My D2 Rod Assembly upgrade.

[Dan(NM)]

I just received my new carbon fiber shaft assembly today from Steve's Detector Rods. You talk about a fine piece of equipment with some excellent workmanship. I'm super impressed and very pleased with my investment. I look forward to getting it out in the field and not having to worry about my $1,600 detector falling over in the dirt and mud Big shout out to Steve for his excellent customer service and his craftsmanship. You can tell a lot of thought went into this beauty. I have an extra lower rod ordered my the 11x13 coil too .

 

[IDXMonster]

Hey nice Dan! It’s so nice I don’t even want to use mine! But alas…I will tomorrow. If you do not know, the 13” coil comes WITH a lower rod which is ”carbon infused” to stiffen it up…but it will only fit the actual XP chassis obviously.

 

[DigFix]

Fine looking piece. Notice any weight difference?

 

[Dan(NM)]

Hey nice Dan! It’s so nice I don’t even want to use mine! But alas…I will tomorrow. If you do not know, the 13” coil comes WITH a lower rod which is ”carbon infused” to stiffen it up…but it will only fit the actual XP chassis obviously.

Hey Kevin, I hear ya, I can't believe how excited I was just looking at it lol.. I did a flex test on the 11x13 rod and it was better than I expected. I'll be swinging my new shaft tomorrow

Fine looking piece. Notice any weight difference?

Haven't got to swing it yet, just got it yesterday. I'll be taking it out this weekend.

 

[T-DUB]

I just received my new carbon fiber shaft assembly today from Steve's Detector Rods. You talk about a fine piece of equipment with some excellent workmanship. I'm super impressed and very pleased with my investment. I look forward to getting it out in the field and not having to worry about my $1,600 detector falling over in the dirt and mud Big shout out to Steve for his excellent customer service and his craftsmanship. You can tell a lot of thought went into this beauty. I have an extra lower rod ordered my the 11x13 coil too .

Question, the hand grip visually looks thicker/bigger than that of the stock from Dues. Is that the case, or is it just a visual trick created by my eyes?

 

[Mark kus]

Nice I just saw one of his shafts for sale here in the classified
Mark

 

[Mudwhale]

I just received my new carbon fiber shaft assembly today from Steve's Detector Rods. You talk about a fine piece of equipment with some excellent workmanship. I'm super impressed and very pleased with my investment. I look forward to getting it out in the field and not having to worry about my $1,600 detector falling over in the dirt and mud Big shout out to Steve for his excellent customer service and his craftsmanship. You can tell a lot of thought went into this beauty. I have an extra lower rod ordered my the 11x13 coil too .

Dan
I was on the list for the first batch from Steve's. Unbelievable quality!! Steve put a lot into this complete rod assembly. It's a work of art. Perfect in every way.

 

[IDXMonster]

Question, the hand grip visually looks thicker/bigger than that of the stock from Dues. Is that the case, or is it just a visual trick created by my eyes?

It could just be the light T-Dub. The handles are dimensionally the same but Steve’s doesn’t incorporate any rubber grip, it’s all smooth carbon. I don’t notice it because I wear gloves all the time but some who don’t might find it slightly “slippery”?…dunno. It’s a nice setup though.

 

[T-DUB]

It could just be the light T-Dub. The handles are dimensionally the same but Steve’s doesn’t incorporate any rubber grip, it’s all smooth carbon. I don’t notice it because I wear gloves all the time but some who don’t might find it slightly “slippery”?…dunno. It’s a nice setup though.

TY for the info IDXMonster.

 

[sgoss66]

THANKS, Dan, for the kind words, and to others who chimed in!

Very much appreciated and I'm glad folks seem happy with the shaft!

Steve