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Nov 06, 2017, 09:00 PM
#1
 I'm a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it” ― Thomas Jefferson
I’m getting my detector sling tomorrow
I don’t know what’s going on guys I detect practically every day and I’ve been doing it for a couple years now I think it all caught up to me. My arms, shoulders and elbows are constantly sore from these larger coil‘s and now even with the rattler coils I can go many hours like I used to. And also my hands go numb very often and they’re very sore all the time. Am I over doing it it old or both? Lol
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Nov 06, 2017, 09:17 PM
#2
Go buy a Deus. Weighs under 2 pounds. And they suck stuff out of the ground.
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Nov 06, 2017, 09:22 PM
#3
 I'm a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it” ― Thomas Jefferson
 Originally Posted by smokeythecat
Go buy a Deus. Weighs under 2 pounds. And they suck stuff out of the ground.
Yeah you got that right. I might have to if this sling doesn’t work.
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Nov 06, 2017, 09:27 PM
#4
Which machine do you use? I can't get everybody straight. The Deus is a lot lighter than the ATPro, Max or the Fisher you have listed. My arthritis also sucks and I don't mean stuff out of the ground. My backup machine is a Tesoro Cibola.
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Nov 06, 2017, 09:30 PM
#5
 ZO6 Guy
I swear by the pro-swing for my CTX with the 17in coil. I can go 4-6 hours no problem. I tried the cheaper sling and didn't like it. Hanging in the garage, $19 wasted lol
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Nov 06, 2017, 09:33 PM
#6
If I had a detector sling, I'd probably wind it around myself and fall down, probably in a hole or on a cow pie or some such thing.
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Nov 06, 2017, 09:38 PM
#7
 I'm a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it” ― Thomas Jefferson
 Originally Posted by redcobra8u
I swear by the pro-swing for my CTX with the 17in coil. I can go 4-6 hours no problem. I tried the cheaper sling and didn't like it. Hanging in the garage, $19 wasted lol
I bought the Limbsavor it had great reviews. We’ll see
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Nov 06, 2017, 10:17 PM
#8
Hope it works out. I can't tolerate the thought of any machine that weighs over 3 pounds.
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Nov 06, 2017, 10:33 PM
#9
 I'm a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it” ― Thomas Jefferson
 Originally Posted by smokeythecat
Hope it works out. I can't tolerate the thought of any machine that weighs over 3 pounds.
lol
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Nov 07, 2017, 07:30 AM
#10
 BILL
After fourty years of swinging and carpentry my arms are falling off after a half hour . I have learned to switch arms and it helps .been looking at slings but want the best one...let us know how you like it . It scares me to think i won't be able to hunt anymore. I'll just get me a little monster....if i have to..
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Nov 07, 2017, 08:05 AM
#11
 Originally Posted by 3cylbill
After fourty years of swinging and carpentry my arms are falling off after a half hour . I have learned to switch arms and it helps .been looking at slings but want the best one...let us know how you like it . It scares me to think i won't be able to hunt anymore. I'll just get me a little monster....if i have to..
Don't worry Bill, we will hook up a mobility scooter or something if the time comes. Personally I think thats a long ways off, but we will keep you hunting one way or another.
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Nov 07, 2017, 08:07 AM
#12
 I'm a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it” ― Thomas Jefferson
 Originally Posted by 3cylbill
After fourty years of swinging and carpentry my arms are falling off after a half hour . I have learned to switch arms and it helps .been looking at slings but want the best one...let us know how you like it . It scares me to think i won't be able to hunt anymore. I'll just get me a little monster....if i have to..
I sure will 3cylbil and yes that thought is scary. If this doesn’t work I’m gonna have to sell my machines and get a Deus. They are super light. I’ll let you know. My arms are hurting all the damn time now.
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Nov 07, 2017, 08:11 AM
#13
 Chronic Patriot/Metal Detecting,it`s My Lifestyle !
If i was younger i`d still be swinging a Analog machine ...years ago i went for a lighter machine ...now the Deus...hope they all get lighter soon !
Gary
I`v been detecting for 52 years owned my own detector shop G.A.P. Metal Detectors here in N.Y.
See my old adds in Western & Eastern Treasures and Lost Treasure Magazines through the 90s
I hunt the Sullivan Trail here in N.Y.
"Success is just Rented, Never Owned and the Rent is due Daily"
"Its the Golden Rule who ever has the Gold Rules"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqdSl2jFjlE
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Nov 07, 2017, 08:28 AM
#14
Machines aren't better than other machines, so to speak. Unless you need a specialty machine for a salt water beach or a nail pit, and then just dig and sift the nail pit. If you want to see something funny, watch me try to get up off the floor or ground. I need a 10 ton Morgan crane, like the use at reservoirs or dams to get me up. I must go light weight these days. I picked up a couple Minelabs when at a competition dig in VA last year and almost fainted at the weight. Some machines are heavy enough to drive fence posts into the ground however if you forget your sledge hammers.
Sad but true, I swing the machine with my left hand and use the long handled digging tool almost as a cane anymore. Mainly to steady out the walk on rough ground.
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Nov 07, 2017, 08:36 AM
#15
 Chronic Patriot/Metal Detecting,it`s My Lifestyle !
I had Doc`s Swingy Thingy ,but it tied me to my machine to much and just got in the way...did make the detector lighter .
Gary
I`v been detecting for 52 years owned my own detector shop G.A.P. Metal Detectors here in N.Y.
See my old adds in Western & Eastern Treasures and Lost Treasure Magazines through the 90s
I hunt the Sullivan Trail here in N.Y.
"Success is just Rented, Never Owned and the Rent is due Daily"
"Its the Golden Rule who ever has the Gold Rules"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqdSl2jFjlE
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