What's The Scoop?

[Richnlin]

We recently came back from Orlando and Cocoa Beach with my new Sand Sharknd $89 dollar scoop. The Sand Shark performed well but the scoop was a bit hard to use. We are going back in February with the Sand Shark but also with a Stealth 920i scoop. I have not ordered it yet as I see it comes with a 90 percent handle or a 20 percent tilt handle. I am going to go collapsible carbon fiber handle for suitcase travel. Has anyone used one of these as I do not mind spending the dollars but I want to make sure I don't waste my funds. I also plan to purchase a CTX 3030 or Excalibur in the future.

 

[MANDAD76]

920 stealth(20 degree) handle is my preference....scoop is great....cf handle is the stuff...personal preference....good luck with whatever ya decide to get!

 

[Booty Hunter]

920i rocks

 

[Champ Ferguson]

Cant speak to the carbon and wish I had the 20degree, but you wont find better than a Stealth.

 

[Ruslan]

Stealth scoop probably would be best ... if it had not existed Stavr scoop

 

[lasergod]

I recently purchased a scoop from Europe from ebay to replace a 6" circle scoop. Now the 6" was not bad. But when fighting the wave you have to get down pretty fast. I am sure you found that out. The Monster scoop looks pretty awesome. I like the idea of a replaceable wood handle. Can get them at Home Depot cheap and are pretty light.

. Did you hunt in vco or the standard mode? Did you have a preference? I have a Sand Shark also. Best find?

 

[Ruslan]

lasergod.
Sand Shark would be one of the best if not the ... Eric Foster and his best PI metal detectors

 

[Richnlin]

I use the vco mode and put all the controls in the 1 o'clock position. I may buy a ctx next year to avoid all the wires. The shark is a great machine though as there is little learning curve.

 

[Nyrangers91]

I have the same set up. Sandshark and the 920ix. I'm relatively new to the game. But the scoop is awesome.
Use it in mostly wet sand, some shelly areas..

 

[ColonelDan]

Suggest the 920i with the small 1/8" slits in the back. Helps catch the small ear ring studs and such. You can't beat Chuck and his Stealth scoops.

I have both the Excal and CTX for our Florida environment and recommend the CTX. You'll have a detector that does double duty...land and beach...and does both superbly!

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