This is an aluminum sand stake, typically used to anchor a raft or small boat on a sand beach. Many of the wilderness rivers are now requiring that sand stakes be used to protect riparian vegetation. Its slim profile and angled cut allow this to be driven with a rubber mallet. The Tye Works Sand Stake is a full 24" long and constructed of 2" by 2" 6061 aluminum angle. The top few inches in reinforced to a full 1/4" thick. Two 3/4" diameter holes are drilled in the flanges, and a short rope loop is provided to simplify clipping in or tying off a painter. All exposed corners are rounded off to minimize wear. This is a simple economical sand stake and will last for years.