Love my set up from Steve. He does spend time to know your needs and work with you. I had him make a custom lower end length rod that fits in my travel case yet didnt effect my overall length. I also have the counter balance but found that my elbow would hit the edge of the cylinder when swinging and Steve made me a small roughly 2" shaft extension to push the weighted cylinder back, now it's perfect for me. You do get use toe the extension after awhile. Great info in this video, much appreciated!
Same here! Uploading another Equinox 800 upgrade video tomorrow where I used Steve's red carbon fiber shaft kit a Jeff Herke arm cuff and some other cool upgrades, all in the red theme. Thanks for the view and comment! 🤠
Good move, I mean all of my good detectors have paid for themselves over time, some many times over in fact! Thanks for the view and comment! Best of luck out there! ⛏️🤠
I am about to order the Equinox 800 and found this video very informative, thank you I know what upgrades to purchase as well now. Also watched your original assembly video . Also helpful . 👌
Thank you for the view and awesome comment! I have another Equinox 800 upgrade video coming out with the Jeff Herke arm cuff and one of Steve's red carbon fiber shaft counter weighted systems. Excited to try this arm cuff system, supposedly the best after market upgrade for the arm cuff. He has been in business for many years great reputation. Hope you will consider subscribing to the channel as well. All the best, Mark 🤠
@@BrassMedic I will definitely be getting the carbon shaft upgrade and the arm cuff upgrade along with the coil mount upgrades you showed . Thanks Again
Could not agree more Steve is the best. That extra battery pack might be a little over kill. But I could see using it on a camping trip. Doesn't the stock battery run 12 hours?
Hello, Thank you for the view, comment and question! Yes, your right, a little less than 12 hours if in extreme cold if heat. But in good weather a full day's worth of swinging. 🤠
Hi Terry, Thanks for the view and comment. I completely agree. Only next time I'll order a shaft that can be disassembled into smaller sections for ease of transport in a backpack for example.
Good video and production quality, informative. Have the limited edition Red Detc-Ed carbon fiber shaft. Going to probably buy the detect Ed arm cuff. . And the coil savers. Still don’t fully have a full understanding of the Equinox 800. A XPDeus guy but want to be competent in both. Bryan Long aka Bedrock Bryan
I’m in the uk Scotland and was wandering if it is possible to get the parts for the coil to strengthen them up and also the battery pack to be sent over to myself as I have an equinox 800
I would think that you could get these from one of the big UK dealers but if not, maybe on ebay.uk. And if not, there are plenty of sellers on ebay USA that will ship to you. The coil cleat reinforcement parts are all 3D printed. If you still can't find these, send me an email at the email address that is in my description of all of my videos. I can see what I can find. Thank you for the view and comment/question! !
nice design but the counterweight hitting you in the side is a deal breaker for sure for us... maybe designing the weight UNDER the armcup would be better?
Yes, it's definitely awkward but it's just a optional accessory to give you perfect balance. Without the counterweight, it's still a fantastic upgrade! Thank you for the view and comment! 🤠⛏️
It's great in the nails and trashy areas because it can hear the coins hiding (separation of targets) in them better than the bigger coils. Thanks for the view and comment!
Hi John, thank you for the view and your kind comment! The purpose of the Cuff is supposed to help with 3 different shortcomings of the Minelab Equinox 800 design. 1. The base is too short and the machine is prone to flipping over. 2. The plastic used is rather flimsy and not as rugged as some wish. 3.The arm cuff strap is too small for most adult arms. These aftermarket designs are trying to address these known issues. Thanks again, hope you will subscribe! 🤠 Mark
I’ve never understood the benefit of even the original armcuff? So, you have to run your arm through this loop/cuff, every time you pick up or set down detector? I don’t use it at all. Less hassle.
@@quadradomus I hear you on that... So your referring to just the arm strap? Yes, it's annoying, especially with a jacket on. I have many different detectors, from different manufacturers and whenever I can get away with it, I prefer not to use the arm cuff either. But if your detecting for as long as 6-8 hours each time you go out, (as I often do) the machine has to be perfectly balanced to get away from not using an arm cuff strap. Some machines are so unbalanced its just not possible as doing so just causes even more fatigue if you know what I mean.
