CLose up View of the Diamond Back Scoop Fiberglass Handle

guzz1 · May 30, 2008

Thought I Would share this for those interested in Getting a new water scoop..GUZZ1

Sandman · May 30, 2008

Yea know this scoop has a lot going for it. I like the addition of a top for keeping the goodies in the basket in the surf.

TreasurdiggrNY · May 30, 2008

Looks good Guzz1, you know you have to housebreak it though right? Put it to sleep with some gold in it overnight for good luck :icon_jokercolor:

Glenn

954hunter · May 30, 2008

I'm interested in hearing how you feel about the fiberglass handle.

gold-digger · May 31, 2008

Re: Close up View of the Diamond Back Scoop Fiberglass Handle

Less of a lightning rod with the fiberglass handle I suppose. :icon_sunny:

Is there less weight to it, vs the steel handle? The original scoops were pretty heavy to lug around.

954hunter · May 31, 2008

................but do you feel confident in digging with it? It looks nice and aggressive, my only concern would be the handle ......let me know how you feel about it once you've had it in the water. :thumbsup:

Chi Town Bruce · May 31, 2008

Hey 954 hunter
This may answer your question on the Diamond Head, if you haven't read all the posts on it yet.

Hey Montauk3, the handle has no issues, it's tougher then oak and i have all the confinance it will hold up.

Take a look in your big box stores and check out how many shovels and commercial hand tool makers
have gone the fiberglass route. Even garden & lawn have switched over, yes, the age of wood has come to
an end.
As for retrieving targets there again, no problems or i wouldn't have purchased a second one.

Twisting........ has NEVER! happen, not even when I stepped wrong, it dung in!

guzz1 · May 31, 2008

Hey paul weight not bad at all ,, lighter that the sunspot .. so far happy with it . read my post ordered new scoop. tells it all pros and cons Guzz1

rdi · May 31, 2008

A lot of fire departments are switching to fiberglass handles on there axes and tools....fiberglass handles are three times stronger with no maintenance to speak of.......Believe me when I tell you fireman abuse axes to the max....rdi

guzz1 · May 31, 2008

Hey All The new scoop works really well with very little effort. Your pinpointing has to be pretty much right on though because the diamond head has a narrow mouth . With a little more practice it should be fine .. I missed a few targets TODAY because of crappy pinpointing ,,,My fault ,, not the scoop.... The scoop did not twist on me one time ,,, straight down into sand like butter.. I give the scoop a 10 for penetration . weight another 10 . design 10 . Overall great scoop I would recommend it for sure ,,, however bone up on the pinpointing and practice with it .... Guzz1

rdi · May 31, 2008

Guzz....going tomorrow afternoon for an overnighter, will probably hunt north of you....taking my old stand by the diamond and the Sunspot scoop.... this trip I hope to make up my mind to keep the sunspot or sell it....the Boss can't understand why we need 6 scoops.....rdi

guzz1 · May 31, 2008

Have a good hunt ,,,,, you guys be safe Guzz1

Chi Town Bruce · May 31, 2008

guzz,

Your thoughts and opinion's on the Diamond Head, carry a ton of weight my friend.
I don't know anyone who has tried and tested more equipment then you have, if I did my wife would
send me packing!

You even tried two of the biggest bite scoops on the market today, I should know! wanted to buy your
last one for a gift to my hunting partner. His fell apart and he is fond of that style.

Thanks guzz :thumbsup:

954hunter · May 31, 2008

guzz1 said:
Hey All The new scoop works really well with very little effort. Your pinpointing has to be pretty much right on though because the diamond head has a narrow mouth . With a little more practice it should be fine .. I missed a few targets TODAY because of crappy pinpointing ,,,My fault ,, not the scoop.... The scoop did not twist on me one time ,,, straight down into sand like butter.. I give the scoop a 10 for penetration . weight another 10 . design 10 . Overall great scoop I would recommend it for sure ,,, however bone up on the pinpointing and practice with it .... Guzz1

Good to hear. :thumbsup:

guzz1 · Jun 1, 2008

Thanks a bunch bruce ..The sunspot is a great scoop but the twisting and weight issues drove me nuts ..you'll be very pleased with the Diamond head ....fiberglass handle is the best ,,it cut the weight down... and no twisting ,,,, WOW!!! HH guzz1

guzz1 · Jun 1, 2008

Hey 954 The handle is no problem Travis reassured me of that . I had same ?? Like RDI said. fire dept's are using fiberglass on the ax handle all over the country,,, thats goo enough for me ... hey good luck in your quest for a new scoop . HH Guzz1

Beachnick · Jun 3, 2008

Greetings all,I am new to this forum so a Big Greeting from me to all of you.I have been TH'NG for 25 yrs or so,anyway where can I order this beach scoop,looks like a good one.thanks.

rmptr · Jun 3, 2008

If a fireman is able to advise a fiberglass handle, that's GOT to be a quality guarantee!

Those fellows just don't have the time to work with 2nd best.

Thank you for your service to others.
rmptr

guzz1 · Jun 3, 2008

HeY Beachnick
I have the diamond head Scoop and theres things I like about it, and theres things I don't like about it .. I lost 4 targets today in the deep water . because you have to dead On the target .. If you miss like I did today. the target seems to travel further into the hole and moves around THATS ONLY A theory.. I'm still testing it . I'll keep you posted . Welcome .. by the way,, and nice to have you here ... guzz1

Mike Silver -gold · Jun 11, 2008

I have 2 sun spots,I realy like them. I had no intention of changeing. Then I saw the a picture of the Nutall diamond head. I ordered 1 yesterday. Travis seems like a real nice guy. He is sending me a 48" handle,instead of a 40". I hunt in fresh water,some times up to my chin,bobbing on my toes. The extra 8" makes a difference. Sunspot is a great scoop,except for the oak handles. I broke both of mine in a few times out. Now I use aluminum ,works good. I will have to get used to the closed top. In calm water I don't need or like that. I figure 1 good ring found will pay for the new scoop. Happy hunting. :thumbsup:

Mike.