Sand Scoop or Spade ?

[dirtdigglerdean]

Are scoops limited I was at the beach today and had a spade but i was doen to the hard pack where the beach had taken away loads of sand and it was clay stuff I could not see a scoop getting into that stuff.

Wondering if most of you use a scoop, saw another guy at beach and he had spade as well with a minelab 3030 was expecting him with a piece of kit like that to have a scoop.

[oldartefact]

I think that the answer is already in your post... if its down to the clay ... there is little point in using a scoop, and thats maybe why the other tertorist wasnt using one. Also just coz I wear a rolex doesnt mean that I also drive a RR.. if you know what I mean Arry!

[dirtdigglerdean]

yeah spose, just that i was looking on getting one them stainless sand scoops, but now thinking do i really need one, £100 quid on a scoop. I use a bulldog rabbiting spade proper heavy duty might just stick with that then.

[Davedarcy]

Actually i find the nicest thing about using a long handled scoop is that it is alot easier on my back! But yes your right, with that clay and hard pan mix most scoops would be ripped to pieces in no time, a spade cut down to a V point is much better for that stuff.Most scoops arn't actually built for anything other than using in sand.The Evolution scoop is a good example of a durable hardwearing scoop( there may be others aswell ) that will dig down into clay but even they have there limits and will eventually break.

[slowsweep]

once an item reaches the clay base below the sand it doesnt go any deeper

[Pav]

I got mine from the MDF auction site. Priceless bit of kit for digging in wet sand. I can go deep, and have had rings that I would never have recovered with a spade for sand falling in and water flooding the hole.

It has limitations in amongst the rocks, although I have used mine to lever out beer belly sized boulders.

I am sure it will get broken eventually, but currently holding up strong for the abuse I give it. I have however broken 2 handles.

Worth the £ in my opinion.

[FUBAR]

Good comment by slowsweep, he is right. At the age of 65 my back can hurt at times.

[slowsweep]

yup, it can be back breaking at times for sure but i have been using a ss scoop with the same Ash fork handle for 2yrs now and wouldnt use a spade on the beach again, i really dont know how i managed b4 i got 1 B-)

[oliver]

Scoop for me all the way never go back to a spade have had more rings since i use a scoop a must for water searching Here-is the one i use very light a very strong click the pic for a better look.

[LE.JAG]

Hi,

I also prefer the scoop
on deep targets
it allows to move less sand, than a shovel = less tiring......

[mrix]

For anyone who decides the scoop is the better option we have some of the highest quality scoops listed on the net and at some of the best prices listed on the MDF Auction right here - Stainless Steel Scoops
Cheers all
mrix

[FUBAR]

I have just purchased the Evolution Scoop. I took it to work to show my team of Engineers (Design) which include Welders and a Metallurgist. Last night they all had a good look at it and all were very impressed with it especially the design and quality of build. They reckon it was a good price I paid for it.

Yep you can get them cheaper but quality wise it would be hard to beat. And believe me in my 65 years on this planet I have learned cheap is not very good in the long run.

The lads have asked me to let them know how it performs and I will.

Many thanks to Steve/ Ruth for there efficiency in getting the scoop to me.

[Scratcher]

I've just fitted the handle to mine from muck the digger via the auction site can't wait to try it out cos I've given up on many an elusive target in the past trying to chase with a shovel.

[STIG]

Here's a Hard Polypropylene Plastic Shovel, i saw someone using this on the Beach with much ease, it was drilled from approx the centre of the shovel towards the rear with holes to allow the water and sand through, it also allows you to sweep your detector over it to locate a target as it's all plastic. This spade is industrial grade and is used in an environment of strictly no sparking so will wear very well.