Where to connect a float on the Excal 2.

[landman]

I own an Excal 2 and tricked it out with the upgraded rod that places the control housing further up the rod so it balances better. However last season I shorted out my Gray Ghost waterproof headphones at the connecting end because I kept pulling on the unit by the headphones cord after I dug a target to retrieve the excal. The detector would sink sort of. With the old rod configuration I could attach a 4-5" piece of Styrofoam noodle to the upper part of the rod just under the arm cuff. But as you can see the noodle will no fit because the housing is there instead. The unit needs more buoyancy so I took a 5" piece of noodle and placed it under the hand grip. I have not tested it yet. My concern is the noodle will keep getting in the way of my hand as it creeps up an inch and my hand will have to push it back down each time to keep it out of the way. I'm not sure if the placement of the noodle is in the correct place for it to keep the unit afloat relatively straight like when it was mounted under the arm cuff. What have you hunters done in this situation?

 

[treasure_hunter]

You should give thought to trying the harness, it takes all the weight off your arm while hunting, and the detector will hang in up right position right by your side when you let go. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/omcsniper/lejermonModel-Sharness-1.jpg

Here is a link, I use model "S" myself... http://www.kellycodetectors.com/accessories/lejermonharnesses.htm

 

[Ron Lord]

Get a 1/4 " nylon rope ,tie one end on your detector , loop the other end and put it on your wrist .When you find a target tose your detector aside ,and when you are done use the rope to retreive your detector , this has work good for me the past 30 years. HH Ron Lord , Naples ,Fla

 

[hunter 18]

I do the same as Ron never had any problems yet or lost any detectors !
I have a loop line on the back of the rod change the bolt from the arm cuff from nylon to stainless steel!

 

[landman]

I'm mechanically inept. How long is your 1/4" line?

 

[hunter 18]

My setup is attach to my belt or wrist, in the belt is long to rich to floor standing straited is more then good for me i used on my 4 water units the same line goes for attaching in the wrist
Ron's May be different???

 

[PaPa-Joe-Fla.]

landman just remember if you are going to go in the ocean and have a chance of dealing with rip tides you want something you can disconect quickly. No machine is worth your life. HH

 

[Ron Lord]

about 3 to 4 feet,before making loops.

 

[Ron Brown]

on the Excal and the other end tied to my belt. Make sure the rope is shorter than your headphone wire so you don't stress it , mine has about 12 inches of play after tying it up. Just drop the Excal when you need to dig and it stays right by your side ready to go. HH