I think the counter weight is a good idea but flawed. Should get rid of the lead weights and replace with two lithium batteries and run wire up to the handle to plug charge cord to !
Great idea!! That's thinking outside the box and maximizing the potential of the design. Thanks for the view and comment! Hopefully someone out there will see this and create a solution that will screw right onto the carbon fiber rod. 🤠
@@BrassMedic Yup. Nothing to that. Seemed like a no brainer when I watched the video. I just bought a nox 800 so I found you on here looking for carbon shaft !!! Thanx for the vid
No, in fact it was a very rare occurance and was always related to torsional forces from swinging hard underwater or over tightening the screw below the pod (this was commonly done when changing over to aftermarket shaft systems). This was a huge priority at Minelab when they designed the new Equinox 900/700, X-Terra Pro and the Manticore. Thank you for your view and great question!
True but heavier in the right places! The counter weight system is easy to remove if you prefer the weight of the coil. Looks better and stronger so it's a good upgrade tradeoff. 🙂
Steve made me a custom shaft he bought me and made me a carbon fiber shaft and I love it with a counter weight on my back and that’s the best ride out there on the market I like it a heck of a lot better than I than I do detector it’s the only thing detector edge says that I like is the cup the cup the arm cuff he makes a good arm cut off I’ve looked at all that money Amazon and everywhere and they’re not near as good as the only thing I can say for detector edge I’m gonna buy one of his cups arm cuffs are pretty expensive they’re like $70 but he’s got the best cup out there that I’ve ever seen a coffee if you want to see it and Steve makes the best carbon fiber shaft Durango down I’m a personal friend of his so if you want a carbon fiber shaft that’s not the best shaft on the market and Steve does have FantaSteve asked for he has excellent customer service no doubt I’m like I said I’m a personal friend of his he made me a nice blue when he got all different colored you know fiberglass your ass with that with that counter weight on my back you can swing it all day long in your arm and wrist won’t get tired he stands behind everything he will give you every penny back if you’re not happy but I don’t think you’ll be sending it back because he’s I’ve had several of them from different people in his are absolutely the best night because he’s my friend but that is the absolutely truth he make some custom out of his house so definitely Steve’s detector rods and for the arm cuffs I think detector it’s got a real nice warm cup
Thank you for the view and comment. Yes, the point has been made by many that none of these upgrades would have been necessary if the original design was as at least as good as these upgrades.
There is definitely something to be said about there being a market for these parts. Hopefully their next machine the Manticore will need no upgrades! 🤠
Good thing I didn't go buy the nice bed liner, front and rear custom bumbers with a winch, for my truck. I see what you mean. Maybe not a video to be watched by everyone. Video would be better if renamed to "The Totally Uneccessary Upgrades for the Minelab Equinox 800". 🤔
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8:42 yes you can replace the battery within the handle but it requires you to take the handle of the shaft to gain access the the battery door.
Thank you for the view, tip and comment!
I bought a carbon fiber shaft from Steve for my 800 and I really like it. He is a great guy to talk with.
Thank you for the view and comment! Hope you will subscribe. Yes, Steve is a class act in this industry and his products are as good as it gets. 🤠
Love my set up from Steve. He does spend time to know your needs and work with you. I had him make a custom lower end length rod that fits in my travel case yet didnt effect my overall length. I also have the counter balance but found that my elbow would hit the edge of the cylinder when swinging and Steve made me a small roughly 2" shaft extension to push the weighted cylinder back, now it's perfect for me. You do get use toe the extension after awhile. Great info in this video, much appreciated!
Awesome, yes we're all very fortunate to have someone like Steve in this hobby! Thank you for the view and comment!
Steve’s the best! Very happy with all he’s provided me with.
Same here! Uploading another Equinox 800 upgrade video tomorrow where I used Steve's red carbon fiber shaft kit a Jeff Herke arm cuff and some other cool upgrades, all in the red theme. Thanks for the view and comment! 🤠
Very informative and well put together. Fishing started to drive me up the wall so I sold the boat and am now contemplating some casual prospecting.
