Question on digging shovels ?

[Rattlehead]

When I use one, I really like my 28" Root Slayer. A longer one would make prying up hard dirt a bit easier, but being so small, I can wear it on my side and it doesn't look so menacing to onlookers.

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Terry,
Can you tell me what the diameter is on the shaft? Curious to know if one of my Hipclips would fit it. Also, you said its 28" long. The mini Root Slayer I found on Amazon says its 20" long. Same one? I'm trying to find a good light weight shovel that'll fit in the saddle bag of my HD Ultra.

 

[mudwhale]

Terry,
Can you tell me what the diameter is on the shaft? Curious to know if one of my Hipclips would fit it. Also, you said its 28" long. The mini Root Slayer I found on Amazon says its 20" long. Same one? I'm trying to find a good light weight shovel that'll fit in the saddle bag of my HD Ultra.

RH
Can you fit the Deus II in the saddle bags? Maybe this is a dumb question but, do you ride with a detector and shovel in case parts fall off your HD? I recently read about a guy that was working on a "Road" program for the Deus II for just that reason. I'll try to find the link for you.

 

[Cherry Picker]

Terry,
Can you tell me what the diameter is on the shaft? Curious to know if one of my Hipclips would fit it. Also, you said its 28" long. The mini Root Slayer I found on Amazon says its 20" long. Same one? I'm trying to find a good light weight shovel that'll fit in the saddle bag of my HD Ultra.

Mine is 28". Here are some pictures. It is listed as a Root Slayer Mini 22411

 

[CharlieT84]

Many opinions, and different shovels work for different people very dependent on conditions and depth wanted. I hunt deep old coins, nothing else. The Predator Barracuda is my tool of choice, will go through anything besides highly frozen ground, concrete and roots bigger than 1-1.5 inches. Incredible strength and durability. On the expensive end.

x2 Barracuda is an excellent shovel.

 

[Teenage Geezer]

Honestly... All I have is a Kobalt Garden Shovel. One of the, like, 5 foot ones.

 

[Rattlehead]

RH
Can you fit the Deus II in the saddle bags? Maybe this is a dumb question but, do you ride with a detector and shovel in case parts fall off your HD? I recently read about a guy that was working on a "Road" program for the Deus II for just that reason. I'll try to find the link for you.

Yep, I have to separate the upper and lower shaft but my Deus 2 fits in my saddle bag.

Never had any issue with parts falling off of my Harley. Must be a Metric thing.

Mine is 28". Here are some pictures. It is listed as a Root Slayer Mini 22411

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Thanks. I appreciate the pics. I might have to pick up one of those.

 

[mudwhale]

Yep, I have to separate the upper and lower shaft but my Deus 2 fits in my saddle bag.

Never had any issue with parts falling off of my Harley. Must be a Metric thing.

All in fun!
Ride SAFE and BE safe.

 

[Sultan of Swing]

Root Slayer Perennial shovel. Cuts roots like they're not even there, light weight, fiberglass handle so if carry it handle forward it doesn't interfere with your coil, and long enough so you're not hunched over while digging.

 

[Sultan of Swing]

I think the perennial is same head and handle as mini, just a longer shaft. About $45.00

 

[too_pointer]

Thanks for all the replies, supposed to have snow/rain tonight, but all snow tomorrow. not looking good, anymore, so Winter is always time, for upgrades !
too_

 

[NikfromFarEast]

короткая лопата. Ручку я сразу отрезал, она мешает удобству. Я копаю этой лопатой более 10 лет и использую ее как лом или рычаг, если мне нужно разбить камни или рубить корни деревьев.

Серёга, ну это же по сути саперка.
Копать чисто руками , без упора ногой ...

 

[SeabeeRon]

Серёга, ну это же по сути саперка.
Копать чисто руками , без упора ногой ...

Since this is a English language forum please use a translation program so we can all read your comments and replies.

NikfromFarEasr, I know you usually post in English, thank you.

 

[NikfromFarEast]

Since this is a English language forum please use a translation program so we can all read your comments and replies.

NikfromFarEasr, I know you usually post in English, thank you.

Yep...
I just was surprised to read native language.
Sorry
I told to Sergei that his shovel looks like the USSR/RF army shovel...and anytime he should use it with hands only.so it's for the sandy beach...
I use the real one. 1980th army short shovel

 

[Rattlehead]

Mine is 28". Here are some pictures. It is listed as a Root Slayer Mini 22411

I ordered one of these. Should be real close to fitting in my saddle bag. *fingers crossed*

 

[Scalz]

+1 on the Root Slayer mini. Does the job for me. Love it.
Happy digging!

 

[Rattlehead]

I ordered one of these. Should be real close to fitting in my saddle bag. *fingers crossed*

D2, Root Slayer and Carrot all fit in one saddlebag. They’re extended bags, so that helps. Thanks Terry!

 

[TampaBayBrad]

supposed to have snow/rain tonight, but all snow tomorrow. not looking good,

80 degrees and sunny here. Football Sunday today and detect Monday at the beach tomorrow. Sorry, had to do it!

 

[Sultan of Swing]

80 degrees and sunny here. Football Sunday today and detect Monday at the beach tomorrow. Sorry, had to do it!

Average highs about 50 degrees up here in N.E and a lot of leaves down. But I'm not giving up till the ground is frozen.