travel scoop

[bomber]

for you guys with the bigger scoops(sunspot,brutes and such)do you break it down to travel on a plane or do you use a different scoop?going to mexico or bahammas soon and not sure if i should buy a "breakdown"type of scoop...advice?

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

I don't know about the others, but the Beach Brute II will break down into 2 pieces and can fit in a large suitcase.

 

[Sandman]

This is a tough one as there are only a couple scoops that break down. I've used them and can say to keep the threads well greased on the screw handles as they freeze up were it is now a one piece handle. Mostly when traveling you are stuck with just a hand scoop or call ahead to find a dectector shop where you can rent or buy when you get there. Otherwise it's just a hand scoop on the dry sand or shallow water.

 

[Chi Town Bruce]

Your welcome to use mine a 6 inch SS two piece that is well made but, not heavy!
Just returned from Vero, works well in or out of water, packs great in suit case

 

[bomber]

cool,thanks bruce.still have the hip mount?

 

[Antny]

Hi bomber,
A few thoughts...
You can put it in a narrow box and check it on the plane. I see golf clubs & fly rods shipped that way all the time.
A few years back I had to get mine down to Puerto Rico so I just boxed it up and mailed it ahead.

Good luck,
Anthony

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Problem is now most charge per piece, an extra piece of luggage for your scoop will cost at least $50 on most airlines . Only airline I know that is not charging extra is SouthWest.................

 

[bomber]

ok,how about this,since the shaft is about 5 foot,remove the shaft from the scoop and use the shaft for a "cane"would you be able to just carry that(as a cane or walking stick) part on a plane?...anybody?

 

[kaptainkosmic]

UPS to your destination and include a return label.

steve