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	Question on Sand scoops « on: June 16, 2011, 06:34:29 am »

Right now I do all of MD'ing on dry beach using a diy sand scoop made of PVC. In the future I would like to work the water's edge ( not in the water ) and I don't think my diy scoop will do the job without a lot on excersion on my part. Would a commercial scoop with a 14" handle give me more control, or should I get one longer or shorter?

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	Re: Question on Sand scoops « Reply #1 on: June 16, 2011, 12:15:08 pm »

Hey if you do a DIY scoop well, then yes it will work... the long handle ones are for the old guys with back problems that use PI MD's and want to dig everything...I bought a plastic feed scoop from a CoOp for 6 bucks and some earth magnets for 2 bucks at Princess auto. Took the scoop and drilled a series of pilot holes all around the bottom, then took a stepper drill bit and made holes that a dime could not fit through...Put the magnets on the bottom and ...TaDa.. DIY scoop!...works great!

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	Re: Question on Sand scoops « Reply #2 on: June 16, 2011, 04:47:59 pm »

Thanks for the info. But the problem is with my back and just turned 68 I don't want to take any more chances. just think a long handled one might be easier to use. Looked at one from KELLYCO about 41" and seemed it will do what I want.

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	Re: Question on Sand scoops « Reply #3 on: June 16, 2011, 08:16:09 pm »

I use a long handel stainless steel scoop i bought fro Kelleyco some times ago, it works great. Its a bit heavy but saves a lot of bending over.......DW

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	Re: Question on Sand scoops « Reply #4 on: June 17, 2011, 10:27:12 pm »

Congrats on making & using your own home made PVC scoop.

Yes I would say a longer handle would give you much more leverage & make it easier for you to cut into the sand & pull up scoops.

But here's what I really think,
Nothing really beats the Aluminum or Steel type of thin "flat rolled" sheet scoops for ease of use & longevity in both dry & wet sand. The PVC is fine and lighter in weight yes, but will not perform as good a job as those commercial types do, they just cut through the sand much easier and are stronger with the (cut & recovery) torque of inertial energy it takes to do the job efficiently IMO, which also helps to save your lower back over time.

You could also make a rolled sheet formed scoop, just takes alittle more time and work and expense, but I think it would be more than worth your efforts at the end of the day IMO.

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	Re: Question on Sand scoops « Reply #5 on: June 18, 2011, 05:45:44 am »

Not being a beach hunter, I can only go by what I've seen on you tube. Watching those videos, it appears the longer handle scoops work great. Those guys make it look so easy. Good luck on you choice.

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	Re: Question on Sand scoops « Reply #6 on: June 25, 2011, 05:18:16 am »

Thanks all. Will be 36" from kellyco

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