Sand scoop recommendations

[jeffrey.bean]

I have a SS Scoopal, but I keep have to hammer the edge back into shape, after each outing.
I’m detecting in the upper Chesapeake, most areas the bottom is clay and clam shells.
I was looking at the CKG pro SS scoop Product Dimensions - 9.98 x 11 x 5 inches
Any others I should look at?
Thanks

 

[OBN]

Who did you get them from?

Our buddy KOB bought 6? of them.. the reason so cheap was poor quality.

 

[Sand Swinger]

I have a SS Scoopal, but I keep have to hammer the edge back into shape, after each outing.
I’m detecting in the upper Chesapeake, most areas the bottom is clay and clam shells.
I was looking at the CKG pro SS scoop Product Dimensions - 9.98 x 11 x 5 inches
Any others I should look at?
Thanks

You might want to look at Chuck's Supermax scoops. Felix has one I saw in a pic he posted, and I really like the look & construction of this one.

Personally, I prefer scoops with curved metal buckets, rather than scoops using folded metal, with pointed snouts that stick out a bit far. My RTG is aluminum with SS tip, but it's also curved which IMHO, is a stronger way to go. There's a reason why many bridges and buildings use arches (curved) for support.

SuperMax Beach Scoops | eBay Stores

We have designed and manufactured metal detecting beach scoops for years, including the Stealth. Regards, Chuck

www.ebay.com

 

[cudamark]

You might want to look at Chuck's Supermax scoops. Felix has one I saw in a pic he posted, and I really like the look & construction of this one.

Personally, I prefer scoops with curved metal buckets, rather than scoops using folded metal, with pointed snouts that stick out a bit far. My RTG is aluminum with SS tip, but it's also curved which IMHO, is a stronger way to go. There's a reason why many bridges and buildings use arches (curved) for support.

SuperMax Beach Scoops | eBay Stores

We have designed and manufactured metal detecting beach scoops for years, including the Stealth. Regards, Chuck

www.ebay.com

Looks like the same Chuck who had SunSpot and made the Stealth scoops. If they're as good as the ones he used to make, they should be right up there in quality with the Xtreme scoops.

 

[oldmxrat]

I have a Scoopal that looks just like yours, only thicker (do they come in different thicknesses?).
I use it exclusively at rocky locations in Lake Tahoe and the rivers, and have yet to bend it at all. I have to stand on it, wagging the handle wildly to get into the rocky bottom sometimes. It's a heavy beast, but with that vee tip it's the only scoop that works in that stuff.
I use a titanium scoop for sandy areas.

 

[Sand Swinger]

Looks like the same Chuck who had SunSpot and made the Stealth scoops. If they're as good as the ones he used to make, they should be right up there in quality with the Xtreme scoops.

And very reasonably priced as well compared to the Xtreme's. He didn't get this from me, but looks like he also incorporated an idea I had for the front rods. Seems all other scoop makers weld the front support rods to the side walls of the bucket. If the weld breaks, the rod is no longer attached to the scoop. I always thought it would be better if the rod went through a hole in the bucket's side wall, then was bent and then welded. That way, the rod hooks into the metal side walls and is securely mounted. Even if the weld were to break, the rod is still hooked through the side wall.

Looking at the pics of Chuck's Supermax scoops, looks like he did just that, running the front support rods through holes in the buckets side walls then welding. I also seem to recall him saying that he bends the metal edge of the top of the bucket back, rather than forewords, so it won't interfere or cut your hands when sticking in the bucket to retrieve the target.

 

[jeffrey.bean]

I have a Scoopal that looks just like yours, only thicker (do they come in different thicknesses?).
I use it exclusively at rocky locations in Lake Tahoe and the rivers, and have yet to bend it at all. I have to stand on it, wagging the handle wildly to get into the rocky bottom sometimes. It's a heavy beast, but with that vee tip it's the only scoop that works in that stuff.
I use a titanium scoop for sandy areas.

I’m not sure if they come in different thickness, the Scoopal I have was getting deformed after every outing. I’d have to hammer it back into shape. Had a buddy tack on some SS plates to reinforce it.
I did get a CKG scoop, it has the radius instead of the angles, it’s holding up good, and already found gold!

