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Offline jbird68

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Clam Telescopic shovel.
« on: Dec 10, 2011, 06:56 PM »
I saw the Clam telescopic shovel in Farm and Fleet today. Looks cool but $18 for a shovel? Looks like it has an anodized aluminum scoop with 2 tubes that collapse into each other. But $18?
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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #1 on: Dec 10, 2011, 07:23 PM »
I paid like $8 for my generic one a few years ago...
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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #2 on: Dec 10, 2011, 09:52 PM »
No doubt they are overpriced, but it sure is handy. I use mine almost every time out, or at least my seven year old does!
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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #3 on: Dec 10, 2011, 10:04 PM »
Check the hardware store.
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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #4 on: Dec 10, 2011, 10:08 PM »
Farm and Home stores even wally world should have them alot cheaper...
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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #5 on: Dec 10, 2011, 10:45 PM »
I haven't seen the clam one, but around $20 is normal for a small aluminum collapsable shovel.  In the past I've seen similar hiker's shovel sold for as high as $40.
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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #6 on: Dec 11, 2011, 06:22 AM »
Quote from: esox_magnum on Dec 10, 2011, 07:23 PM
I paid like $8 for my generic one a few years ago...

X2 , i don't think the name is quite worth the extra cash
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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #7 on: Dec 11, 2011, 06:37 AM »
Quote from: esox_magnum on Dec 10, 2011, 07:23 PM
I paid like $8 for my generic one a few years ago...

Bingo....
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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #8 on: Dec 11, 2011, 03:05 PM »
The Shappell one is alot cheaper, I grabbed it instead of the Clam due to price.  Almost half!  :o
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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #9 on: Dec 11, 2011, 10:49 PM »
Quote from: Minnowhead on Dec 11, 2011, 03:05 PM
The Shappell one is alot cheaper, I grabbed it instead of the Clam due to price.  Almost half!  :o

$21.99 on the sheppell website.
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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #10 on: Dec 12, 2011, 07:52 AM »
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202523557/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

I picked this one up a few weeks ago. Fairly heavy duty and weighs less than 2#. Plus the handle can be removed from the shovel for further break down. Well worth the 10 bucks IMO.
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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #11 on: Dec 12, 2011, 09:53 AM »
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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #12 on: Dec 12, 2011, 09:58 AM »
Cheap compared to the $60 one I have. Mine is a HMK outback shovel, has compass, saw in handle.  Got it a few years before the collapsable shovels hit the ice fishing stores.

http://www.hmkusa.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=136
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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #13 on: Dec 12, 2011, 10:04 AM »
Clam sells overpriced junk.  They've a step above HT.  They USED to have nice things though. 
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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #14 on: Dec 12, 2011, 10:37 PM »
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Offline Minnowhead

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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #15 on: Dec 13, 2011, 05:02 AM »
Dicks Sporting goods had Shappell shovel for $11.99  ::)
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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #16 on: Dec 13, 2011, 09:04 AM »
they also have the clam on web site at 16.99
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Offline bigbucky1

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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #17 on: Dec 13, 2011, 07:37 PM »
jbird look in the snow shovels. I got an automotive collapsible one last year for $8 at far and fleet in geneseo.
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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #18 on: Dec 14, 2011, 07:58 AM »
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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #19 on: Dec 14, 2011, 08:04 AM »
Quote from: ddlpole on Dec 12, 2011, 10:04 AM
Clam sells overpriced junk.  They've a step above HT.  They USED to have nice things though.
BLASPHAMY, The clam gods shall rise up and smite you for your cruel and unkind words !!  ;)2 :roflmao:
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Offline 1moslab

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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #20 on: Dec 14, 2011, 08:15 AM »
does anybody know what the clam shovel weighs?
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Offline JIMC_ND

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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #21 on: Dec 14, 2011, 11:25 AM »
Quote from: 1moslab on Dec 14, 2011, 08:15 AM
does anybody know what the clam shovel weighs?

They list it at 1.2 lbs.  I had one in my hand yesterday, it felt heavier than that?  Looked durable...

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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #22 on: Dec 14, 2011, 11:34 AM »
Check the automotive section at Wally Mart. I've seen collapsable shovels for keeping in vehicles. Didn't check price, sorry!! :icefish:
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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #23 on: Dec 14, 2011, 11:07 PM »
Quote from: ddlpole on Dec 12, 2011, 10:04 AM
Clam sells overpriced junk.  They've a step above HT.  They USED to have nice things though.

I have had an HT one-man flip-over shelter for over 6 years and still in good shape. The tent material was thicker compared to the Frabill nylon material. Back then all I heard about was Frabill, Frabill, Frabill.

I also own a HT AE-7 hand auger. It's been a good auger until the weld broke on the flutes while using it on my IceGator. I had them re-welded ready to go this year.

Seems like the only difference between HT and Clam is that Clam get promoted more and they have more stuff.

HT does make some good stuff.
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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #24 on: Dec 17, 2011, 07:27 AM »
Quote from: xcr440 on Dec 12, 2011, 09:58 AM
Cheap compared to the $60 one I have. Mine is a HMK outback shovel, has compass, saw in handle.  Got it a few years before the collapsable shovels hit the ice fishing stores.

http://www.hmkusa.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=136

omg just like the red rider bb gun compass in the handle , too funny
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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #25 on: Dec 17, 2011, 07:52 AM »
is that a ice saw ;D ;D ;D
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Offline xcr440

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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #26 on: Dec 17, 2011, 08:54 AM »
Picked up a clam shovel. It is actually nice. all aluminum. $18 had a gift cars so what the hay..... Wife will use it in the car if needed.......atleast thats what I told her.
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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #27 on: Dec 17, 2011, 10:40 AM »
I got one last year for x-mas. Its nice but I don't worry bout weight. The kid uses it more than I do. LOL
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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #28 on: Dec 17, 2011, 12:18 PM »
I used to use the plastic emergency snow shovel.  For ice fishing, they're no good.  They'll break on you if you're shoveling slush that's frozen afterwards.  Go with the aluminum shovel, it's actually useful.
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Re: Clam Telescopic shovel.
« Reply #29 on: Dec 19, 2011, 07:06 PM »
I have used the cheap plastic shovels in the past.  I picked up a Clam shovel early last year and have been super impressed with the quality.  Its basically a mt climbing shovel.  I picked up 2 more to keep in the trucks.  I don't mind spending a little more for durability and quality/fit.
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