G2 grip ergonomics Vs Gold Bug Pro

[Diver Dan]

The Gold Bug s-shaft causes my wrist and hand to fall asleep. Anyone out there familiar with both the GB and the G2 to know if the pistol grip on the G2 is better for bum wrists? Looking for a used G2, so appreciate the help before I buy one. Thank you.

 

[Monte]

Overall comfort of any detector is something I have long considered. I have a bad back, shoulder and neck. I can use the 'S' rod models without much of a problem, but I can also notice some differences in feel and fit after an ample time afield.

For me, it was an easy selection because I had been using the Teknetics Omega. The Omega uses the stand-up T2 grip, which I had also liked, but the Omega has a smaller housing and no battery system like the T2. After using the Omega along with a Delta an Gamma, I found none of them to cause a 'problem,' but I also found that I preferred the Omega's grip shape and the balance of the whole unit.

The G2 uses the same rod and grip system, so it was an easy pick. I worked the G2 and Gold Bug Pro side-by-side in several field evaluations, and the only difference between them is the rod & grip set-up. A friend I hunt with prefers the standard 'S' rod to the G2/Omega grip design, and he told me he thought it was more comfortable for him. I guess we just have to pick what seems to feel best and fit the best for our own pleasure of hunting.

Monte

 

[Diver Dan]

Thank you Monte - Really appreciate the reply

 

[Clad2Hunt]

I had the GBSE when they first came out and I had the same problem with the S rod. I have recently purchased a G2 and it was because of the handle arrangement. I use a E Trac for the most part but have decided to use the G2 for field and park hunting as the ET is just too heavy after awhile.

 

[steve herschbach]

Prefer the S rod myself so go figure. I think it is a personal preference thing.

 

[Hobbyist]

Last month I was jumped by 2 young punks while detecting at a quiet beach. They didn't manage to get anything from me except for bloodied noses and hopefully a few loose teeth. This incident left my fists and wrists in a bit of a mess. Swelling's gone down and am regaining strength in the hands, but still can't swing a machine properly. Yesterday I watched wistfully as a guy swung a PI machine along the shore. Couldn't take not detecting any longer!I decided to do something about it, so for the first time I installed my hipstick and bungee on a lightweight machine. Usually the hipstick is only used on my heavier detectors.

The GB Pro's control box is kinda high, so I couldn't install the clamp behind it; the bungee cord would be obstructed. I chose to place the clamp below the foam grip. Put on my harness, clipped the bungee to the d-ring, adjusted the length of the bungee and voila!. It's not a perfect position, but it definitely relieves most of the weight from my arm/wrist. It feels good to swing a machine again!

 

[txquest]

That's a pretty neat invention. That's for the info. As a side note, I do not want to appear rude to your injuries, but I really like the way you dealt out justice to those $&@ idiots. Txquest