My favorite beach scoop

[Pauln]

Check out why this is my favorite Scoop for the beach

 

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[Terry Soloman]

Nice job - Now Shave!

 

[Boatlode]

Is that stainless or aluminum?

 

[kezhk]

This guy has some really informative reviews on metal detectors.
I just bought 2 scoops- the Jobe mesh one. You cant really step on it, its OK for dry sand. But the handle angle makes it difficult to dig.
And the aluminium one, like in the vid.

If I have learnt one thing digging in the surf, its that you dont want to compromise on a decent scoop.

 

[Fletch88]

Nice job - Now Shave!

Lol! I almost blew my coffee everywhere! Love the T-Rex 8"

 

[CASPER-2]

my fav too- I have the travel model

 

[penzfan]

T-Rex is Stainless and RTG is Aluminum

Is that stainless or aluminum?

 

[tomnkari]

I saw a video of a guy in Australia using a shovel like this while detecting; so I modified a food grade polypropylene shovel to use on the beaches. Love it. It's nonmetallic and very light weight.

 

[Sandman]

I have used many scoops and the best for me for wet sand or wading is the Sunspot Stealth. They come in different sizes and handle types, even fiber which is lighter. Genuine STEALTH "720"

 

[lookindown]

I have used many scoops and the best for me for wet sand or wading is the Sunspot Stealth. They come in different sizes and handle types, even fiber which is lighter. Genuine STEALTH "720"
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Ive got the 720 and love it...it cut my dig time in half compared to the other scoops Ive used.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Nice...






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[penzfan]

I saw a video of a guy in Australia using a shovel like this while detecting; so I modified a food grade polypropylene shovel to use on the beaches. Love it. It's nonmetallic and very light weight.

Saw the same video tom and wondered what kind of shovel that was. Where did u find yours? Thanks

 

[Boatlode]

T-Rex is Stainless and RTG is Aluminum

You sure? I have an RTG, and its stainless.

 

[penzfan]

You sure? I have an RTG, and its stainless. http://s1196.photobucket.com/user/b...pRTG721stainlesswaterbig_zps4986add4.jpg.html

Paul states it's alum in the video plus I own the same model scoop. They do sell a stainless tip for this particular model to keep the end from wearing down.

 

[Boatlode]

Paul states it's alum in the video plus I own the same model scoop. They do sell a stainless tip for this particular model to keep the end from wearing down.

My bad. RTG makes aluminum scoops too, I just checked their website. When I bought mine, I was only looking at the stainless ones, the aluminum ones are on a different link.

 

[tomnkari]

At a local distributer or tools and industrial supplies called Grainger. I paid $5 online for the pattern & instructions on how to modify it but I'll upload if you want.
REMCO Hygienic Shovel,YLW,14 x 17 In,42 In L - Plastic Shovels - 3UE32|69826 - Grainger Industrial Supply

 

[tomnkari]

Here ya go.

 

[tomnkari]

I made all the cuts with a hack saw. The corner cuts were made in 2 parts; from half way down the cutout section to the center of the front edge, then from the top of the cutout section to the center of the first cut. That'll leave more surface area to your shovel. Then use a file to to smooth out your cuts and put an edge on the blade.