Excal ? 's

[qicpic]

I have a excal 2 10" coil, I'm gong to start to use it, this is for all you experts out there, who makes the best straight shaft, do you hip mount , chest mount, or mount it on the shaft?
also what position do you put the controls at?
thanks for the advise and I'm eager for your responses
John

 

[goodmore]

Plugger's chest harness. Straight rod. The best way to do it. I use a Sovereign GT rod. But I also have the Sovereign GT. You can reach every knob easily. Like I said. The best.

 

[erikk]

Plugger's chest harness. Straight rod. The best way to do it. I use a Sovereign GT rod. But I also have the Sovereign GT. You can reach every knob easily. Like I said. The best.

Unless U get caught in a rip and need to dump QUICK
You can build your own straight shaft for around $30.00 if You can drill 1/2 dozen 1/4 inch holes
U get the tube at Aircraftspruce.com get 6061t6 7/8 OD .745 ID 4 feet @ $3.20 per foot #03 36450.Your lower shaft will measure .744 which makes for a very nice fit requiring no lock nuts. Go to a bike shop and get the long bar ends with the bend $19.95 a pair and pick up a package of foam grip covers (4) for $9.95. Use your arm cuff off your old S rod and the pods for templates to drill the 1/4 holes. Use 1 3/4 x 1/2 SS bolts if U can find them otherwise get 2 inch and grind them down. Use SS wing nuts on the pods and a SS/nylon lock nut on the cuff. I usually remove about 6 inches from the 4 ft length so I can put much more lower up in the tube for more strength
If U don't use the tubing from Aircraft spruce all bets are off
HH

 

[hershey1]

I think erikk meant 1 3/4 by 1/4 SS bolts.

 

[JOHNMARKHAM]

ill have to agree with pluggers 3 piece shaft assy and hip mount or chest mount assy,works great for me..
have a great time
john

 

[goodmore]

Safety first. I agree! I usually hunt up to my waist and never above my shoulders. I let the deep stuff for the more adventurous.

 

[erikk]

I think erikk meant 1 3/4 by 1/4 SS bolts.

Correct...a typo

 

[tomcatpl]

0 disc sens..(dipens on the beach) for me about 7-8 valume 80% in wet sand