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Looking for suggestions for a new Stealth scoop {EDIT} Updated
Had to give my borrowed scoop back, but am now pulling the trigger for my own. I'm getting a stealth, and was wondering what y'all thought... 6.5 or 8?
I hunt in freshwater here in Ohio lakes. Not having used a stealth, was hoping for either objective cons or an alternate suggestion if stealth isn't a good choice.
Thanks if advance.
EDIT
I have decided to put my findings in the original post. This provides features, pros and cons of what I found. Want to know my choice? Read my last post. If not, at least you don't have to read the entire thread to see what I used to compare and help me make my decision.
Here's what I have...
Regarding the Diamond Head Scoop:
Cons regarding DH Scoop
Regarding the Classic Stealth Scoop:
Cons regarding the Stealth scoop
Now some of my pros and cons are not what others would consider, but they are what I would consider. In the end, both companies seem to be great scoop makers, and their telephone and email customer service are top notch. I honestly don't think that you'd go wrong with either choice depending on your needs, but for me...
Had to give my borrowed scoop back, but am now pulling the trigger for my own. I'm getting a stealth, and was wondering what y'all thought... 6.5 or 8?
I hunt in freshwater here in Ohio lakes. Not having used a stealth, was hoping for either objective cons or an alternate suggestion if stealth isn't a good choice.
Thanks if advance.
EDIT
I have decided to put my findings in the original post. This provides features, pros and cons of what I found. Want to know my choice? Read my last post. If not, at least you don't have to read the entire thread to see what I used to compare and help me make my decision.
Here's what I have...
Regarding the Diamond Head Scoop:
- coated - Yes.
- handled - Included
- handle - 1/8" wall fiberglass handle (1.25" OD)
- handle - two inserts to "strengthen the handle" per vendor.
- handle - bouyant - yes
- basket - stainless steel, narrow and pointed
- holes - small to moderate quantity.
- Toe/Foot pad - No
- warranty - 5 years
- weight 5.5 lbs
- Total cost, with shipping, unknown. When they email me the amount, I'll edit and update this post.
Cons regarding DH Scoop
- holes con - Slow sift and drain.
- handle con - Inserts weaken handle. From the use of variosu lawn and garden equipment, posts or rods through the handle all too often actually weaken the handle.
- coating pro - Electropolished to prevent rust
- handle con - smaller OD means a tighter grip needed to handle it.
- basket con - deeper initial penetration to get good bite or under your target and basket into the gravel. This also means a further distance of the handle away from the digger to pull back. Think Steam shovel, and then pulling back on the handle.
Regarding the Classic Stealth Scoop:
- handle - 1.5" OD (Not included - Minimum extra $20)
- handle - coated and tapered and no holes. Maybe two reported broken and replaced by vendor in 10 years.
- handle - bouyant - yes
- basket - stainless steel, pointed, and not narrow.
- holes - large amount and various sizes.
- Toe/Foot pad - YES
- Warranty - 3 years
- Weight - 5 to 5.5 lbs.
- Total cost with shipping and handle, $207. This could be more depending on where you life, APO.FPO, etc.
Cons regarding the Stealth scoop
- Basket pro - Many more holes for sifting and draining
- Basket pro - Open desing. Can see inside from the top.
- Basket con - may be considered too big for some, and to tough to work in the surf
- Handle con - cost an extra $20. Not a problem, just annoying and brings the cost up higher.
- Basket pro - though pointed, the basket it wider. This prevents too much leveraging forward to get a bite under your target when in the water.
- Toe/Foot Pad Pro - This is a huge Pro, and is self explanatory.
Now some of my pros and cons are not what others would consider, but they are what I would consider. In the end, both companies seem to be great scoop makers, and their telephone and email customer service are top notch. I honestly don't think that you'd go wrong with either choice depending on your needs, but for me...
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