Phishfindr
Bronze Member
- Apr 7, 2017
- 1,158
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- Detector(s) used
- Garrett AT Pro, Minelab Equinox 600, Garrett Pro Pointer AT Z-Lynk, Lesche digging tools, Pack Mule finds bag by Freeloader.
- Primary Interest:
- Metal Detecting
The 600 arrived today 7 days from when I sent it in. While assembling it, I noticed that the lower shaft tightening nob seemed to rotate longer than the original one did. And it definitely felt more secure.
I took it out in the yard and immediately noticed a significant improvement from the original shaft. The pronounced wobble was all but gone. However, it is not completely gone. After 5 minutes I decided to speed up my swing above how I would normally. If I twist my wrist back and forth I could notice a slight movement. Then I held the coil and rotated my wrist back and forth, and the "play" on the shaft was still there. It is less than 1/2 of what it was, but it is there. Minelab definitely diminished the wobble for me, I'm just a little surprised that there would be ANY movement at all.
I am not complaining, I'm just puzzled by the shaft not being completely rigid. And I admit upfront I was trying to force a wobble if one was hiding somewhere. Over time, something moving slightly at this point may get worse as time and use goes on. Perhaps that slight play is there for a reason (?) Just to make sure I'm not being too critical (or nuts), I brought my AT Pro out and did the exact same thing. There was zero movement. None.
Bottom line: it is DEFINITELY better than it was, and I'll obviously be careful not to "horse" it when afield or at the beach. (Not that I would intentionally ever do so, but there are places I hunt that are pretty tight.) Bumping into trees and debris happens at times. I'm still intrigued by the Equinox, and will continue to learn and use it with enthusiasm.
I took it out in the yard and immediately noticed a significant improvement from the original shaft. The pronounced wobble was all but gone. However, it is not completely gone. After 5 minutes I decided to speed up my swing above how I would normally. If I twist my wrist back and forth I could notice a slight movement. Then I held the coil and rotated my wrist back and forth, and the "play" on the shaft was still there. It is less than 1/2 of what it was, but it is there. Minelab definitely diminished the wobble for me, I'm just a little surprised that there would be ANY movement at all.
I am not complaining, I'm just puzzled by the shaft not being completely rigid. And I admit upfront I was trying to force a wobble if one was hiding somewhere. Over time, something moving slightly at this point may get worse as time and use goes on. Perhaps that slight play is there for a reason (?) Just to make sure I'm not being too critical (or nuts), I brought my AT Pro out and did the exact same thing. There was zero movement. None.
Bottom line: it is DEFINITELY better than it was, and I'll obviously be careful not to "horse" it when afield or at the beach. (Not that I would intentionally ever do so, but there are places I hunt that are pretty tight.) Bumping into trees and debris happens at times. I'm still intrigued by the Equinox, and will continue to learn and use it with enthusiasm.
