I personally would rather use T Handle or big shovel and not be on my hands and knees when moving a lot of earth.
This x 100. I have two of the Garrett hand diggers, but I've never used them. I tote around and use the NX-5 in parks, sports complexes, and everywhere else. I detect with a guy who only uses the hand digger and I dig (and retrieve) easily 4 times the targets that he does, because I'm not down on my knees or squatting to get the target out of the ground. And my plugs are way neater.
What is better in your opinion, the Raptor or the serrated edge one like a Lesche or Digmaster? I'm looking for a hand tool that is the best for digging plugs that are easier on nice lawns, yet something that dig fairly easy to the target.
I exclusively use my Lesche T handled 31” shovel right now. It’s awesome. But I get tired of carrying all day. My buddy found a detector pro belt latch for the Lesche so that’s probably not an issue anymore. But I still want a smaller shovel for certain situations.
Here's how I carry my 18" Sampson.
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i have carried it like this for years without any problem. It is less noticeable too.
Definitely going to make a move to holding my big shovel on my belt!
Search google for: Hip Clip - belt carry your shovel. Works like a champ and the guy who makes them is awesome.
Search google for: Hip Clip - belt carry your shovel. Works like a champ and the guy who makes them is awesome.
Great idea, Rattlehead! Sure beats the plastic shovel holster that I currently have (but never actually use anymore because the shovel bangs against my calves the whole time it's on there). I like that yours allows the user to fine tune extactly how high the shovel rides relative to the belt. I'm giving it a try...order placed!