MDing for us tall people.

[bigmike971]

I was over at a buddys house and he let me try out his bounty hunter around his yard. It was extended all the way out and i was still hunched over. I'm 6ft.4in tall and my back was killing me after an hour. I never really thought about this before and I haven't bought a MD yet. Had some other issues that came up money wise. What detectors would have extenders or strech out long enough for us tall people. I want to be comfortable when I start my new hobby and not be in pain.

[Tn Dirt Digger]

Hey Mike.....I'm 6'4" myself....I use an M6 and it seems to be pretty comfortable....I would recommend going to a couple different dealers and try a few out, after I decided which one I wanted I would consider contacting some of the sponsers on TQ....They have some good prices....I hope you find what ya need....

[bigbillinsc]

whites sells an extension rod for their machines.i have one on the prizm and one on the 6000di. has saved me much back problems. dont know about the other manufacturers... i am 6' 4" myself

[EBCIII]

The Minelab X-Terra I have is good for me. I actually have one more hole left to move up. I am 6'3" and have no problems with it. Now my Tesoro seems to be a bit shy in the length department. With that detector though it is so light does not effect me to much, Beale.

[anne]

All Minelab machines have good length to them,but it might be advisable to speak to the sponsers on TQ and if possible go along to a dealer so you can get the feel of it.

[grasshopper]

i know that white's sells a tall man's rod. that would probably be good for you.

[getndusty]

i have no problem,,, but there is a guy on ebay that makes rods for most detectors,,i'll look around for his email addy...

[drver]

Man I feel like the shorty here, 6'0”


If you find a detector with a straight shaft it'll usually be allot longer than a curved shaft. My Ace is just a little short for me, works OK but I don't like the coil that close to my feet, the Sov. Has a straight shaft with a couple of holes left over, the curved shaft has the same issue the Ace does.

[The TINMAN]

I be to short for this conversation but want to wish ya the best with whatever ya get Mike !!!

[echostar61]

I have just the opposite problem,I could use another hold drilled to shorten mine ,Just A Little

Terri