Dtcjem
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I ordered the 720i with 20 degree based on advise from this forum. It should arrive next week......so excited
I do not produce this model Stavr scoop (5Granik-2) for more than 5 years...I agree that the Starv scoops are really great scoops, but they do wear as seen in the photo of my Starv scoop. The point is totally worn away from use at clay beaches.
I ordered the 720i with 20 degree based on advise from this forum. It should arrive next week......so excited
I just ordered a Dune Stingray 6'X4". Most of the water I plan to go in has sand and silty bottom so I wanted to try a smaller scoop, Figured I would go with a wood handle for now, and maybe add a "pool noodle" for flotation? Only problem I have right now is I would need a spud to get to the water.......
Wood grain should run parallel with handle facing outwards in direction of scoop.If you opt for a wood handle on your scoop make sure that it is installed correctly. I can not currently remember the correct way to do so. Some of the guys can pipe up and tell you the proper method.
I'm looking at ordering a 720i soon, but I have a question. It appears they have recently added 1/4" holes to the bottom and back as an option. Does anybody have this scoop? I'm wondering if the smaller holes would hold the sand in and prevent it from sifting out as easily. I guess it would keep earrings from getting through. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Yep I have the small holes on both my 920 and my 990. If you are in the water the sand gets out fast anyway. On land it is a bit harder. I don't see a real advantage of having the small holes. Some small things don't escape but they are not in that big of area so others do.
I'm using the Stealth 920 Hybrid. I asked the "Big Name" detectorist on the east coast if he recommended the carbon handle and he said no. In the water it isn't going to make that much difference. I like the 20 because I don't have to reach so far forward to angle my scoop before I dig into the sand. Imagine a 20 vs a 90 and tilting the handle forward to dig in, with the 90, obviously you'll have to reach further forward to get a good angle into the sand. I'm also using the hybrid with the smaller holes at the bottom of the scoop. It takes a lot of practice to use the hybrid part but I've literally have been able to pluck small, head of match sized targets with it. Biggest thing is don't go cheap on the scoop. Buy a good one.