Shovel / Spade - what & where to buy?

[topgear]

A spade, is a spade 😁 but I am sure there are lots of variables in terms foldable/non-foldable, weight, material, size etc

For off-roading use only, what should I get and where can I get one? 

I guess, it should not be too heavy since it will only be used on loose sand and not wet and compact soil. 

What is the price range?

Suggestions to buy them? 

[sertac]

If you are close to DIP. I got it from below location. Only 15 AED it was.Get the one with handle at the back side it will be easier to use at sand.

https://goo.gl/maps/DVqXr8D8PRrDjXfA7

[topgear]

Thanks! I am not too hear to DIP but at AED15, it is worth making a trip.

[Frederic]

1 hour ago, topgear said:

A spade, is a spade 😁 but I am sure there are lots of variables in terms foldable/non-foldable, weight, material, size etc

For off-roading use only, what should I get and where can I get one? 

I guess, it should not be too heavy since it will only be used on loose sand and not wet and compact soil. 

What is the price range?

Suggestions to buy them? 

You should get a full-size (not foldable) proper laborer shovel with a handle on top, and a v-shaped tip. Available in most hardware shops (Speedex, Ace, or general hardware shops). 

Make sure it's long enough so you can reach far enough underneath the vehicle. (the one on the right is PERFECT).

 

[topgear]

Luckily I asked, otherwise, I would have gone for a foldable for ease of storage. 😆

[Frederic]

1 minute ago, topgear said:

Luckily I asked, otherwise, I would have gone for a foldable for ease of storage. 😆

Next time you get stuck, i will let you shovel out your entire car with your little foldable spoon. Trust me that you will go and buy a proper shovel the same day 😁

[topgear]

I will get a full sized shovel as the risk of me getting stuck is quite high😅

It is a blasphemy though that foldable spoon is for sale all over the place. When I googled spade/shovel offroad on Amazon, I get quite a few foldables.

 

 

[sertac]

The location i shared selling only proper shovel. If you ask them fold-able shovel they wont even understand what is that  This is construction materials shop. 

[Chaitanya D]

Best ones - good quality for the price are at Speedex . 

[Srikumar]

47 minutes ago, topgear said:

It is a blasphemy though that foldable spoon is for sale all over the place. When I googled spade/shovel offroad on Amazon, I get quite a few foldables.

It's sold so that it breaks and you buy another one again.