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The Dune Scoops Hydra is a handmade stainless steel sand scoop with large 10 mm (3/8 inch) hexagon holes, available as the scoop on its own or with a collapsible stainless steel handle. It fits beach and shallow water hunters looking for a wide, strong scoop for wet sand and the surf line, and the Scoop Only option suits anyone who already owns a Dune pole. The full range is in our Dune Scoops collection.
Where the Hydra works best
A 12 x 8 inch (29 x 20 cm) opening moves a lot of sand per lift, which helps in wet sand and in water, where the hole keeps filling back in. The large hex holes let wet sand and small shell wash out quickly. Coins, rings and most jewelry stay in the scoop; very thin chains and small earring backs can slip through a 10 mm (3/8 inch) hole, so run your pinpointer over the hole again after you empty the scoop. Dune designs the Hydra with old coins and fine jewelry in mind.
On dry sand a scoop this wide is more than you need, and for long days on the towel line a smaller, lighter Dune model is easier to carry. Rinse the scoop and the pole joint in fresh water after salt water hunts so sand does not build up in the socket.
Key features
- Handmade anti-corrosion stainless steel, about 2 mm (1/16 inch) thick: Dune makes each scoop by hand, so finish and markings vary slightly from one scoop to the next.
- Large 10 mm (3/8 inch) hexagon holes spaced about 4 mm (3/16 inch) apart for fast drainage.
- Pole socket for 1 3/16 inch (30 mm) poles with a pin hole of about 6 mm (1/4 inch) to lock the pole in place.
- Weight: about 2.8 lb (1.3 kg) scoop only, about 5.4 lb (2.4 kg) with the stainless steel handle.
Specifications
| Specification | Dune Scoops Hydra |
|---|---|
| Scoop Size (A x B x C) | 12 x 8 x 4 in (29 x 20 x 11 cm) |
| Hole Size (D) | 3/8 in (10 mm), hexagonal |
| Pole Socket (E) | 1 3/16 in (30 mm) |
| Length (Max) | 53 in (134 cm) |
| Handle Length | 45 in (114 cm) |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Weight | 2.81 lb (1.28 kg) scoop only, 5.38 lb (2.44 kg) with handle |
The letters match our sand scoop size chart, which shows how each one is measured.
What is in the box
Dune Scoops' standard contents for the Hydra scoop
- Dune Scoops Hydra stainless steel sand scoop with large hexagon holes
This Dune Scoops Hydra bundle also includes
- With Stainless Steel Handle: the Dune Scoops collapsible stainless steel pole with handle. Handle color and grip type can vary.
- With Stainless Steel Handle and Finds Pouch: the same Dune Scoops pole and a camo finds pouch
Serious Detecting is a family-owned, authorized Dune Scoops dealer with a showroom in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Full manufacturer warranty and help from our staff by phone or email.
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