Shaft question

[Johnny Cache]

I keep seeing these homemade "straight shafts" for all types of detectors. My question is: Why do some people prefer straight shafts? Are they easier to swing? I am curious!

 

[John-Edmonton]

For some people, especially people with tennis elbow, a straight shaft prevents the elbow from bending and the wrist to remain in a more fixed position, and uses the shoulder to maneuver the coil. This is less painful.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001485/

 

[Kayaker]

This is interesting. I'm new at detecting and have been getting elbow pain after only a few hours swinging my BH Tracker IV. I've also been considering the AT Pro as an upgrade. Is there a company which sells a straight shaft for the AT Pro or is it only a custom/homemade option?

 

[Johnny Cache]

Thanks John...I can see how that would be good for people with an elbow problem.

 

[bcoop]

So far I don't believe there is anyone building a custom straight shaft for the AT PRO, except for homemade. I spoke with William (Bill) Quinn, Plugger shaft producer. I asked if he was going to be producing a straight shaft for the AT Pro. Bill explained that Garrett uses an odd size shaft which makes it difficult to use the factory lower shaft. For him to get any kind of good price on proper size tubing he would have to purchase several 1,000 dollars worth of material to make a straight shaft cost competitive.

As the AT Pro enters the market and numerous people adopt it as a beach machine there will surely be a market for a production straight shaft. As they say, "Necessity is the Mother of Invention".

BCOOP

 

[Kayaker]

So far I don't believe there is anyone building a custom straight shaft for the AT PRO, except for homemade. I spoke with William (Bill) Quinn, Plugger shaft producer. I asked if he was going to be producing a straight shaft for the AT Pro. Bill explained that Garrett uses an odd size shaft which makes it difficult to use the factory lower shaft. For him to get any kind of good price on proper size tubing he would have to purchase several 1,000 dollars worth of material to make a straight shaft cost competitive.

As the AT Pro enters the market and numerous people adopt it as a beach machine there will surely be a market for a production straight shaft. As they say, "Necessity is the Mother of Invention".

BCOOP

Thanks for the reply! Is there a reason a straight shaft is particularly preferable on a beach machine?