BottleCapKing
Elite Member
So, I have been suffering a serious case of "metal detector" elbow. It all started with using the White's super 12" coil on an incline. Pulled something, and being dumb, I didn't give it a chance to heal, so I am really paying for it how. Physical therapy, the who works. Just hope I don't require surgery.
Any, I bought a Detector Pro harness. It was working pretty good, but, over long periods of time it puts too much stress on my neck (particularly the top of my traps) and causes headaches. I like the idea of the harness as it lets me hunt when I otherwise couldn't and shouldn't. However, I do not like the idea of headaches nor did I want to buy a new harness.
So, I had an idea. My hiking backpack. It is comfortable. Has nice padded straps, has connectors between the straps, and what is more, there are D-rings on the straps up by the shoulder. So - to the crafting/fabric store I went.
I bought some 1" nylon strapping, a buckle that would match the bungee adjuster I attach to the detector from the already-bought harness, on of them adjustment thingies, a clip (for clipping on to the D-ring), a needle, and some thread.
I am not going to win any awards for my sewing acumen, but, I am pretty sure those stitches are not coming out. I did some test swinging in the garage. I haven't taken it out hunting yet (snow...). But, it is comfortable. Attaches easily to the backpack straps and to the detector bungee. I can adjust the length of the strap with ease, and I am pretty sure I won't get headaches now. And - as a bonus - I can carry an extra coil around in the backpack.
I have to come up with a new idea for the summer. I don't like the idea of wearing a backpack in the summer sun. I will probably throw together some sort of harness based on my backpack design. It will be ugly I am sure, but, I am far enough along in age that function trumps form.
Will take some pictures when I get home tonight.
Any, I bought a Detector Pro harness. It was working pretty good, but, over long periods of time it puts too much stress on my neck (particularly the top of my traps) and causes headaches. I like the idea of the harness as it lets me hunt when I otherwise couldn't and shouldn't. However, I do not like the idea of headaches nor did I want to buy a new harness.
So, I had an idea. My hiking backpack. It is comfortable. Has nice padded straps, has connectors between the straps, and what is more, there are D-rings on the straps up by the shoulder. So - to the crafting/fabric store I went.
I bought some 1" nylon strapping, a buckle that would match the bungee adjuster I attach to the detector from the already-bought harness, on of them adjustment thingies, a clip (for clipping on to the D-ring), a needle, and some thread.
I am not going to win any awards for my sewing acumen, but, I am pretty sure those stitches are not coming out. I did some test swinging in the garage. I haven't taken it out hunting yet (snow...). But, it is comfortable. Attaches easily to the backpack straps and to the detector bungee. I can adjust the length of the strap with ease, and I am pretty sure I won't get headaches now. And - as a bonus - I can carry an extra coil around in the backpack.
I have to come up with a new idea for the summer. I don't like the idea of wearing a backpack in the summer sun. I will probably throw together some sort of harness based on my backpack design. It will be ugly I am sure, but, I am far enough along in age that function trumps form.
Will take some pictures when I get home tonight.
