Excalibur straight shaft

[-Jones-]

I'm lookin to put a 2-piece straight shaft and knob guard on my excalibur 1000. Would appreciate any comments as to where to purchase via the web. 8)

Are they all made the same as far as quality?

Is a knob guard a good thing?

Attached is a pic of one I found online at proscoops.com
Is this one as good as any??

 

[Sandman]

Try http://www.rtgstore.com/lightningrod.htm

There is a difference in the distance the way the battery fits between the holed depending on when your Excal was made. At Reilly's they can tell you the difference, old or new.

I never had much use for the knob guard myself. In fact I don't hipmount mine either as I prefer to suppend it from my neck where nothing bothers the knobs anyway. It can be fast tuned this way.

HH,
Sandman

 

[surfrat96]

Here is a link to a guy that makes them in Florida, and sells them through ebay. This is the one that I used when I had my Excalibur and loved it. I never felt the need for the knob guards. Good Luck!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Balanced-Straig...ryZ94885QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

HH 8) surfrat

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

His is the one I bought and I love it, very well made. Well worth the money to me.

 

[-Jones-]

Sand, Surfrat, and Treasure Hunter thanks for your input.

Up until last week, I had used an 800 for many hours of detectin FL surf and sand. The factory set-up really wore me out!

I recently sold my 800 through consignment via Kellyco and I'm purchasing a 1000.

I agree about the knob guard. With many hours detectin surf & other use, travel, I never had the knobs impacted or had any fear of it happening.

When I receive my new 1000, I will purchase an alternate shaft.

Any other comments, feedback, and/or testimony would be appreciated.