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Jun 04, 2026 - 10:57 AM
The fixed 28-inch handle eliminates the joint flex and eventual loosening common in adjustable-length scoops, delivering rigid sifting control when you're working compacted dry sand or digging deep targets. RTG welds the 3/4-inch stainless steel handle directly to the basket with no multi-position joints, so the scoop maintains consistent rigidity across hundreds of hunts without developing wobble. Detectorists who prioritize travel compactness over maximum rigidity may prefer RTG's adjustable aluminum scoop, which collapses from 32 inches to 26 inches but weighs only 1.25 pounds and uses an anodized aluminum handle instead of stainless steel.
