Which Scoop and Which Coil?

[grumpyolman]

Got some responses from a similar post but maybe didn't ask the right question to get help.

I want to buy the correct sand scoop the first time. I have a heavy, duty stomp with the foot, scoop for the wet stuff. I want a scoop for the dry sand only. I see many on the net and I suspect the one that works the best, allowing the sand to escape, is one of the ones that have the wire baskets brazed to the circular part of the scoop. Am I correct that is the 'style' that will allow the dry sand to escape the fastest?

IF that is the correct style, is it important to make sure the construction material is stainless? Some manufacturers say theirs are galvanized and some don't say what the material is. I just wonder what the longevity is of galvanized metal being pulled through the salty dry sand. It may not be an issue.

I can see that a scoop with a short handle would cause you to bend over, get on your knees, and dig on your knees for every signal. Ouch! Hard on the back and on the knees. What length handle is the most efficient in your experience?

Finally...I will be using my Explorer SE2 and want to use the coil that will maximize my chances of locating targets and that will afford an efficient area search in the shortest length of time. Use the 10" that comes with it or go get a 12" or maybe something else.

Sure do respect and appreciate the help and knowledge others are willing to share on this forum. Thanks!

 

[grumpyolman]

Just noticed the post from Gravedigger max on my previous post and that helped point out some things I hadn't considered. I know that I will only hunt in the dry sand as I live on the West Coast and the water is so cold, nobody goes in the water. Well! A few who like to get sucked out by the rip currents do. Here in Washington State, there's very limited action in the water. It's mostly in the dry stuff.

If you hadn't thought of it a different kind of place to hunt might be the beach following a big kite festival/contest or a sand sculpture contest. They have those all over, from East Coast to West. Google "AKA" (American Kiteflyers Association) and you can find the dates and locations in your state for big kite events.