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Thanks for sharing that video, from Gary Blackwell. I am still running the original software version, but have been thinking that I have enough hours on the machine now that I can upgrade, and should be able to note any differences in comparison to what I'm used to (the V.1 software). This video suggests to me that there may be times/sites where using the stabilizer to knock out small iron might speed up my hunt a bit -- not having to spend that second or two checking out the small (small iron) chirps, as there will be fewer of them...and yet likely not missing the "non-ferrous" chirps. Steve

Ron, Happy to have done so. It took a little while to wrap my brain around it, but in the end, I'm glad you guys pushed me to do so. Happy customers is what I'm after, and there's no doubt in hindsight that going that route led to some happy customers! Thanks, Steve

Hi all! It's that time of year again -- the Holiday season! As such, Steve's Detector Rods would like to announce our 2025 Holiday Sale! From now through December 31, 2024, all in-stock items will be on sale at 10% OFF prices listed on our website. To place an order, or for questions, please email me at steve@stevesdetectorrods.com, or visit our website at www.stevesdetectorrods.com. Thank you! Steve

Hmm... Interesting. Wind noise is definitely a problem with the 105s (as I was reminded of today)... Steve

Kind of "Tarsacci-ish?" Steve

As was said, it depends alot on your height. If you are good, length-wise, with the stock shaft, then the 22" length will work well for you. If you need just a bit of extra length, the 23 1/4" is the choice. The 27 1 /4" is considered a "tall-man" lower. Thanks! Steve

I'm really glad to hear that those of you who are using the fiberglass lowers, have found them to be useful for your detecting styles. Thank you all! Steve

Holy cow, what a great find!! Congratulations! Steve

Hey all, As Chase and I discussed, I don't have any news whatsoever on a new Tarsacci unit. It sounds like Chuck will be speaking with Dimitar, and I may, too, if questions persist. My questions at this point, are ones that have already been brought up -- specifically by Chase -- to wit: (emphasis mine). Steve

Steelheader -- A 23 1/4" carbon-fiber Manticore lower runs about 54g; the same length in a glass-fiber MC lower is 66g. Thanks! Steve

Oustanding, Reese. I love the specimen, and the timing was excellent for you! Congrats, and Merry Christmas! Steve

Thanks for the picture. Obviously, that battery is made specifically to fit the inside of the XP lower... Steve

Thanks, phrunt. SO, looks like an "adapter" around the battery, shaped the same as the inside of the shaft...and then with a wire that runs down through the shaft, to the coil. Hmm. Steve

Phrunt, At least as far as the D1 HF coil is cocncerned, is the battery cylindrical? Does it fit inside some sort of "trapezoidal adapter," to make it fit snugly in the XP lower rod? I assume there's a wire to connect the battery to the coil, that must protrude from the lower rod drain hole? It sounds like from your post, that it is "removable" from the lower rod, but I can't picture how it all works... Steve

Thanks for the info, Glenn, and THANK YOU for the kind words! I'm glad you are pleased! Steve