I did something simple that is helping my shoulder.

[tabdog]

n/t

 

[Monte]

I'm glad you made the change to a shorter rod length. I have metal eyelets in some of my shoes but it's not a problem. I've preached the merits of "comfortable searching" for many a year. Having used models way back when the coils were in a fixed position, you didn't have any rod length adjustment (and they were too long), the control housings were big and heavy, and it called for a lot of strain on the wrist, elbow, shoulder, neck and back to operate them, I can't tell you how great it is to own and use current detectors that are light, handy, and able to be adjusted for a comfortable position.

Most manuals suggest adjusting the rod so the coil is swept about 18"

 

[Gunnar of bradford MN]

thats a fackt i found that when the coil is way in front of me i get a sore back , but if i keep it close im ok always somthing to learn

 

[Uncle Willy]

You mean you don't want to go back to the good old days of the "bread box" detectors and the hub cap coils Monte? Remember Gardiner's 36-inch coil?

Bill

 

[Michigan Badger]

Glad to see someone besides me talk down on coil covers.

I recall my DeLeon gained significant depth once I took off that coil cover.

 

[tab-nabit]

I run close to my feet, otherwise the arm stretched out to yonder won't last as long. And full steel toe - steel shank - metal eyelets are a no no.
Then the lighter Tesoro's does allow me to work outward tho for a wider sweep and much longer detecting time compared to some other machines I have.
And best not to allow a loose coil wire flop around down near the coil.