Anderson shaft for excalibur

[jsolo]

Any excalibur users I am going to get a anderson shaft which one to get ? The dealer has a over and under or a long shaft

 

[OBN]

Questions for you, how old are you, your physcal condition, hunting in the deep or wet sand..stock coil? 10 or 8

 

[jsolo]

Im 50 years old pretty good shape its a 10 inch coil hunting alot of fresh water for I dont live near the ocean.Thanks for the reply.

 

[jsolo]

Dont you do videos?I have watched them really good stuff has helped alot of people including myself.

 

[OBN]

Thanks, that's me...I'm a excal lover...

On the shaft I think I've tried them all, long ( Florida long shaft..Balanced out, very easy to swing, good for big coils, excal stays out of the water up to about chest deep, making it a little easier to swing, less resistance) ..............med length (which is just about the same, but had problems with it hitting my back), and the under the elbow. For me I like the under the elbow, seems like I have better control of the coil, it almost feels like a extension of the arm once you have it strapped in. I just finished 2 carbon fiber shafts, one has a WOT coil on it (14 inch coil) and the other will be for the 10 and 8 inch coils. I added alittle more length to the larger coil shaft to help balance that weight out...so it sets back about 6 inch's more then under the elbow shaft. One thing I did do on both shaft was change out the lower shaft for a White's tallman lower shaft..gives me a choice (by adjustment) of a wider swing covering a wider area. It is about 10 inch's longer then the stock Minelab lower shaft.....

My opinion, if your going for the waist deep to the dry sand..10inch coil...And it sounds like your in good shape..go for the overunder, I've seen several of there shafts and they are very nice. Good Luck, let us know how this works out.
Be good to hear from some of the Florida users on the long shafts...

 

[jsolo]

Going with the over and under carbon fiber and sunspot stealth scoop.Thanks for the help.

 

[general]

I found the over under Anderson shaft didnt lighten the load of the excal 2 very much. I hunt dry and the Gulf. I'm ready to try the straight shaft. Maybe I can find someone that makes one instead of buying it from a dealer.

 

[OBN]

If you want to balance the load go with the Long shaft.

The short shaft gives you more coil control, it's like a extension of your arm, instead of a pivot/balance point.

You should try making your own, very easy and alot cheaper. That way you can play with the balance and what works best for your strength and reach. Got enough footage to do a video on 2 carbon fiber shafts I just finished, maybe able to finish the vid in a few weeks.

 

[jsolo]

Cant wait to see the video.Your videos are the reason I got the excal.I got the carbon fiber over and under
but I need a long and diver shaft and Im broke.I also got a sunspot 8 scoop.Im getting my materals now
to make a sifter.Im going to look at videos now for ideas on a sifter I have a plastic coke crate its a start.
I may use pvc or kids floating noodles.

 

[extractor]

I Like to see the video too , thanks

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

I made and use the Florida straight shaft and I love it. I have mine under the elbow set a little farther back and I like the extra reach it gives me......