DolanDave Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Now this could come in handy as a harness New Harness Link Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyy Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Well, it looks like it should have rockets on it. Maybe it propels you where you need to go 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weaver hillbille Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 37 minutes ago, Andyy said: Well, it looks like it should have rockets on it. Maybe it propels you where you need to go I think money would be better spent financing some gravity control propulsion researchers /physicists from Martin Marietta and Lockheed and get them to work on the coils. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolanDave Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 with the new 19" boat anchor, gonna need something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weaver hillbille Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Is it possible that putting the 7000 powerpack in a fanny pack or daypack( hooked via coily umbilical to the swingythingy ) would help? It would change the CG, I'm sure some adjustments would need to be made for that.. But it would take some weight off the swinger( arm) . The 10Ah battpack can't be all that light... I don't see it as an accessory... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weaver hillbille Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 10 hours ago, DolanDave said: with the new 19" boat anchor, gonna need something... I don't doubt the need for better designed harnesses to take the load off. I've swung my share of weedwhackers/brush blades,in the past, and suffered elbow and forearm lumbago because of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyy Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I recently got myself a GPZ. First time out I hooked it up to my hip stick. (prev. from my GPX) The GPZ snapped the belt loop piece it was so heavy. Well, actually, I'm exaggerating. While taking it on and off the belt, the belt loop broke. Probably not due to the GPZ but still a strange coincidence The sucker is freak'n heavy. What can I say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weaver hillbille Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I understand that the coils can't get any lighter, but the battery could be packed away in a daypack, couldn't it? I'm surprised no one has made this an aftermarket goodie... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeJ Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 (edited) Okay, I got it. Helium balloons..... As long as it's not a mylar balloon, it should work. Although, high winds and possible nugget patch visibility could lead to potential problems. ....and then. Wait for it..... How about a backpack blower? You could fashion a skid plate that acts as an 'upside down air hockey table' of sorts. There would be a tube that connects the skid plate to the blower and a throttle cable could be mounted to the detector handle. When you start to get fatigued, just bump the throttle and get some lift on the coil. This patent pending design would also help in removing lighter materials and leaves, making for less digging. Dust masks not included. Luke Edited November 23, 2016 by LukeJ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyy Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Cool Luke. I'll expect a prototype to test the next time we meet up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeJ Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 1 hour ago, Andyy said: Cool Luke. I'll expect a prototype to test the next time we meet up. In order to make accurate measurements and to test proof of concept.... I'll need to borrow your detector for a couple weeks. My schedule is fairly flexible, just let me know when you'd like to drop it off. Luke 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-2 Charlie Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Im thinking a Drone unit that hovers 5-6 inchs above ground and scans with a loud speaker and blinking lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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