I don't have one yet but I read weight and balance is a concern with it on beach use. How do you counteract the weight and balance issue? As a prospective owner who would intend on using it in the surf and wet and dry sand, what other issues should I be aware of and what fixes/resources are available? Thanks for your help.
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Excaliber users,
- Thread starter vernt
- Start date
Vernt,buy the Babb's straight shaft and that will solve the problem,i have had the Excalibur for 4 years always hip mounted until this year when i bought the Babb's straight shaft and found out what i had been missing for years. With the straight shaft mounted its like I have a total new detector, EXCELLENT is the word to describe it.
Cheers Raoul
Cheers Raoul
ejudasf
Active member
I think if you are going to take the plunge on a new Excalibur, might as well spend some extra dough on a straight shaft. There are a few straight shafts out there. I built my own, and I am happy with it.
The main problem with the stock set up is that the control tube is set at the front part of the S-shaft, and makes the entire unit too nose heavy and uncomfortable for long periods of hunting. The weight itself is not the issue, but the balance of the weight.
With a straight shaft, the control tube can be located under the arm, or even further back. The balance, with this set up makes the entire machine more comfortable for longer hunts with less fatigue. In my opinion.
I haven't gone diving, but I would assume that the balance wouldn't be an issue for diving. I don't know.
laterz
The main problem with the stock set up is that the control tube is set at the front part of the S-shaft, and makes the entire unit too nose heavy and uncomfortable for long periods of hunting. The weight itself is not the issue, but the balance of the weight.
With a straight shaft, the control tube can be located under the arm, or even further back. The balance, with this set up makes the entire machine more comfortable for longer hunts with less fatigue. In my opinion.
I haven't gone diving, but I would assume that the balance wouldn't be an issue for diving. I don't know.
laterz
The Excalibur is heavy in its normal set up on land but in water it is not too bad. I would recommend getting a balanced shaft for your machine when you get it.There is one manufactured by Bill Babbs which is excellent I have one on my machine and it makes it a pleasure to use, I can use it all day on land or water with no weight problems.
good luck with your machine seeya Neilo
good luck with your machine seeya Neilo
I swing my Excal 1000 as is with the stock shaft. Is it heavy that way? You bet, after a couple of hours of swinging and digging, I've had a workout and I'm ready for a cold drink and a snack.
I thought about getting the balanced shaft but decided against it for now as walking through chest deep water while swinging the Excal is an excellent workout. Great for tightening up the biceps, triceps, wrist and forearm as well as the overall body workout.
I go out in the surf several times a week for a relaxing workout in the waves and usually I get paid in gold for my trouble.
That's a pretty sweet deal!
BDA
I thought about getting the balanced shaft but decided against it for now as walking through chest deep water while swinging the Excal is an excellent workout. Great for tightening up the biceps, triceps, wrist and forearm as well as the overall body workout.
I go out in the surf several times a week for a relaxing workout in the waves and usually I get paid in gold for my trouble.
That's a pretty sweet deal!
BDA
NamVetLesTreasureSeeker
New member
Hi Vernt, Ejudasf is VERY RIGHT. With the straight shaft you still get a good workout, but you are ABUSING YOUR Shoulder/Elbow/Wrist Joints. Plus you have the benefit of an ARMSTRAP, which makes SWINGING the EXCALIBUR FAR MORE COMFORTABLE, and easy to control!! HH,
Les
Les
Goldringer
New member
n/t
Gulf Hunter
Active member
bda agreed, but with the Lightening Rod, my fatigue is greatly reduced due to the reduced weight and much better balance and general layout. I still get an exceptional workout. My stainless scoop was weighed at my detector dealer at 11LBS this week. The best thing I ever did with that fine unit. You'll never go back to stock.