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01-23-2008, 12:44 PM
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Hey....
I used to use a plastic scoop, hand held model.... I used it until I got into some gravely sand and tore up my knuckles trying to make the plastic scoop dig in... I immediatly bought a nice STURDY long handle metal scoop, now I just push it with my foot... no bending no hassle.... great for us older folks  later JT
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01-23-2008, 12:45 PM
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I've used a homemade PVC scoop and a Babb's Aluminum scoop
For dry sand you could get away with the plastic scoop but they wear out quickly. An aluminium scoop is better, more durable and easier to use. Having a scoop with a handle will save you a lot of stooping and back strain.
For the water, there is no comparision between plastic and aluminium, the aluminium scoop wins handsdown. Mine has a SS tip to prevent wear and allow me to deal with rocks and marine plants like turtle grass that a plastic scoop and even a stock aluminium scoop have a hard time handling. Pics below, BDA 
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01-23-2008, 02:34 PM
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I have the hand scoop and I also bought a 4 in 1 metal scoop. I don't have to bend over with the metal scoop and it digs into the sand a lot better. I can also put a magnet inside of the metal scoop, to catch little iron items you may not see so easily, like nails and bobby pins.
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01-23-2008, 03:17 PM
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After replacing the plastic scoop i opted for a metal one. Does not break up like the plastic one did. Just wished I would have listened and brought the one with the longer handle.
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01-23-2008, 04:10 PM
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I have a metal scoop, and have had no problems with it in dry and wet sand.
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01-23-2008, 06:05 PM
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I use a metal scoop no long handle..It works good for me . I have just finished a 6 inch PVC scoop and am waiting to try it out in the water...I believe metal would be the way to go for sure in choosing your scoop.......Buster....
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01-23-2008, 08:20 PM
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Chick I will post them again,,Buster....
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