Gerry Freeman-Smith Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Has anyone else that’s using the supplied hip/chest mount pouch had issues with it splitting. My first one started within days and Whites sent me a replacement. First time out yesterday with the new one and it’s spliitting by the netting. Its not the design or the stitching, it’s the poor quality material used. They really should’ve used terylene or something stronger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Yep....the included bag is a complete waste of time.....☹️ The only useful bits are the plastic buckles !! They really should abandon the included bag and discount the detector by the same value.........5c But the included detector is what counts.....?.....and it is totally awesome. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Freeman-Smith Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 I might look into getting a stronger one made locally, they can cannibalise this one for the bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czkidd Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Pluggers on eBay makes a nice hip mount. Got one for my tdi beach hunter. Just started using it. Thing goes deep.m still learning GB, Gain, freq balance. Got much better at it today. Does very well in dry sand too. Have to arrange bolts and nuts a bit, but worked great. Picked up an easy swing too. That takes the weight off your arm used it today. Works good too 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill (S. CA) Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Hey Gerry, I've had the same problem with mine. Design is good but the fabric is just way too cheap. The box is just too heavy for the pouch. I'm on my second one and it is ripping in the same places. I gave my first one to a buddy of mine who sews and is going to try some fuseable thread to see if that works. But White's really should design a better pouch and then give it to owners at no charge given the price of the machine and the fact that they really push the hip mounting feature of the detector. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill (S. CA) Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Update on the pouch issue. I spoke with Jack at White's and as usual, their customer service is exceptional He is sending me another pouch no charge and says they are aware of the issue but no decision has been made with regard to an upgrade or fix. He did say that some users have had success putting a small towel or cloth a the bottom of the pouch since the area that tears is where the mesh is sewn into the pouch. He said that this fix gives the pouch some support and keeps the latch on the control box from putting too much stress on the pouch. I am going to try that this weekend if I get out. Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Freeman-Smith Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 I have now had stainless steel brackets made copying the Anderson idea and fitted them to the back of the case using 3m vhb tape. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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