Is Anyone Else Using.........

[PABill]

a hipmount kit for their detector? The detectors of today are much lighter and the S style handles have made them ergonomically better but, I still find that after I am detecting for several hours straight my shoulder becomes a little fatigued. They still make the hipmounts for the newer detectors, (White's does anyway) so I was wondering how many people are using them if any?? If so how do you like them? Is it worth considering the purchase to try it?
Any input would be appreciated.

Bill

[EBCIII]

I do not use one. I will be honest for me it is wrist issues. My wrist hurts after using for a while.

I have read though on other sites that the hipmount is a nice feature. Good luck with the shoulder, Beale.

[IronClad]

I made a Hipmount/Belt Clip attachment for my White's 6000 Di S3 unit. These old White's detectors weigh a TON.... The newer S Type units are much lighter but I still get arm fatigue even using my Tejon. I think the more your out the better your arm strength will get, and detecting will become easier.

Below are a couple of pics of my unit with bracket attached. Slides down over my belt and works perfect. I made an extra bracket for ( big bill in sc ) for his 6000 Di, and sent him one. He should have gotten it today. Maybe these pics will give you an idea of what to do for your detector. If ya need any help, just hollar....

P.S. PLEASE excuse my FAT belly. I drink Beer and eat wayyyy too much Cheesecake.....

[PABill]

That is an excellent design!!!! You should market that!! I used to own a 6000 di/pro so I know exactly what you mean about the older units but even the new ones are hard on the arm after hours of hunting. I had the hipmount kit for the 6000 that Whites sold but yours is much better. I was hoping someone on here was using one of the kits on the newer machines. Thanks for showing your design. You may get some orders after everyone on here see that!

[MinelabMan]

I've never used a hipmount, I considered it when I bought my Excalibur, but after reading up, I had concerns about cable failure and heard that the straight shaft was the way to go. It works fine for me.

But I know that straight shafts aren't an option for all detectors so another option would be something called, I think a "Swingy Thingy." It attaches to your detector and body somehow and is supposed to work well. Maybe some of the sponsors sell them and I'm sure they'll chime in if they do.

I know that some detectors are just plain heavy and/or not well balanced and you may need an aftermarket fix for those, but one thing to be aware of during swinging is your posture. I used to get a sore shoulder from detecting and started being more aware of my shoulder position, kept it back like my other one. I think that and some excercise helped me.

[bigbillinsc]

it was in the mail and now on the machine....


I love it... feels natural on my left side. and now all i need are suspenders.... the belt just aint enough...

MANY MANY THANX.

cant wait to get the EXT. cable from whites.


happy huntin yall