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Those are nice! Good price too. Doc

I would think, the appropriate length would be about 1 inch give or take right at the "D" ring on the harness. Too high it's going to poke you in the face. You want it short enough to take the weight of the detector and transfer it to your waist without it pulling on the "D" ring down and transferring the weight to the shoulder strap. When I was playing with the Hip Stick years ago, it actually felt most comfortable when I moved the Hip Stick back on my waist a bit so from the side view it would have about a 20 degree angle tilted forward. sort of like this angle / then the bungee going to the detector from the Hip Stick would be about this angle \. So the weight distribution is not straight down, its more down and back. I like your idea of the bolt into the bottom of the socket. But I would make the hole in the socket larger than the bolt, but not as big as the head of the bolt or use a washer. Then don't screw it in all the way. That allows the ball to wiggle in the socket and have more play, but it won't come out of the socket. One of the other issues I had with the Hip Stick is that it was not infinitely adjustable. It needs to be telescoping so you can putz around with it until the length feels comfortable. Doc

I'd say that's a darn good effort. The thing I always found a bit wanky about the Hip Stick was the fact the ball would not stay in the socket. Sort of like us old people and our joint problems. The only movement I would contemplate you would need would be forward and back. So I'm wondering what would it hurt to anchor that ball in the socket with a small nut and bolt from the back to the front through the back of the socket and through the ball, and use thread lock on it. You would not need the little tie down bungee. The ball would be locked in the socket, and it would pivot front and back. Just thinking out loud. Doc Doc

SOLD OUT no international shipments I have nothing left. Trying to work out sizes. First come first serve, I'm limiting numbers for each so everyone gets at least 1. Doc

LOL, as a matter of fact, yes I did. I found several of them. You'll laugh when you see what they really are.

SOLD OUT! OK so now everyone is clamoring for the Hip Stick. So I looked around the warehouse and low and behold what did I find? I have to clean them up, they are sort of dusty, and repackage them. One long one is already sold. But these are the originals purchased from Chris. This is my modus operandi. Someone introduces something to the market, I buy a quantity of them to support their business, then I put it on the shelf and forget I bought them. So these are first edition Vintage Hip Sticks, they probably should be donated to the non-existent Museum of Detecting Accessories 😆 $39.95 plus s&h First come first serve. Message me. Doc

You're absolutely spot on. The Knee Pro's never move. I think it's because they are jointed?? So that is my number one reason for loving them. They are no hassle, very comfortable and you put them on and forget about them. The second thing I love is that they come up high in front of your knee so when you are kneeling down digging in the dirt the upper part of the jointed plastic keeps dirt from jumping over the top of the knee pad and getting between the padding and your knee. Doc Knee Pads - Doc endorsed! "Best Knee Pads I have ever used!" - Doc's Place (docsdetecting.com)

I have used almost every knee pad Home Depot carries including the gel knee pad. For me, the Knee Pro hard shell beat them all. Literally every knee pad I have used except Knee Pro binds me in the back of the knee. I will say this regardless of what knee pads you use or like make sure they have a hard exterior. I fell wearing the Knee Pros and my knee came down on the sharp edge of a quartz boulder, and the gash it put in those plastic knee coverings could have been my knee, and it would have been really bad. So remember these things we wear are not just comfort items they are safety items too. Doc

I have them. https://docsdetecting.com/product/knee-pads-doc-endorsed-best-knee-pads-i-have-ever-used/

I hate to say I told you so, but I don't have to; DSmith you pretty much said it all. Thank you for the review. Doc

Not if you are using my system. You will have more volume than you can use. In fact, you can take your headphones off turn the volume up and still clearly hear what is going on. With headphones you have to adjust volume to about 20% on the Gold Screamer it's just way too loud at full power. Doc

