Excal II lower shaft replacement

[PullTabPete]

Hello

I went out first time in water for the season yesterday and my lower shaft broke on the Excal II where it connects to the coil. I was wondering what the thoughts are on just replacing the lower shaft piece or I should go with the Anderson Rod 36'' replacement kit.

Any opinions are welcome.

Thanks,

Pete

 

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[Treasure_Hunter]

Y0u can get the Anderson lower excal shaft for $39 or the Minelab replacement lower shaft for $42, both sold at Kellyco...

 

[PullTabPete]

Y0u can get the Anderson lower excal shaft for $39 or the Minelab replacement lower shaft for $42, both sold at Kellyco...

Thanks TH,

I didn't know if there was any benefit to getting the whole 36'' Anderson rod replacement kit that was $119 at Kellyco. I thought I read before that was easier to swing, if not I should just get the $39-42 lower rod replacement.

Pete

 

[cudamark]

If you have the stock shaft now, get a complete straight shaft as a replacement. Anderson and Plugger make a good one.

 

[PullTabPete]

If you have the stock shaft now, get a complete straight shaft as a replacement. Anderson and Plugger make a good one.

Thanks Mark for the reply, unfortunately I saw this about an hour after I ordered the lower rod replacement. I almost went with the Anderson straight shaft.

Pete

 

[bottlebum]

Thanks Mark for the reply, unfortunately I saw this about an hour after I ordered the lower rod replacement. I almost went with the Anderson straight shaft.

Pete

Maybe you can exchange it? I use the Anderson CF shaft w-stock lower rod, It positions the pods back behind the elbow. Definitely easier to swing, but it makes for a long machine. Also, the foam on the Anderson handle is a little spongier than I like. I think that the Plugger shaft might have a better handle and grip? I need to see if I can find a better grip that will fit mine. JMO

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Maybe you can exchange it? I use the Anderson CF shaft w-stock lower rod, It positions the pods back behind the elbow. Definitely easier to swing, but it makes for a long machine. Also, the foam on the Anderson handle is a little spongier than I like. I think that the Plugger shaft might have a better handle and grip? I need to see if I can find a better grip that will fit mine. JMO

The "long machine" gives you a wider sweep enabling you to cover more beach with each step... I personally find the handle quite comfortable...Just my opinion...

 

[bottlebum]

The "long machine" gives you a wider sweep enabling you to cover more beach with each step... I personally find the handle quite comfortable...Just my opinion...

I don't mind the length, while hunting. It's when putting it in a vehicle that I notice it. As far as the grip goes, I do not like the give that I feel in it as I'm swinging the detector. As you said ... it's just my opinion.