Equinox balance

[Jacza]

Hello,

would like to know, how good the balance of the Equinox with the straight shaft is? Is it possible to go with it several hours or is the arm getting tired? And how skid resistant is the handle?

Jacza

 

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[flgliderpilot]

Handle is hard rubber, not slippery.

The equinox is very easy to swing, but much more comfortable if you adjust the cuff. It's too large so some of us have warmed it with a heat gun a made it a bit tighter which makes a HUGE improvement. An AT Pro cuff would probably fit if you wanted to just replace it with a smaller one.

I can swing it for 4 hours with no problems. It's more comfortable than my AT Pro was, and far easier to swing than my Fisher CZ-21 which kills my arm in an hour or two max.

 

[toasted]

Its no Deus but it is an improvement over most other similar priced models.

 

[GreenMeanie]

I can swing mine 6HRs no problems.
My CTX about 2HRs max.

 

[Jason in Enid]

Once I adjusted the coil properly, I can swing it for hours without any problem.

 

[flgliderpilot]

Run the shaft as short as comfortable. If you run the shaft too long you will feel it within 5 minutes...

 

[jeg208]

Yup! Tighten the cuff and swing just past your toes, and you are good to go

 

[parkgt]

Once I adjusted the coil properly, I can swing it for hours without any problem.

And what is the proper way to adjust the coil to improve balance?

 

[Jason in Enid]

And what is the proper way to adjust the coil to improve balance?

let your arm hang naturally at your side, hold the detector and adjust the length until the coil just a little in front of your feet.

 

[parkgt]

let your arm hang naturally at your side, hold the detector and adjust the length until the coil just a little in front of your feet.

OK, I already do adjust the shaft length. When you said "I adjusted the coils properly"; I thought maybe you had found some unknown secret in relation to the coil itself.

 

[fuceye]

OK, I already do adjust the shaft length. When you said "I adjusted the coils properly"; I thought maybe you had found some unknown secret in relation to the coil itself.

no secret here....just grab your nox by its shaft and start swinging...swing that nox by the shaft till you just can't swing it any more....when you have had enough and you are spent....rest drink lots of water and go again. do not share your nox with others.....if you do people could call you a swinger....

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[Jason in Enid]

OK, I already do adjust the shaft length. When you said "I adjusted the coils properly"; I thought maybe you had found some unknown secret in relation to the coil itself.

No secret, but most people try to extend the coil way too far out in front. then they wind up holding the entire weight with the arm instead of letting it hang and just sweeping back and forth. If stick you empty hand straight out in front of you, your strength will fail very quickly, with zero added weight.

 

[RustyGold]

Good tip Jason. Thanks!

 

[gamiller]

Haven't tested yet but adding an auxiliary battery pack behind the arm cuff does seem to counter balance .
Wasn't originally my idea. Also obviously stay away from water while using battery pack.