Pulled the trigger on a new sand scoop!!!

[surfnturf]

With my birthday coming next month, I decided to get myself a new scoop! At first, I thought paying $700 plus for a sand scoop is Ludacris, but like my wife said this thing will outlast me!! so psyched on my XTREME all-terrain titanium plus and the travel trident 🔱!

 

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[WaterWalker]

For the slanted washer, I used a nylon spacer from the hardware store and just cut it on the correct angle. it has lasted over 1,000 hours. I can't wait for some warmer weather to get out again. This New Year's resolution was not to venture into the ocean unless it is above 40 degrees without high winds. 77 year old fingers just can't fight off the cold like they have in the past. The rest of the body is willing to get out, but the fingers have won the right to control my brain.

 

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[cudamark]

For the slanted washer, I used a nylon spacer from the hardware store and just cut it on the correct angle. it has lasted over 1,000 hours. I can't wait for some warmer weather to get out again. This New Year's resolution was not to venture into the ocean unless it is above 40 degrees without high winds. 77 year old fingers just can't fight off the cold like they have in the past. The rest of the body is willing to get out, but the fingers have won the right to control my brain.

Yup, fingers and toes.

 

[6mmslayer]

Buy once cry once comes to mind. You get what you pay for most of the time.

 

[oldmxrat]

Very nice!
I have a Scoopal that looks the same but it's stainless steel, and very heavy! Been thinking about upgrading to titanium for this summer in Tahoe. One more gold ring and I'm going to pull the trigger!
Good luck and HH

 

[RustyGold]

Congrats on the titanium scoop. I have the same one and love it. Best of luck!

 

[mtdoramike]

Likely close to $70.00.
If not then it will be the latest 'Scoop' that is over priced at $700.00.

Come on now, I asked a short while back about a scoop for around $100.00 and was laughed at and told don't waste your money on anything under $500.00 only to go to the beach once or twice a year only to come back with less than a buck in change and hopefully crossing my fingers a rusted old plated earring and only one mind you, not the pair or it would be a real red letter day.

 

[califteacher]

Thank you for your post, which I found interesting. It at least got me to go to the XTEME website and check out their product line. I'm always up for spending more on quality items. Good luck with the new scoop!

 

[Sand Swinger]

Great post! I've been looking to upgrade my 6" aluminum round scoop (see profile pic) with SS tip and have decided on getting an Xtreme scoop, they just look like they're super well-made and indestructible. I did a post about which handle/shaft to get, travel or standard straight shaft. I'll probably go with the standard/straight shaft, that's what I've been used to for the last 10+ or so years, and I don't want to deal with the shaft sections loosening during digging.

But the funny thing is that I was originally going to go with the Stainless Steel Surfmaster Plus, love the design, but after checking reviews, watching a ton of videos, and hearing from forum members about the benefits of Titanium, I'm now starting to lean towards the Titanium All Terrain Plus. Same design as the Surfmaster Plus, just made with Titanium instead of SS. I guess since I'm 67 my arm and shoulder will appreciate the lower weight, so probably will go with Titanium to hopefully prevent any future arm/shoulder problems.

 

[surfnturf]

Well, good news today. I’m sure I’ve paid for my new scoop with scrap gold. Good luck and good Fortune my way in less than a month and she’s all paid for. So now I’m working on a 900 Knox for my 10-year-old son.🙄🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️😎!

 

[Sand Swinger]

Well, good news today. I’m sure I’ve paid for my new scoop with scrap gold. Good luck and good Fortune my way in less than a month and she’s all paid for. So now I’m working on a 900 Knox for my 10-year-old son.🙄🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️😎!

Congrats!!! Always a great day when you can save your own money by trading free gold.

Just a suggestion from a fellow dad, but you may want to take a look at the X-Terra Elite for your son. I just picked one up to augment my Sovereign Elite. I was initially looking at the Manticore, then NOX 900, then NOX 700. Then I also added the X-Terra Elite after I learned it was also Multi-IQ and waterproof. Money wasn't a concern, I just didn't want to overpay for features that I don't need or probably wouldn't use. When I compared the specs of the X-Terra Elite, NOX 700 & 900, I noticed that they're all almost identical, with the exception of a few features and different shafts (carbon fiber on the NOX 700 & 900).

I'm convinced that these detectors all use the same processor, pcb, electronics, etc. I think what Minelab probably did was to design the NOX 900 first. Then, by simply programming the firmware to limit or remove certain features, they have the NOX 700 & X-Terra Elite. I think the X-Terra Elite will detect as deep as the NOX 900 & 700 and watched several videos where that was shown to be the case.

