{"product":{"id":8289375715612,"title":"Dune Scoops Galvanized Heavy Duty Sand Scoop for Beach Metal Detecting","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dune Scoops 6x9 galvanized sand scoop is a corrosion-resistant recovery tool designed for beach metal detecting in wet and dry sand conditions. Beach hunters working collapsing sand need a tool that grabs targets and sifts debris in one motion, and this scoop's 5\/8-inch round holes retain modern coins, tokens, and rings while sand and shell fragments fall through. The galvanized steel construction resists saltwater corrosion during surf-line hunts, and the rubberized grip reduces hand fatigue across extended beach sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included with the Dune Scoops 6x9 Galvanized Scoop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDune Scoops 6x9 inch galvanized sand scoop with 5\/8-inch filtering holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubberized no-slip handle (color may vary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Beach Detectorists Reach for the 6x9 Galvanized Scoop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast target recovery in collapsing sand: the 5\/8-inch round holes keep coins, tokens, and most jewelry while sand falls through immediately, eliminating the hand-digging frustration of holes that refill as you work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalvanized finish resists saltwater corrosion: built for surf hunting and wet sand conditions where uncoated steel would rust after a few sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimal 6x9-inch capacity: large enough to grab your target area in one scoop but not so unwieldy that it becomes cumbersome during multi-hour beach hunts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubberized grip stays comfortable when wet: the no-slip handle provides control even during surf-line recoveries where your hands and the scoop are constantly soaked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare this galvanized model to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/products\/dune-scoops-poseidon-10-x-5-stainless-metal-detector-sand-scoop-round-holes\"\u003ePoseidon 10x5 stainless scoop\u003c\/a\u003e for a larger capacity option in premium stainless construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGalvanized Construction for Saltwater Exposure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeach metal detecting subjects recovery tools to constant saltwater spray, wet sand abrasion, and humid storage conditions that corrode uncoated steel within weeks. The Dune Scoops galvanized finish bonds a zinc layer to the steel, creating a sacrificial barrier that protects the base metal from rust. Our team runs this scoop in surf-line conditions where every recovery involves saltwater immersion, and the galvanized surface holds up across dozens of sessions without visible corrosion. The 5\/8-inch hole size is calibrated for beach targets: modern coins (dimes through half-dollars), most rings, and tokens stay in the basket while sand, shell fragments, and pebbles sift out. At 6 inches wide and 9 inches long, the scoop offers enough capacity to grab a target and surrounding sand in one motion without the weight and bulk of larger models that tire your wrist during extended hunts. The rubberized handle provides a secure grip even when wet, and the handle color may vary by production batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares to other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/collections\/scoops-diving-tools\"\u003esand scoops for metal detecting\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/products\/dune-scoops-poseidon-10-x-5-stainless-steel-metal-detector-sand-scoop-hexagon-holes\"\u003ePoseidon 10x5 Hex\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/products\/dune-scoops-poseidon-10-x-5-stainless-metal-detector-sand-scoop-round-holes\"\u003ePoseidon 10x5 Round\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e6x9 Galvanized\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10in x 5in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10in x 5in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6in x 9in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHole Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7mm hexagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8mm round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\/8in (15.9mm) round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGalvanized steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop hole + front hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop hole + front hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubberized comfort grip (color may vary)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/TW-SS1_inline_01.jpg?v=1780342772\" alt=\"Galvanized metal sand scoop with perforated basket, black grip handle, and curved hood shield\"\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6in wide x 9in long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHole Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/8in round filtering holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy duty galvanized steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubberized comfort grip (color may vary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet and dry sand conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NsEL_uFbizg\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Serious Detecting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/pages\/customer-care__about-us\"\u003eauthorized Dune Scoops dealer\u003c\/a\u003e, which means every scoop ships with the manufacturer warranty and our team's direct support. 