Another scoop question

[Mike(MI)]

Hi All,
Just picked up a new SS travel scoop #009.([attachment 149508 superprostainless_detailpageC.jpg]) It looks like it is well built but my only concern is the push button connectors that link the shafts together. Does anyone have any first hand knowledge as to how well these hold up when digging in wet sand at the ocean. Living in MI, the travel scoop is the only option we have when we fly to the Florida beaches every winter. My previous galvanized travel scoop(now a rust bucket) had a bolt and nut arrangement that it went together with and it seemed pretty sturdy. Thanks for any feedback Mike

 

[therover]

Mike,

Is there room to drill out a hole so you can put a brass or SS nut/bolt combo through it to make it more sturdy ? I have done that with several of my shafts since some of the lower assembly's are still shaky with only the pin connectors.


JC

 

[JOHNMARKHAM]

wrap the connecting bolt up with a towell or rag, then itll do just fine..just digg all targets..good luck..

 

[Mike(MI)]

Thanks, I was considering doing something like that. I just didn't know if it would weaken the shaft.

 

[Chi Town Bruce]

n/t

 

[seeker41]

i have a cheapo breakdown scoop with the pushbutton clips and i have had no problems at all!!!

 

[bcoop]

I had one of the Reilly's aluminum hand scoops. Had my local welding shop cut the handle, weld on a 48 inch aluminum handle at 20 degrees which is a take down handle with the spring clip push buttons.
Used it 6 to 8 hours a day for 5 days on the beach last year on vacation and it is still solid does not give a bit. The handle even has a little bend to it below the sectional take down and above the brace on the back from prying and digging 18 inch to 2 foot holes from the E-Trac Signals.

BCOOP

 

[Mike(MI)]

Thanks to everyone for your answers. Puts my mind at ease. Now I can just kick back and be a happy Mike