Description
A full-length sand scoop pole does not fit in a suitcase. This one does. The CKG Universal Carbon Fiber Travel Handle breaks into two sections, 27 in (69 cm) and 23 in (58 cm), and clicks back together into a full 115 cm (45.2 in) scoop handle at the beach. If you fly to hunt, keep gear in a car trunk, or walk in a long way to your water line, the packable pole is the difference between bringing your scoop and renting your knees for the day.
At a glance
The CKG Universal Carbon Fiber Travel Handle is a two-part 2 mm carbon fiber pole for sand scoops and digging or raking tools. Length 115 cm (45.2 in), weight 420 g (14.8 oz), outside diameter 28.5 mm (1 1/8 in), click assembly system. Suited to water and surf line hunting. Available in Black or Blue.
Why the Travel Handle over the full-length handle
CKG makes two carbon fiber poles and the difference is the joint. The Carbon Fiber Handle for CKG Scoops is one straight 45.5 in (115.5 cm) tube: nothing to assemble, nothing to pack down. This Travel Handle gives up almost nothing in working length and gains a two-part click system that stows in a duffel, a checked bag, or behind a truck seat. Carbon fiber will not corrode in salt water the way an aluminum pole will, and at 420 g (14.8 oz) it takes real weight off every scoop of wet sand. Dealers listing this pole tend to publish the specs and stop; the fit answer they skip is simple: the 28.5 mm (1 1/8 in) diameter is the standard CKG scoop socket size, and the same pole drives digging and raking tools too.
Technical specs and what they do in the field
| 2 mm carbon fiber tube | No rust or corrosion after salt water hunts; rinse and done |
| 115 cm (45.2 in) assembled length | Scoop from standing; save your back at the surf line |
| Two sections: 27 in (69 cm) + 23 in (58 cm) | Packs to carry-on scale; click assembly, no tools |
| 420 g (14.8 oz) | Less arm fatigue over a long beach session |
| 28.5 mm (1 1/8 in) outside diameter | Standard CKG scoop and tool socket fit |
Which CKG handle is right for you?
| Travel Handle - this one | Carbon Fiber Handle | Pull Handle |
|---|---|---|
| Two-part, packs down; 420 g (14.8 oz) | One straight 45.5 in (115.5 cm) tube; 375 g (14 oz); four colors | Grip attachment, not a pole; adds a back-saving pull angle |
| Best for travel and tight storage | Best if the pole lives on your scoop | Pairs with either pole |
Works with any metal detector setup; the handle is detector-agnostic beach gear. Pair it with the CKG green detecting pouch for your finds on water hunts.
What is included
- CKG Universal Carbon Fiber Travel Handle, two-part pole in your chosen color (Black or Blue)
Who you are buying from
History Seekers is an authorized CKG dealer and a working detecting channel: over 1.1 million people follow our hunts on Facebook and YouTube. Everyone here detects, we dig sand all summer, and the person who answers your call at 256-284-2247 has real dirt time. Every purchase keeps everyday Americans working.
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Frequently asked questions
Will the CKG Travel Handle fit my sand scoop?
The pole has a 28.5 mm (1 1/8 in) outside diameter, the standard CKG scoop and tool socket size. CKG lists it for sand scoops plus digging and raking tools.
How small does the Travel Handle pack down?
It splits into two sections, 27 in (69 cm) and 23 in (58 cm), joined by a click assembly system. Assembled length is 115 cm (45.2 in).
What is the difference between the Travel Handle and the CKG Carbon Fiber Handle?
The Travel Handle is a two-part pole with a click joint that packs for travel and weighs 420 g (14.8 oz). The CKG Carbon Fiber Handle is a one-piece 45.5 in (115.5 cm) tube at 375 g (14 oz) that does not break down. Both share the 28.5 mm (1 1/8 in) diameter.
Can I use it in salt water?
Yes. CKG lists the handle as suited to water and surf line use, and carbon fiber does not corrode in salt water. Rinse after saltwater hunts.
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