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For more context on how \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seriousdetecting.com\/pages\/metal-detector-technologies\"\u003emetal detector technologies\u003c\/a\u003e affect target recovery strategies, visit our learning hub.\u003c\/p\u003e","vendor":"Dune Scoops","product_type":"Scoops \u0026 Diving Tools","created_at":"2023-05-18T22:12:06-04:00","handle":"dune-scoops-galvanized-heavy-duty-sand-scoop-6x9","updated_at":"2026-06-04T17:21:23-04:00","published_at":"2023-05-18T22:12:06-04:00","template_suffix":null,"published_scope":"web","tags":"beach-finds, beach-metal-detecting, dry-sand-scoop, dune-scoops, galvanized-scoop, heavy-duty-scoop, metal-detecting-accessories, sand-scoop, sand-sifting, surf-hunting, treasure-hunting, wet-sand-scoop","variants":[{"id":45211489435932,"product_id":8289375715612,"title":"2","price":"24.95","sku":"TW-SS1 B01","position":1,"compare_at_price":"76.88","fulfillment_service":"manual","inventory_management":"shopify","option1":"2","option2":null,"option3":null,"created_at":"2023-05-18T22:12:06-04:00","updated_at":"2026-06-04T17:21:23-04:00","taxable":true,"barcode":"9068040850","grams":1610,"image_id":41206993191196,"weight":3.55,"weight_unit":"lb","requires_shipping":true,"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1},"price_currency":"USD","compare_at_price_currency":"USD","quantity_price_breaks":[]},{"id":45211489468700,"product_id":8289375715612,"title":"1","price":"12.95","sku":"TW-SS1","position":2,"compare_at_price":"39.08","fulfillment_service":"manual","inventory_management":"shopify","option1":"1","option2":null,"option3":null,"created_at":"2023-05-18T22:12:06-04:00","updated_at":"2026-06-04T17:21:23-04:00","taxable":true,"barcode":"9068040850","grams":810,"image_id":41206993125660,"weight":1.785,"weight_unit":"lb","requires_shipping":true,"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1},"price_currency":"USD","compare_at_price_currency":"USD","quantity_price_breaks":[]}],"options":[{"id":10507458937116,"product_id":8289375715612,"name":"Count","position":1,"values":["2","1"]}],"images":[{"id":41206993125660,"product_id":8289375715612,"position":1,"created_at":"2023-05-18T22:12:06-04:00","updated_at":"2023-05-18T22:12:06-04:00","alt":"Dune Scoops 6x9 galvanized sand scoop with perforated basket and rubberized grip handle for beach metal detecting","width":2000,"height":2000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/products\/TW-SS1__002-1.jpg?v=1684462326","variant_ids":[45211489468700]},{"id":41206993158428,"product_id":8289375715612,"position":2,"created_at":"2023-05-18T22:12:06-04:00","updated_at":"2023-05-18T22:12:06-04:00","alt":"Close-up view of galvanized sand scoop filtering holes","width":1600,"height":1600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/products\/TW-SS1__003-scaled.jpg?v=1684462326","variant_ids":[]},{"id":41206993191196,"product_id":8289375715612,"position":3,"created_at":"2023-05-18T22:12:06-04:00","updated_at":"2023-08-21T12:16:05-04:00","alt":"Dune Scoops heavy duty sand scoop showing construction details","width":1600,"height":1600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/products\/TW-SS1-B01__002-scaled.jpg?v=1692634565","variant_ids":[45211489435932]},{"id":42225957732636,"product_id":8289375715612,"position":4,"created_at":"2023-08-22T16:26:06-04:00","updated_at":"2023-08-22T16:26:07-04:00","alt":"Side angle of Dune Scoops galvanized metal detector sand scoop","width":2000,"height":2000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/TW-SS1_04.jpg?v=1692735967","variant_ids":[]},{"id":42225960714524,"product_id":8289375715612,"position":5,"created_at":"2023-08-22T16:26:37-04:00","updated_at":"2023-08-22T16:26:38-04:00","alt":"Dune Scoops sand scoop demonstrating size and hole pattern","width":2000,"height":2000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/files\/TW-SS1_05.jpg?v=1692735998","variant_ids":[]}],"image":{"id":41206993125660,"product_id":8289375715612,"position":1,"created_at":"2023-05-18T22:12:06-04:00","updated_at":"2023-05-18T22:12:06-04:00","alt":"Dune Scoops 6x9 galvanized sand scoop with perforated basket and rubberized grip handle for beach metal detecting","width":2000,"height":2000,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/1464\/9628\/products\/TW-SS1__002-1.jpg?v=1684462326","variant_ids":[45211489468700]}}}