Scoop handle off set or straight. Your preference?

[Sandman]

Many of us have our scoop handles off set or straight up from the basket. Which do you prefer and why? Myself i like the straight upright handle as I can bring it to surface in little hops and sand is removed when it clears the surface.

 

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[RVRoamer74]

I have the 20 degree on both mine and really couldn't tell you why....just saw it said somewhere or the other and that is just what I got, or for the RTG I had ordered years ago is what they sent without my specifying. I think the 720i (w/20 degree) is the one that someone on here said to get, so I did, seems fine, and didn't realize there could actually be a methodology to this. Guess there
is though, and I will follow the thread to understand a bit more on this subject. Thanks !!

 

[WaterWalker]

I have and use both, for different detecting conditions.
In rocks, shallow water I like the straight up. More than likely it is the re-bar point I have on the scoop with more of a point to get into the rocks and I have better leverage to lift it straight up out of the water. But it offers less twisting side to side control than an angled handle.
In the normal underwater conditions of sand/shell/weeds an muck, the angle handled scoop is my main digger. It is easier to dig a deeper target and it dose not have the open top as the straight handled scoop does. The "bucket" is easier for me to capture the target. I can put the bucket on an "open end up", swish the sand out and have less chance of dropping the target back into the water. However, it takes more effort to bring the loaded bucket to the surface. I also have a "P" style handle which I have never mastered and a small dry sand scoop with a walking cane's handle on it, the grip is 90 degrees to the shaft. That makes for a handy walking aid on the dry sand. My travel scoop has a smaller bucket and its handle on an angle, the only way it came, and works well in packing in a suite case and the really sandy beaches I vacation at.
As with all metal detecting equipment no one piece is the truly "THE BEST" and universal item will be "the best" for all conditions.
Pick and choose for the conditions you will detect in and the items you are searching for.
Don't forget about hole size. some will let a half-dime slip right on through - it happened to me and my buddy with a scoop with smaller holes tool the half-dime home with him. While smaller hole may catch a stud earring, they will make it more difficult to get the unwanted
material out of the bucket.

 

[Fletch88]

I have a 90 degree 720i and an angled T-Rex. I like the straight 720i when digging deeper holes up on the wet sand. I don't know why but it is easier get up out of hole and to empty than the angled head T-Rex.

 

[stavr]

using a scoop-type semi cylinder (deleted for rule violation) is the perfect straight handle at an angle of 65-68 degrees (for with human growth 170-190 cm)

 

[jyt2017]

Stavr style. I added stuff to the scoop. By angle is same. It's ideal imo. I just wish I got the wider version. Hh gl--Joe

 

[cudamark]

I use the angled handle on all my scoops except for the hand scoops. I just like the scooping angle so I don't have to bend over much and I can stand behind the target more.

 

[RustyGold]

Angled handle 720i, it makes pulling a full bucket back easy for me.

 

[sandswimmer]

I have both the straight and angled, but like the straight on my stealth for just the reason you do....
I can pull/choke up on the handle while bringing the scoop straight up to the surface while clearing the sand at the same time. Even if its a full scoop of sand, it's easier to bounce it on the bottom a couple times first to lighten the load and its all done with one hand/arm...no handle assist needed!!
SS

 

[strick]

Straight for wet sand and angled for dry sand is kinda how I have come to use my two stealth scoops.

strick

 

[shinythings1]

I like the angled, I like that I can put the tip of my scoop almost 90 degrees down into the sand and not have to lean all the way over to pull it back and out. I still dont know how some of you handle your scoop with one hand.... I have a stealth and it too heavy... Considered getting a smaller aluminum..

 

[Fletch88]

I like the angled, I like that I can put the tip of my scoop almost 90 degrees down into the sand and not have to lean all the way over to pull it back and out. I still dont know how some of you handle your scoop with one hand.... I have a stealth and it too heavy... Considered getting a smaller aluminum..

The little 5" RTG Pro mini is my favorite scoop when hunting small freshwater swimming holes. It is so lightweight and maneuverable.

 

[drafter]

I have both and prefer the angle handle as it is easier to dig without bending over.