Gwcracker Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 We have spoken about it several times. I'd like the handle to hang from my fingers rather than than to hold the handle, fist under the control box. I have strapped the rod to my wrist and that helps as I can pretty much let go of my hand gripping the handle of the Nox. for short periods of time. As I said before, it's like carrying a bucket of water by the bail, it hanging on ones fingers rather than by a handle on the side of the bucket. The weight being all on the wrist as opposed to hanging on the hand/fingers. g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveg Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Gw -- so how does that differ from a perfectly balanced straight shaft? When balanced properly, you can literally grip the machine's handle with your thumb and index finger, and with NO exertion of your wrist whatsoever, the machine sits in natural "detecting position..." Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwcracker Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Balance has nothing to do with it. I had rather the detector be held below my hand as opposed to above it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveg Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Gw -- meaning like an old White's unit, with control box under the shaft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwcracker Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Exactly! But the control unit can be anywhere.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveg Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Gw -- so, you say it can be "anywhere," but with anywhere meaning as long as it is on the bottom of the shaft, not the top. So, I would then ask "what about seeing the screen," but my guess is that you would say you don't use/need a screen, and hunt exclusively by ear? And my guess is that you have "hip-mounted" or "chest-mounted" machines in the past? Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwcracker Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Had no problem using the Whites meter. But no, a screen is not a must but controls are. This is something that should have been addressed at the factory as the way things are situated now to re-engineer would be pointless. If I had a J shaped rod I think I could attach the Nox control unit as a extension of the J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveg Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Gw -- that would certainly be a unique shaft configuration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvpopeye Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 This is getting interesting.....?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now