OK, my try at chestmounted explorer setup...

[brillofromcincy]

...cheap and dirty. had to do it to ease the strain on my old shoulder and back. I opted for the 'cheap' and easy method as opposed to the incredible custom setups that I have seen posted. many of the ideas were used from some of your setups. If you have any suggestions about how I can improve it please let me know. I am planning on adding a strap around my back so it doesn't swing out when I kneel to dig a plug, and all of the connections are temporary while I test it out. when satisfied I will silicone seal all connections and pieces like the battery holder and control unit.[attachment 17518 set1.jpg][attachment 17519 set2.jpg][attachment 17520 set3.jpg]

 

[KCK]

lightens the load, and really helps with seeing the display at the same time!
I liker it!
KCK

 

[Hard Nosed Dave]

It's the best way to use the Explorer. Close to your eyes but NOT to close. Wish it was a little easier to achieve this result and not so much need to "rip" the Explorer apart. Whatever gets you out there and searching. Silicone is fine , though I think polyurathene might be better.

Maybe add a remote handle mounted PINPOINT and/or IRONMASK or what ever needs mommentary switching to a "thumb or trigger" operated switch.




Hard Nosed Dave.

 

[deerman]

to hold your control box to your chest go to a sporting goods store and ask for a binocular straps get the kind that keep them against your chest
and let them slide up so you can set controls..

 

[Hard Nosed Dave]

n/t

 

[Dan-Pa.]

But whtever you do that stock 10.5 is going to be nose heavy..Some use a smaller coil and do well with it and correcting the ergonomics a bit...

 

[w6pea]

Now that's a serious mod. Looks Great

 

[norm]

Don't know about the Explorer, but I use a cloth pants belt to keep my Soverign XS control close to my chest Norm