 

[Sand Swinger]

I’m not sure if they come in different thickness, the Scoopal I have was getting deformed after every outing. I’d have to hammer it back into shape. Had a buddy tack on some SS plates to reinforce it.
I did get a CKG scoop, it has the radius instead of the angles, it’s holding up good, and already found gold!

Nice find JB! Glad to see the CKG is holding up for you. Just keep an eye on those support rod welds. I firmly believe that scoop buckets that are arched/curved are stronger than scoops with bucket metal that's bent into angles and have the long point that sticks out a bit too far. IMO, that long point that's sticking out is just begging to get bent, but the tips of curved/arched scoops are part of and are reinforced by the rest of the curved sides. My aluminum RTG w/SS tip is round, so has curved/arched sides and has held up perfectly for the last 15 years.

 

[Earlafindit]

My Titanium is showing some wear, nothing like a few of my friends but mine is less then a year old. The 720, Nada wear.
And your right, the weight is a little different but for the money it is debatable. Now if I had to carry a scoop on my shoulder on the wet & dry sand all day, it might be worth the extra.......... for the water where I hunt and weight is not a major factor.. SS is the way to go.

The Sito I got cheap (75) , used for the Grandson to use if he decides to go. Its built like a tank.. and heavy.

I don't carry my SS over my shoulder Joe , put a grab handle just above the scoop head , grab like a motorcycle grip , the CF handle lies inside of my right shoulder , drop it straight down to the target in the wet & dry sand .

 

[cudamark]

The scoop head has to be behind me when I hunt or the detector keeps hitting on it. So, either I drag the scoop or sling it over my shoulder.

 

[Luckyjinks59]

I've had this one for 20+ years, with no wear and never a broken handle. It's a sun spot

 

[Earlafindit]

And very reasonably priced as well compared to the Xtreme's. He didn't get this from me, but looks like he also incorporated an idea I had for the front rods. Seems all other scoop makers weld the front support rods to the side walls of the bucket. If the weld breaks, the rod is no longer attached to the scoop. I always thought it would be better if the rod went through a hole in the bucket's side wall, then was bent and then welded. That way, the rod hooks into the metal side walls and is securely mounted. Even if the weld were to break, the rod is still hooked through the side wall.

Looking at the pics of Chuck's Supermax scoops, looks like he did just that, running the front support rods through holes in the buckets side walls then welding. I also seem to recall him saying that he bends the metal edge of the top of the bucket back, rather than forewords, so it won't interfere or cut your hands when sticking in the bucket to retrieve the target.

The SS on Xtreme is 316 SS , Chuck still uses 304 , my choice is 316 SS better on corrosion !

 

[surfnturf]

I've had this one for 20+ years, with no wear and never a broken handle. It's a sun spot

💛 I would destroy that sun scoop in6 weeks……..
Not if I hunted strictly dry sand!🏴‍☠️

 

[Luckyjinks59]

💛 I would destroy that sun scoop in6 weeks……..
Not if I hunted strictly dry sand!🏴‍☠️

My scoop has spent most of its life in Ohio. A ton of rocks in the water where I hunted. Why would you say it would only last you six weeks?

 

[surfnturf]

 

[surfnturf]

At one point in my early career when the beaches were hot and the cobblestones were showing up, I didn’t use a sand scoop. off to Home Depot and buy a shovel. I went through two shovels at least in one winter! now that I’m older I’m a little wiser and my wrist and elbows and shoulders and knees, tend to scream give me a break!
It’s great that your sun spot has served you Well don’t get me wrong. I maybe was a little overzealous Digging quickly in the rocks.🏴‍☠️

 

[surfnturf]

Not to mention the white oak and Ash wood poles on my sand scoops the bigger the basket the better chances I snapped the handle. Also I think it was due to how many times I used it and the wood never got to dry out.

 

[Luckyjinks59]

I have never broken a handle. My feeling is that the handle placement on today's scoops is incorrect, and the handle size doesn't match the tube size on the scoop. I have witnessed handles snap on just about every brand.

 

[OBN]

Wore titanium scoop tip.

 

[Luckyjinks59]

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Looks like where I hunted in Ohio

 

[Luckyjinks59]

Wore titanium scoop tip.
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I don't believe I could spend that kind of money for one, seeing how I could get 3 stainless ones for the price. Hell, I got 2 over 20 years ago and still have both. One is new in the box still