Good move, I mean all of my good detectors have paid for themselves over time, some many times over in fact! Thanks for the view and comment! Best of luck out there! ⛏️🤠
I am about to order the Equinox 800 and found this video very informative, thank you I know what upgrades to purchase as well now. Also watched your original assembly video . Also helpful . 👌
Thank you for the view and awesome comment! I have another Equinox 800 upgrade video coming out with the Jeff Herke arm cuff and one of Steve's red carbon fiber shaft counter weighted systems. Excited to try this arm cuff system, supposedly the best after market upgrade for the arm cuff. He has been in business for many years great reputation. Hope you will consider subscribing to the channel as well. All the best, Mark 🤠
@@BrassMedic I will definitely be getting the carbon shaft upgrade and the arm cuff upgrade along with the coil mount upgrades you showed . Thanks Again
I’ve done all those improvements except the counterbalance piece….great info
I wasn't sure I would like the counterbalance at first but now it feels weird without it! 😁 Thank you for the view and comment! 🤠
Oh boy, I can see that my MC is going to get maxed out in the near future !
Hah, the upgrades are really nice and we're actually fun to do, maybe not as pricey as you might think! 😁 Thanks for the view and comment!
Great video, I have most of these upgrades and love them. New to the channel, love what we are. Have a great day!
Thank you for checking out the channel and for your comment! You have the best youtube user-name!! 🤠
Great video! Great info! Thanks!
Could not agree more Steve is the best. That extra battery pack might be a little over kill. But I could see using it on a camping trip. Doesn't the stock battery run 12 hours?
Hello, Thank you for the view, comment and question! Yes, your right, a little less than 12 hours if in extreme cold if heat. But in good weather a full day's worth of swinging. 🤠
I need to do some upgrades on mine. Thanks for the info
Nice Upgrades
Thank you for the view and comment. There are so many great options for upgrades on this machine. Will have to check out some others!
The balance I could do without, everything else is definitely a must for me
Hi Terry, Thanks for the view and comment. I completely agree. Only next time I'll order a shaft that can be disassembled into smaller sections for ease of transport in a backpack for example.
Good video and production quality, informative. Have the limited edition Red Detc-Ed carbon fiber shaft. Going to probably buy the detect Ed arm cuff. . And the coil savers. Still don’t fully have a full understanding of the Equinox 800. A XPDeus guy but want to be competent in both. Bryan Long aka Bedrock Bryan
Thank you Bryan, I'll have to show you the ropes on the Nox, has its strengths but you have would have to put down that Deus and that's hard to do! 😜
I’m in the uk Scotland and was wandering if it is possible to get the parts for the coil to strengthen them up and also the battery pack to be sent over to myself as I have an equinox 800
I would think that you could get these from one of the big UK dealers but if not, maybe on ebay.uk. And if not, there are plenty of sellers on ebay USA that will ship to you. The coil cleat reinforcement parts are all 3D printed. If you still can't find these, send me an email at the email address that is in my description of all of my videos. I can see what I can find. Thank you for the view and comment/question! !
nice design but the counterweight hitting you in the side is a deal breaker for sure for us... maybe designing the weight UNDER the armcup would be better?
Yes, it's definitely awkward but it's just a optional accessory to give you perfect balance. Without the counterweight, it's still a fantastic upgrade! Thank you for the view and comment! 🤠⛏️
Thanks for the equinox up grade info but i cannot find snowdak's information
Check: www.ebay.com/str/snowdak Thank you for the view and comment / question!
Use the zip ties on the coil ear stiffeners because if the ears break you wont notice it and you can still use the detector
Yeah definitely that was an issue with this machine and I highly recommend those as well! Thank you for watching the video and for your comment
You are swinging the 6 inch coil. Never used that yet. ?
It's great in the nails and trashy areas because it can hear the coins hiding (separation of targets) in them better than the bigger coils. Thanks for the view and comment!
Nicely done video, thank you. The carbon shaft looks like a great upgrade. What is the benefit of the new arm cuff, lighter, stronger, etc?
Hi John, thank you for the view and your kind comment! The purpose of the Cuff is supposed to help with 3 different shortcomings of the Minelab Equinox 800 design. 1. The base is too short and the machine is prone to flipping over. 2. The plastic used is rather flimsy and not as rugged as some wish. 3.The arm cuff strap is too small for most adult arms. These aftermarket designs are trying to address these known issues. Thanks again, hope you will subscribe! 🤠 Mark
I’ve never understood the benefit of even the original armcuff? So, you have to run your arm through this loop/cuff, every time you pick up or set down detector? I don’t use it at all. Less hassle.
