Ez Gm 1000 Shaft Hack

[cool riverr]

The GM 1000 and EQX 800 weigh about the same, and yet, one is markedly more comfortable to swing than the other, IMHO.  It's mostly about shaft length - the longer "the lever", more support is needed.  I had a piece of 25mm * 500mm carbon fiber shaft from a previous project, so I acquired a 1" * 7/8" telescoping collar lock from "rods by plugger" and got to work.  I removed the original upper piece and swapped the components to the CF shaft.  I had to spread the nylon clamps a bit, but that's about it - adjustable, telescoping, and comfortable.  The lower shaft fits like a champ, and every thing so far looks good.  Just thought I would share, thanks for reading.

[cool riverr]

On 2/13/2019 at 5:55 PM, phrunt said:

Welcome to the forum ?

That looks a decent GM1000 upgrade, thanks for the post.

 

Thanks, and thanks again.  Feels just like my EQX 800, I think I can lose the bungee on the GM.

[Lanny]

I love it when people find ways to improve things.

Nicely done, and all the best,

Lanny