sore arm

[john sullivan]

lots of talk of sore arms,if you shorten the shaft , where it is right at your feet ,much better

 

[IDXMonster]

You ain't kiddin John! This is one case a longer shaft isn't good! No steels toes or metal shoe eyelets either!

 

[Dan-Pa.]

A shorter shaft does shift the weight and help but tough to get used to and to me limits your swing...Try this.....loosen your coil and let it sort of ride over the ground, of course not applicable in all areas but does work in basically level grassy areas. Coil cover is a must as may cause wear on the coil if not used...as coil is scrubbed on the ground....

 

[IDXMonster]

A shorter shaft does shift the weight and help but tough to get used to and to me limits your swing...Try this.....loosen your coil and let it sort of ride over the ground, of course not applicable in all areas but does work in basically level grassy areas. Coil cover is a must as may cause wear on the coil if not used...as coil is scrubbed on the ground....

I love the x-8 for the reason you can "hang it out there". I've found the stock coil is really good for sliding through the grass,where possible. Just a bit of snow on the ground really makes it nice...as long as the ground isn't frozen of course. But as always,whatever works for you and your arm.

 

[roadapple]

Ask Yourself These Three Questions : 1). Why restrict yourself with the length of swing ? 2). Why restrict yourself with the size and weight of any coil ? 3). How can I stop getting a sore arm - elbow -and shoulder ?

The answer is : The " Minelab Pro Swing 45 Harness" try it ..... get use to it.......see how easy it is to swing any weight detector with any size coil ...... you will never hunt without it !!!! I know I sound like a commercial, but I got one of these and after making the proper adjustments to fit me I can run all day long and then some without the slightest discomforts associated with detecting. I hope this advice helps someone, as it sure did me !! Happy Hunting.

 

[Dan-Pa.]

To each his own but: these harnesses rigs etc. switch the weight from the small arm muscles to the large back muscles...A sore arm is one thing but a sore back can put you in a wheel chair...what say you.....

 

[roadapple]

To each his own but: these harnesses rigs etc. switch the weight from the small arm muscles to the large back muscles...A sore arm is one thing but a sore back can put you in a wheel chair...what say you.....

Well some of the "harness rigs" might do that and I have tried some that just pull on your shoulder and upper back. But unless you have personally used the Pro swing 45 harness and adjusted that special rod properly , that is the beauty of no back pain or sore arms. Its not just a plain bungee cord pulling on you as it carries all the weight evenly on your body, like a quality light weight back pack. I guess if a person can't handle that......well there might be greater physical problems. It sure has made my day go smooth by using the Pro 45.

 

[airfitter]

try changing arms every once in awhile

 

[88junior]

129 for a harness is expensive but if you are in pain it's well worth it I guess. I made my own out of a duffle bag strap and a bungee cord and it works out great.

 

[Mike Moutray - St.Louis MO]

Wear a flexible elbow brace to avoid full extension of your elbow at the end of your swings. Second, practice swiveling your body at the waist with each swing to take the stress off of your arm. These help for me.

 

[braveheart1954]

Totally agree! lol