@@quadradomus I hear you on that... So your referring to just the arm strap? Yes, it's annoying, especially with a jacket on. I have many different detectors, from different manufacturers and whenever I can get away with it, I prefer not to use the arm cuff either. But if your detecting for as long as 6-8 hours each time you go out, (as I often do) the machine has to be perfectly balanced to get away from not using an arm cuff strap. Some machines are so unbalanced its just not possible as doing so just causes even more fatigue if you know what I mean.
@@BrassMedic , thanks for clarifying.
Es una buena máquina 👍
I think the counter weight is a good idea but flawed. Should get rid of the lead weights and replace with two lithium batteries and run wire up to the handle to plug charge cord to !
Great idea!! That's thinking outside the box and maximizing the potential of the design. Thanks for the view and comment! Hopefully someone out there will see this and create a solution that will screw right onto the carbon fiber rod. 🤠
@@BrassMedic
Yup. Nothing to that. Seemed like a no brainer when I watched the video. I just bought a nox 800 so I found you on here looking for carbon shaft !!! Thanx for the vid
do the 800s leak as much as everybody says
No, in fact it was a very rare occurance and was always related to torsional forces from swinging hard underwater or over tightening the screw below the pod (this was commonly done when changing over to aftermarket shaft systems). This was a huge priority at Minelab when they designed the new Equinox 900/700, X-Terra Pro and the Manticore. Thank you for your view and great question!
Parts for my 68 CJ 5 and 89 wrangler are not as easy as they where to find
I had a Jeep XJ and had no troubles finding quality parts, we even have a Jeep wrecking yard nearby. Thanks for the view and comment!
Boleh itu buat ke indo...
Yes, all parts are the same but shipping is the issue.
I miss Archer bros 😢
Not sure who they are? Thank you for the view and comment!
How to lighten your Nox just to make it heavier lol 😆
True but heavier in the right places! The counter weight system is easy to remove if you prefer the weight of the coil. Looks better and stronger so it's a good upgrade tradeoff. 🙂
Gucci metal detection
Steve made me a custom shaft he bought me and made me a carbon fiber shaft and I love it with a counter weight on my back and that’s the best ride out there on the market I like it a heck of a lot better than I than I do detector it’s the only thing detector edge says that I like is the cup the cup the arm cuff he makes a good arm cut off I’ve looked at all that money Amazon and everywhere and they’re not near as good as the only thing I can say for detector edge I’m gonna buy one of his cups arm cuffs are pretty expensive they’re like $70 but he’s got the best cup out there that I’ve ever seen a coffee if you want to see it and Steve makes the best carbon fiber shaft Durango down I’m a personal friend of his so if you want a carbon fiber shaft that’s not the best shaft on the market and Steve does have FantaSteve asked for he has excellent customer service no doubt I’m like I said I’m a personal friend of his he made me a nice blue when he got all different colored you know fiberglass your ass with that with that counter weight on my back you can swing it all day long in your arm and wrist won’t get tired he stands behind everything he will give you every penny back if you’re not happy but I don’t think you’ll be sending it back because he’s I’ve had several of them from different people in his are absolutely the best night because he’s my friend but that is the absolutely truth he make some custom out of his house so definitely Steve’s detector rods and for the arm cuffs I think detector it’s got a real nice warm cup
To bad Minelab starts you out with LESS than quality.. But that is why it's less money.
Thank you for the view and comment. Yes, the point has been made by many that none of these upgrades would have been necessary if the original design was as at least as good as these upgrades.
The reason there's lods of accessories for this machine is simple ,the build quality is crap,period!
There is definitely something to be said about there being a market for these parts. Hopefully their next machine the Manticore will need no upgrades! 🤠
all totally uneccesary
Good thing I didn't go buy the nice bed liner, front and rear custom bumbers with a winch, for my truck. I see what you mean. Maybe not a video to be watched by everyone. Video would be better if renamed to "The Totally Uneccessary Upgrades for the Minelab Equinox 800". 🤔