Owl Engineering
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For years I worked hard trying to make the Stealth X-treme scoop light and yet super strong which is a tough balancing act. One day while working on changes for the next generation scoop I realized that the wood handle was very heavy and while I might be able to shed a few ounces with adding a few more holes to the metal parts, I thought "why not a Carbon Fiber handle!" After all it is good enough for the US jets!
No one had offered such a product so I had to start from scratch and since we have a lifetime warranty, it had to be right. After a slow start, we are now selling them like crazy due to the fact that they really are a big break through. The rewards in our hobby drives hunters to want the very best equipment.
When you have something good, there are those who what to copy it BUT, as a knock off they need to be cheaper and cut costs to manufacture which typically results in an inferior product.
1 The Stealth Carbon Fiber handle has a one way "fish scale" texture which other knock-offs do not. This make it hard for the handle to slip in your hand when lifting.
2 We have an oversized custom machined cap which has a mark so you know where your scoop is pointing and is oversized so it is less hard to slip out of your hand.
3 The cap is white so you can let go while digging and easily see it when ready to move on (others have a cheap black plastic covering).
4 Some manufacturer brag about filling their tube with foam so to "make it float". This makes the handle HEAVIER. Our handle floats since it is hollow and sealed at both ends. Again a more costly approach.
5 Since carbon fiber is so hard, it cannot be gripped with the clamp as well as wood so we designed a stainless threaded insert at the bottom to hold the handle more securely (one of our original design features that have been copied).
6 We grind the lower end to perfection so it fits the scoop well.
7 There are other features built into our handle which frankly are internal secrets but they are there
More innovations are on the way from Sunspot -
What a great hobby!
Chuck
No one had offered such a product so I had to start from scratch and since we have a lifetime warranty, it had to be right. After a slow start, we are now selling them like crazy due to the fact that they really are a big break through. The rewards in our hobby drives hunters to want the very best equipment.
When you have something good, there are those who what to copy it BUT, as a knock off they need to be cheaper and cut costs to manufacture which typically results in an inferior product.
1 The Stealth Carbon Fiber handle has a one way "fish scale" texture which other knock-offs do not. This make it hard for the handle to slip in your hand when lifting.
2 We have an oversized custom machined cap which has a mark so you know where your scoop is pointing and is oversized so it is less hard to slip out of your hand.
3 The cap is white so you can let go while digging and easily see it when ready to move on (others have a cheap black plastic covering).
4 Some manufacturer brag about filling their tube with foam so to "make it float". This makes the handle HEAVIER. Our handle floats since it is hollow and sealed at both ends. Again a more costly approach.
5 Since carbon fiber is so hard, it cannot be gripped with the clamp as well as wood so we designed a stainless threaded insert at the bottom to hold the handle more securely (one of our original design features that have been copied).
6 We grind the lower end to perfection so it fits the scoop well.
7 There are other features built into our handle which frankly are internal secrets but they are there
More innovations are on the way from Sunspot -
What a great hobby!
Chuck
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,i contacted chuck and i have a new 1 on its way already thanks for all your help chuck i really appreciate your help and prompt attention to my dilema stealth scoops and handles rock!!!!!