Phrunt, I was the first company to come out with a Lithium Ion solution as far back as the SD2100 early 1990's. And it's amplified! I have sold thousands of these systems. It's called the Gold Screamer® Power pack. The major difference is my setup has a built in amplifier that amplifies your sound over 500%! And it comes with a cover with a built in pouch, 2 batteries that are absolute top quality, and we are now including the VidPro Dual SMART battery charger with AC and DC adapters. It is 110 and 220 compatible and we include the Aussie adapter plug, just make sure you request it. $469, with optional speaker, $505. Price on additional batteries is now $55. Prices have changed a bit since I did this video, Gold Screamer® Power Pack Regulator Amplifier Battery System - Doc's Place (docsdetecting.com)

Phrunt here in the U.S. if you were to buy that little specialized screw and that neat little nut, your cost would be $5 all by itself at a hardware store, it you could find them. I really appreciate you showing that because I think I may start including them along with the SAGA to give customers another way to connect the SAGA to the detector rod, along with the clip I already provide. Doc

Phrunt posted a pretty neat Clip he got from China. It works perfect for your Swing Arm. Especially if you have a Minelab Swing Arm that has no convenient way to store the Swing Arm if you don't want to use it. I ordered a sample and it has my approval. So I ordered 550 of them. Price $3.50 plus shipping in the U.S. Unfortunately depending on where you live shipping will probably be more than the clip. Doc

$9 each plus shipping. Shipping $5 in the U.S. Message me your address and I will send you a payment link Doc

Phrunt, I forgot to thank you for showing that Swing Arm Shaft clip. I got 50 of them. Next iteration of my SAGA shaft clamp I intend to incorporate some elements of that clamp in the design. The rubber elements are great because they make the clamp more resistance to breakage. However the ability to connect it to the detector shaft needs to be more versatile because it will not fit a lot of the detector shafts out there. I am thinking of a hybrid that uses the strap attachment I have designed with the rubber clamp. Never know what you are going to find on the Ali site. Some good some bad, but usually the good stuff is priced very reasonably. Thanks Phrunt. Doc

Wait until your break your third Minelab guide arm. Because they do break and they break often. The longer rod accommodates folks who are tall. One size does not fit all. I make my products to be durable and to last. I used the Minelab Swing Arm until I snapped the third one. That is when I decided to develop something new, something different that actually guided the coil. Everyone has their favorite accessory, and I'm happy you found something that works for you. By the way I might mention if you want a valuable addition to your Minelab Swing Arm, buy one of those Swing Atm clips Phrunt has pictured, being Minelab does not supply a Swing Arm clip to store their Swing Arm when you are not using it They work wonderfully. Doc

All of those things can be purchased on Ebay and shipped internationally. Here's the problem countries in the European Union require you to collect duty before shipping. You have to get a license, then you have to submit the tax to each of these countries. It's an enormous hassle, and I'm not getting involved in it. Australia is fine because I don't have to collect the import duty first. Ebay is fine because they already have the license and they collect the import duty and submit it to the country. All of the items on my website can be shipped to Australia, however as I said the shipping will be more. My Australian customers generally contact me tell me what they need I package it up, tell them what the shipping would be. If it meets with their approval I sent them a payment link with the invoice and were all set. Doc

Hey at least it's pretty. Doc

Sorry I stand corrected and you are correct it is a Pelxus manufacturing facility. But I also thought they were making the Codan communication equipment as well long before they also took on Minelab manufacturing? Or have I got my facts screwed up? Doc

Mostly that has to do with Detectors that we are not allowed to sell outside the U.S. There are some items that are too cost prohibitive to ship. But I send stuff to Australia every week. On the GPAA Specials I'm happy to send the merchandise but the shipping cost will be higher. Doc

Oh wow. Next time your detecting a wall using the SAGA snap a picture. Thank you. Doc

Phrunt I'd love to have some pictures of you detecting a side wall that I could use for advertising. The Minelab Swing Arm is no help for this kind of overhead work. But this is where the SAGA excels. Doc

The disadvantage of a Hip Stick is it transfers the weight to your belt and pushes your pants down. The disadvantage is solved when you use the Hip Stick in conjunction with an Ultra Swingy Thingy because the Swingy holds your pants up as you have mentioned. Doc

The inventor of the Hip Stick has routinely bought my Swingy Thingy to package with the Hip Stick. The Swingy Thingy is the perfect fit for use with the hip stick. Doc