy S will place more pressure on the undercuff of the armrest...




Keith