Cal_Cobra Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Curious to hear everyone's thoughts about the "upgraded" shaft/rod system on the Manticore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midalake Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Cal_Cobra said: Curious to hear everyone's thoughts about the "upgraded" shaft/rod system on the Manticore. Was solid at the beach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryinHawaii Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 The stock setup works great at the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phrunt Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 I can't fault it so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunterjunk Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Works well . Only undo one shaft lock at a time though . Also the rubber bung in the top of the shaft went walk'a'bout the first time I hunted in the scrub . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phrunt Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, Hunterjunk said: Works well . Only undo one shaft lock at a time though . Also the rubber bung in the top of the shaft went walk'a'bout the first time I hunted in the scrub . yes, my rubber bung has fallen out a couple of times, I was thinking of just using some silicone and sticking it down as I don't need to remove it for my style of detecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okara gold Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Haven't had any problems with the shaft. The 2 locks are adjustable as to how tight you want them, and it is solid as a rock in tough water / wave conditions. I like how it collapses into itself for storage, as I am traveling with it now and it stores nicely without creating a large "footprint". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strick Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 no problems...Ive heard of some people the bolt holding the coil comes loose but I have not touched the bolt in mine since installing it. if you are having problems with the shaft twisting just tighten the clamps... strick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fell Wanderer Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 I like how the shaft can twist when collapsed, fitting easier into a backpack . However, there is a tendency for the shaft to twist while detecting, which for me is only a minor issue. I am trying to be careful by not over tightening the camlocks as I don't know what is to tight. Perhaps I am being to careful, hence the shaft occasionally twists because I haven't learned the sweet spot between under/over tightening of the camlock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCBeepDigger Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 I've mostly been on the beach, in and out of the ocean to mid-thigh water.... absolutely zero problems! I do wish they would release the larger coil though... love the 15" for the beach. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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