Sand Scoop Metal Detector Accessories

Elevate Your Metal-Detecting Success With a Metal-Detector Sand Scoop

To make your metal-detecting experience more rewarding, it_x001A_s helpful to have the proper equipment with you on your search, such as a metal-detector sand scoop. The right-sized scoop with the appropriate hole size will help you work an area efficiently and eliminate the sand quickly so that you can easily spot treasures. You_x001A_ll find a variety of new and preowned metal-detecting equipment on eBay.

The best beach sand scoops are made of anticorrosion stainless steel. Because conditions at the beach and in the surf can be rough on a scoop and its material, you want a metal scoop that_x001A_s made to last under wet, salty, and rocky conditions. A stainless-steel scoop will not rust. However, a plastic scoop is also very effective and typically not as costly as a metal scoop. By shopping on eBay, you can find affordable metal-detector sand scoops made of various materials.

In addition to making sure you get a good deal, you want a metal-detector sand scoop with the features that are most important to you. On eBay, you can find additional accessories, such as scoop storage, traveling bags, and metal-detecting sand rakes. Here are some features to consider:

• Scoop size: Many treasure hunters prefer a small bucket on their scoop. If you are going to be hunting in wet sand, even a small scoop can get heavy after a short time of detecting.
• Handle grip: Your scoop needs to have good hand-appeal. This means that the handle should feel comfortable and balanced in your hand, even after hours of use.
• Handle length: A shorter handle will require more bending and squatting to use. A handle that extends up to your knee may be more appealing but a little more cumbersome to use. You may want to consider a metal-detector sand scoop with a removable handle that makes transporting the scoop easier.

The right hole size depends on the beach conditions you will be working in and the types of items you hope to find. A scoop with larger holes will clear the sand faster, but it may let some smaller treasures, like tiny earrings, slip through. Holes of 5/8 inches will trap most coins that you are likely to encounter in your hunting. Holes of 3/8 inches are considered to be medium and should catch many finds in addition to coins.