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This counterweight-ready carbon fiber shaft system from Steve's Detector Rods replaces the stock shaft on your Minelab Equinox 600 or 800. The set includes the counterweight-ready upper shaft and one standard 26 in lower rod. A threaded insert in the butt end lets you add a counterweight for better balance, while the lightweight carbon construction reduces arm fatigue during long hunts.
Key Benefits
- Counterweight compatibility - Threaded butt-end insert accepts a counterweight, with a matching threaded end cap for when you run without one
- Lightweight design - 4.81 oz upper shaft and 3.06 oz lower rod
- Stock hole positions - Four cuff-adjustment holes and one control-box handle hole in the same positions as the stock Minelab shaft
- Heavy-duty cam lock - Adjustable, removable clamp provides secure length adjustment
- Custom length options - Standard 26 in lower rod or request custom sizing
- Four color choices - Black, red, blue, or green to match your style
- Professional construction - 3K twill carbon fiber with glossy finish
What's Included
- Counterweight-ready carbon fiber upper shaft with cam lock
- 26 in carbon fiber lower rod
- Threaded end cap
The counterweight itself is sold separately: see the Steve's Detector Rods counterweight.
Perfect for Extended Detecting Sessions
If you're spending hours in the field with your Minelab Equinox, you'll appreciate how much difference a lightweight shaft makes. The carbon fiber construction cuts weight compared to the stock shaft, while the counterweight option lets you dial in balance for your detecting style and coil size.
The cam lock uses injection-molded nylon construction that's both lightweight and durable. It clamps the lower rod at any length, so you are not limited to preset button-hole positions, and it holds firm when you're working in thick brush or rocky terrain.
Specifications
- Upper Shaft Length: 35 1/2 in
- Upper Shaft Weight: 4.81 oz (136 g)
- Lower Rod Length: 26 in
- Lower Rod Weight: 3.06 oz (87 g)
- Material: Carbon fiber (3K, twill pattern, glossy finish)
- Cam Lock: Injection-molded nylon
- Threaded End Cap: Delrin
- Threaded Butt-End Insert: Black anodized aluminum
- Colors: Black, Red, Blue, Green
- Compatibility: Minelab Equinox 600 and 800 metal detectors
- Warranty: 2 years against defects in materials or manufacturing (Steve's Detector Rods)
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Customer Questions & Expert Answers
Is the counterweight included with the counterweight-ready Equinox shaft?
Do I need to drill or modify anything to install this shaft on my Equinox 600 or 800?
What is the difference between the counterweight-ready shaft and the standard Steve's Equinox shaft?
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