ML Xterra Elite Carbon Fiber Shaft

[Suncoast Kid]

I recently received the Elite and really love the performance of the detector. I would like to find a three piece telescopic carbon fiber shaft, but the upper is sort of square shaped with four radiuses, so the pod attachment appears to be different than the Equinox 700/900.
I know it hasn't been out that long, so it might take a while to see aftermarket products.

 

[Suncoast Kid]

I thought about it, but really didn't notice until I used it while diving in a short length, and the aluminum upper and middle shaft took away the sensitivity of the coil. When fully extended like hunting terrain or wading, it probably would have little affect on the performance.

 

[KindManTall]

A Vanquist lower rod works on the XTP XTE

 

[Suncoast Kid]

That's good to know. I need the upper shafts as well.

 

[fwcrawford]

The shaft assembly on my XTP is not aluminum are you stating the one on your Elite is?

 

[Suncoast Kid]

I'm assuming aluminum. It's cold to the touch, and my Pinpointer goes off on the upper and middle shafts, so it's definitely metal, unfortunately.

 

[fwcrawford]

I'm assuming aluminum. It's cold to the touch, and my Pinpointer goes off on the upper and middle shafts, so it's definitely metal, unfortunately.

I’ll check the shaft on mY XTP and let you know what I find..

 

[Suncoast Kid]

Thanks, I was guessing when I said Aluminum. I'm looking into it.
It seems to be a problem with the aftermarket shaft makers that the shaft is of a square shape, when most of their carbon fiber shafts are round.
If I had access to a machine shop, I'd probably be on a mill machining a piece for a round shaft, so the pod would fit and lock with its cam lock. I'm sure someone will come up with something.

 

[fwcrawford]

Thanks, I was guessing when I said Aluminum. I'm looking into it.
It seems to be a problem with the aftermarket shaft makers that the shaft is of a square shape, when most of their carbon fiber shafts are round.
If I had access to a machine shop, I'd probably be on a mill machining a piece for a round shaft, so the pod would fit and lock with its cam lock. I'm sure someone will come up with something.

I just checked the shaft on my XTP and it is also cold to the touch like metal.. it looks like plastic though.. I have no idea what it is made of, but sure it is exactly like yours.
Maybe some type of coating over aluminum.

 

[Suncoast Kid]

It could be Zinc for all I know. I knew it didn't come with a carbon fiber shaft, and figured it was a heavier material like Nylon or something, but I never thought it would be metal.
I love the detector, with the only thing being the shaft.

 

[Suncoast Kid]

I asked Minelab if there is a carbon fiber shaft for the Xterra Elite and they stated that the shaft for the Equinox 700/900 will work for it.
I saw a dealer over in Europe selling the 700/900 Carbon Fiber Shafts, and stated that they would work for the Elite, but I just wanted to verify before posting.
That's great.