Generally, there are 2 types of diggers. Pluggers and scoopers. Pluggers dig a plug, find the target with a pinpointer, then retrieve the target with a hand digger. Scoopers dig a hole, swing over the hole and pile of dirt. If the target is still in the hole, they scoop dirt out until they detect the target outside of the hole in the pile of dirt.

For pluggers we recommend our Standard, Wide or Wide Long spade. For scoopers we recommend our Wide or Wide LONG spade. Our digging tools do favor the plug type of digging.

Weight of your Excalibur.

Our largest shovels are still light weight. Our 40" shovels weigh 3.25-3.5lbs. If you are detecting for long periods of time, 5+ hours, you want a light shovel. Our 31" shovels weigh 2.5-2.75lbs. (Tip: You should wear as much of your gear as possible and carry as little as possible.)

Length of your Excalibur.

The longer the shovel the less bending over. If you have lost flexibility or have physical disabilities, longer tends to be better. Our 40" shovel is a great length for a long shovel. Our 36" shovel is 4oz lighter. Every little bit helps when you're detecting for long periods. Our 31" is standard length. Reason being is most people can hold the shovel by the handle, while standing, without dragging the spade on the ground. All of our shovels have our patented center of weight hand grip. This allows the user to hold their shovel without having it slide back and forth in their hand. This is especially useful with our longer length shovels. (Tip: You can custom fit your length. While standing in a normal posture, measure the distance from your knuckles to the ground. Minus 1" and that will give your custom length. If your knuckles measure 30" from the ground, your custom shovel length is 29".) The give with a shorter shovel is you will find yourself bending over more while digging.

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