Straight shaft V3i

[Rob (IL)]

I wanted a straight shaft for my V so here it is.[attachment 178425 StraightShaft.jpg] Rob

 

[magic]

Looks good Rob! Is that a tall man rod on there without the s rod?

 

[Rob (IL)]

No Magic, I had so many regular lower rods I made the middle rod longer. I'm short enough I didn't need to do that either. I never checked if they had a tall man middle rod for the M6. Rob

 

[Hunt4Fun]

Like Magic said, it does look good Rob. Have you had enough time to tell if you like the feel of the straight shaft better than the s rod? If yes, what are the advantages? Thanks Bob

 

[Rob (IL)]

I really haven't found much difference. I think if you had to move the the coil through tall grass or anywhere you have drag on the coil then you would notice a difference ( less torque). Notice the guys who drag there coil though water use a straight shaft. I won't mention a name but someone in the industry said they thought the S rod made the detectors more balanced. This has not proved to be the case and they may eliminate them in the future. I just liked the way it looked. Rob

 

[Hunt4Fun]

Thanks for the tip Rob. What you said about a straight shaft creating less torque makes sense. I plan to try a straight shaft soon. Am always looking for ways to reduce the physical strains of detecting ... have back and shoulder problems. Getting older ain't for sissies. Bob

 

[Rob (IL)]

I'm already there.