Anyone Using Steve's Detector Rods For The Deus 2?

[ColonelDan]

10 minutes ago, F350Platinum said:

Totally agree with you Colonel, I'm not disparaging SteveG at all, the initial post was regarding the WS6 puck popping off if you have large hands, at least that's where we ended up. 🙂

Since BT man bought the Anderson rig, to me it wouldn't make sense to spend more on the SteveG shaft as he would have the same issue unless he tried raising the puck with the top cam lock. Dimensions are nearly the same from grip to mount. While I was at this I merely pointed out some minor troubling observations.

One thing I like about the XP stock shaft is the trapezoid, that and the scale engraved on the lower. Great design in concept, not particularly in materials.

I'm not familiar with the Anderson offering other than I know it is expensive. Seems like an equally good option. I'm glad he was able to lighten it a bit, everything helps.

My two main detectors both have SteveG creations, and both of my sand scoops have his CF shaft offerings. I am a fan as well! 👍

Good points.

[basstrackerman]

6 hours ago, ColonelDan said:

From my previous post on Steve's rods.  My opinion has not changed

 

Bottom Line up front: This is simply a work of art that promises to significantly improve the detecting experience of Deus II users.

 

Fit, Finish, Balance and Weight: As in all of Steve’s shafts, the fit and finish is truly superb. He has once again gone to great lengths to make a shaft that is really superior. The weight is a feather light 16.61 ounces and I can sense that the balance has been improved over the stock version

 

Shaft Length and Lock up: The length of the lower rod and overall shaft is longer than the stock XP shaft which allows the lower shaft to extend farther up into the middle shaft providing greater stability. The cam locks are far superior to the stock shaft and are the same ones he used on his Equinox version--tight as a bank vault.

 

Arm Cuff and Stand: The cuff and stand are much improved over the stock set up. The cuff is also of carbon fiber and extremely stiff. The stand is wider and taller resulting in greater stability when resting the Deus on the ground and is infinitely adjustable to any length of reach. Steve even provides the Allen wrench needed to tighten it down.

 

Grip: The grip is carbon fiber and very comfortable with a slight finger bump which helps to insure a firm hold. Great pains were taken here regarding the angle of the grip which provides a comfortable hold and the length of thumb reach to the Remote Control (RC) buttons is very accessible.

 

Mount and Coil Attachment: Steve’s rod came with a cap over the RC mount as does the stock shaft. This was a bear to remove as the fit has been improved to prevent unintentional dropping of the RC when in use. The RC mount is very solid with tighter tolerances. This resulted in a much better fit than the stock mount with which Deus II users are all too familiar—the RC can easily drop off the stock shaft after an inadvertent bump. Steve’s mount really secures the RC tightly. Even so, he designed an attached locking mechanism that can be thumb or screw driver tightened which provides an added level of security. The coil attachment uses the stock XP hardware so there is no need for anything proprietary.

 

Shaft: As I said, the shaft is not only longer than the stock shaft but round versus the triangular shape of the the XP shaft. This may take a little getting used to as the shaft now freely rotates when the locking cams are opened. I questioned this at first but then realized the benefit. I can now precisely select the angle of the RC so I can view the screen better if that’s what I wanted to do. Great!

 

Options: Steve offers several options that will personalize your shaft. If you like he will provide the capability for an internal channel for the underwater antenna and can outfit the upper shaft to accommodate a counterbalance weight just as he did with the Equinox. Even though this shaft is longer than the stock one, he can also provide additional length for those really really tall folks.

 

Conclusion: This shaft is an extremely usable thing of beauty in my view. It has been very well thought out and in great detail. It’s rugged and stiff with absolutely no wobble. It was very simply and very clearly designed and built with the user in mind and with user input from multiple user sources.

You can read Steve’s own words about this shaft with photos at:

https://www.detectorprospector.com/forums/topic/20979-deus-shafts-in-production/#comments

 

 

 

Well it wasn't about the quality of his work that was concerning me because I've used his shafts before and they're fantastic. It was about me and my 3XL hands and the way the WS6 master locks onto the stem mount. It's about a half inch lower than the remote and my hand rubs the remote at times but with the puck my hand will literally knock it off plus it rubbing on my hand so much it kind of a annoying. Here are a couple of pictures of the Anderson shaft it's actually quite nice and since I was able to lower the weight down I'll probably just use it I don't see any benefit right now. In the pictures you can see even with my big hands there's plenty of room on the handle. Plus it has a swivel so you can turn the remote or the WS6 master towards you so you'd have a better viewing of it. Also I zip tied as you can see in the one picture The puck mount to the stem mount so there's zero chance of it falling off so I just popped the WS6 into the puck mount and when I need to take it off I just pop it back out The mount stays on the stem mount. But yeah this thread was not too bash Steve in any way because he makes amazing products I've used them I've talked to him a few times and message him a few times so I know what he does is amazing I'm just an oddball because I wear a 17 shoe and a 3X glove and it's hard to find things that are comfortable for me. The old white's machines that I used for 20 some years 30 years The handle is never big enough for my hands so I had the three finger it all them years because the pinpoint trigger was in the way lol

[F350Platinum]

That's a sharp looking rig, I wouldn't change a thing 🙂

[jimwasson]

I just got my Steve’s complete carbon fiber shaft. I ordered it partially because my tennis elbow was acting up on my left arm so I first tried swinging with the left and digging with the right. I then got a 9” coil (originally came with an 11”) to help further reduce weight.

Haven’t had a full day hunting yet with it but it feels really great. I discovered that I could move the arm cuff way up so it sits under my elbow which reducing flexing of the joint. Also I was able to turn the cuff inward towards my body so the larger stand faces away from me and doesn’t get in my way as I swing.

I think this is going to be a great addition. Now I have 2 detectors.

[midalake]

3 hours ago, jimwasson said:

I just got my Steve’s complete carbon fiber shaft.

I just received Steve's CF D2 rod as well. A masterpiece of art!!!!!  The CF Arm Cuff is beyond compare.  Picasso!!! 

[steveg]

jimwasson and midalake -- THANK YOU for the very kind words!  I appreciate it, and am so glad that you both are pleased with the shaft!

Steve

[jimwasson]

Couldn’t be happier. This is the best accessory anyone could want.

The quality and workmanship are just fantastic. The balance is perfect and makes it feel weightless.

[steveg]

10 hours ago, jimwasson said:

Couldn’t be happier. This is the best accessory anyone could want.

The quality and workmanship are just fantastic. The balance is perfect and makes it feel weightless.

Jim,

I am SO glad to hear that you are so pleased with the shaft!  Thank you kindly!

Steve