But for a 10-year-old, I think he would appreciate the X-Terra Elite, as it would probably be easier for him to learn and use, less choices and features to deal with, but still basically getting the same detector (Multi-IQ, waterproof, wireless headphones, red back light screen, flashlight, etc) and more than likely just as deep as the NOX 900 & 700. I got my first detector when I was 10, back in the 1967 timeframe, we had to solder and put it together, lol. Then got a Whites Coinmaster IV about a year later. I wish I had an X-Terra Elite back then, lol.

BTW, I got the X-Terra Elite Expedition Pack, which cost $599.00, the detector by itself costs $479 but doesn't include wireless headphones. But if you go with the Expedition Pack, you'll also get a second coil (8"), ML85 Wireless Headphones, and Minelab's newest Pinpointer which sells separately for $149.00. I was planning on getting the pinpointer anyway, so getting the Expedition Pack saved me $149.00 on that, and getting the 8" coil and wireless headphones included saved me a total of close to $300.00 if I had to purchase everything separately. The X-Terra Elite Expedition Pack will give your son more and will save you hundreds of $. Just a thought from a fellow dad.

 

[surfnturf]

Congrats!!! Always a great day when you can save your own money by trading free gold.

Just a suggestion from a fellow dad, but you may want to take a look at the X-Terra Elite for your son. I just picked one up to augment my Sovereign Elite. I was initially looking at the Manticore, then NOX 900, then NOX 700. Then I also added the X-Terra Elite after I learned it was also Multi-IQ and waterproof. Money wasn't a concern, I just didn't want to overpay for features that I don't need or probably wouldn't use. When I compared the specs of the X-Terra Elite, NOX 700 & 900, I noticed that they're all almost identical, with the exception of a few features and different shafts (carbon fiber on the NOX 700 & 900).

I'm convinced that these detectors all use the same processor, pcb, electronics, etc. I think what Minelab probably did was to design the NOX 900 first. Then, by simply programming the firmware to limit or remove certain features, they have the NOX 700 & X-Terra Elite. I think the X-Terra Elite will detect as deep as the NOX 900 & 700 and watched several videos where that was shown to be the case.

But for a 10-year-old, I think he would appreciate the X-Terra Elite, as it would probably be easier for him to learn and use, less choices and features to deal with, but still basically getting the same detector (Multi-IQ, waterproof, wireless headphones, red back light screen, flashlight, etc) and more than likely just as deep as the NOX 900 & 700. I got my first detector when I was 10, back in the 1967 timeframe, we had to solder and put it together, lol. Then got a Whites Coinmaster IV about a year later. I wish I had an X-Terra Elite back then, lol.

BTW, I got the X-Terra Elite Expedition Pack, which cost $599.00, the detector by itself costs $479 but doesn't include wireless headphones. But if you go with the Expedition Pack, you'll also get a second coil (8"), ML85 Wireless Headphones, and Minelab's newest Pinpointer which sells separately for $149.00. I was planning on getting the pinpointer anyway, so getting the Expedition Pack saved me $149.00 on that, and getting the 8" coil and wireless headphones included saved me a total of close to $300.00 if I had to purchase everything separately. The X-Terra Elite Expedition Pack will give your son more and will save you hundreds of $. Just a thought from a fellow dad.

Thank you so much for the great information!
But Bart from big boys hobbies, crushed it on an awesome deal!!
Make sure when ordering to call and check in with Bart at big boys hobbies!!
110% Best!!

 

[Sand Swinger]

Thank you so much for the great information!
But Bart from big boys hobbies, crushed it on an awesome deal!!
Make sure when ordering to call and check in with Bart at big boys hobbies!!
110% Best!!

You're most welcome. I didn't know about Bart when I ordered my X-Terra Elite Expedition Pack, but I'll be speaking with him soon as I'm looking to pick up 2 Coiltek coils, 14x9 and 10x5, along with a bunch of accessories. I'll order my next Minelab from him as well. I didn't use my Military Discount on the X-Terra Elite, figured I'd save it to use when buying a more expensive detector.

I've heard nothing but great things about Bart. What did you get?

 

[surfnturf]

You're most welcome. I didn't know about Bart when I ordered my X-Terra Elite Expedition Pack, but I'll be speaking with him soon as I'm looking to pick up 2 Coiltek coils, 14x9 and 10x5, along with a bunch of accessories. I'll order my next Minelab from him as well. I didn't use my Military Discount on the X-Terra Elite, figured I'd save it to use when buying a more expensive detector.

I've heard nothing but great things about Bart. What did you get?

Oh, I got an awesome deal on a Knox 900 and a free pin pointer big boys hobby…. just talked to Bart. He’ll take care of you.!!!