Back-Saving gadget for us Northeners

[stevej37]

Using a long-handle snow shovel....this thing really helps for lifting a load of snow.
And if it's mostly slush, the load will be easy to keep from tipping.

$10 at Amazon.....https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KNDM8M6?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
(after reading my posting...I see that I spelled Northerners wrong)

[Superman]

Phonetically, you spelled it correctly.

[stevej37]

^^^ Thanks...I'm normally a good speller, but I think I've been shoveling too much snow this past week.

[KFC911]

What's a snow shovel, and what do you use 'em for?

signed...

A Suthener

[stevej37]

^^^ They are loads of fun.
Drive on up and I'll show you how to work one.

[masraum]

That looks like a "you're old now handle."

I think the appropriate response is "work smarter, not harder."

[masraum]

You're doing it wrong.



^that^ picture is bad, so I asked my FBI computer guys to "crop and enhance" to see if we could get a better image of the guy.

[KFC911]

I don't have "snow tires" (whatever they are) mounted at the moment .... it's 70 outside right now... and humid .

It was 11 degrees just a few days ago.... those low temps are about as rare as snow here where I live.

[stevej37]

What it does, is make the shovel like one of those bent handle shovels. It makes it easier to lift a load of snow. Also, without it, the loaded shovel wants to tip because of uneven weight.
The handle makes it easy to keep it from tipping.

[stevej37]

[QUOTE=KC911;12179974]I don't have "snow tires" (whatever they are) mounted at the moment .... it's 70 outside right now... and humid .


No need for snow tires...roads here have no snow. But they are white...with salt.
Be prepared for rust by the time you get back.

[stevej37]

[john70t]

Originally Posted by stevej37

Using a long-handle snow shovel....this thing really helps for lifting a load of snow.

You have just offended the gods of winter and lumbar and engineering (anti-fulcrum).
Repent now with 40 prostration stretches.
Do this daily and hold in between.
And drink lots of water with potassium and asprin.

Everybody knows that one doesn't simply "lift" heavy wet snow.

One pushes snow downhill and uses the lightest shovel possible without breaking tools and/or joints.
It makes a pattern beforehand.
Small bits. Easy bits.

Or it gets a snow plow and snowblower to do all the work.

[stevej37]

^^^
I do have a great working two-stage snow blower which I use whenever the snow is thick.
But sometimes when there is about an inch or so, I use the sidewalk shovel to clear it. It takes a lot longer, but I like the exercise.
My asphalt drive is a circle drive and about 120 feet from the road...so lots of area.

[stevej37]

It's available in yellow, green, or blue.

[rfuerst911sc]

I left upstate NY over 30 years ago to live in the south . It may have been the best decision of my life . You can keep/use your shovels .

[stevej37]

^^^
We make-up for it with our summers....It's actually enjoyable to be outside during ours.

[rfuerst911sc]

^^^ Yeah both weeks 😁 .

[john70t]

Light powder is a different animal. Wider is better.

Some steel/wood ones in the store weighed about 50# and their round handle is completely unmanageable. Spin and slide geesh. Keep that in mind before ordering online.

I usually use super lightweight plastic el cheapos but looking for something with a wider sweep. I bought a new 24" suncast pusher which didn't want to move our recent wet ice stuff but otherwise fine. It kept catching the edge and giving me a punch in the gut. The other Suncast 18" scooper type warped at the front edge which wore off. It was good while it lasted but that company usually doesn't.


Many pusher type with wheels. I like:
https://www.pproreviews.com/best-snow-shovels-with-wheels/


Two-handed sleigh type:
This 24" one was light and sturdy in the store but $70. It needs wheels and not sure how long it will last being dragged across bare concrete loaded. The push angle looks too far downward and catching the front would equate to spilling the load.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Garant-24-in-Sleigh-Shovel-EPSS24/205680983

This one looks like a good design and only $23. I like.
https://online.theabhomes.com/product/garant-yukon-36-in-poly-snow-pusher-with-42-5-in-steel-handle/?msclkid=25f02ae51676178591c14f500ef175c9


Heavy-duty pusher with replaceable edge $105
https://www.zoro.com/manplow-snow-shovel-48-in-aluminum-u-handle-handle-hdpe-blade-material-42-in-blade-width-pro42/i/G1826111/?recommended=true

[Flatbutt1]

Originally Posted by stevej37

What it does, is make the shovel like one of those bent handle shovels. It makes it easier to lift a load of snow. Also, without it, the loaded shovel wants to tip because of uneven weight.
The handle makes it easy to keep it from tipping.

It's also easier on the wrists.

I wonder how much money I've spent because of youse guys posting this type of info?

[stevej37]

I was using my 27" Yard-King last winter after a very light snow-fall. I was going pretty fast and was making the turn near the garage door. There is a small lip where the asphalt becomes the concrete apron.
The scraper bar caught it and it reared up and then fell backwards. One of the handlebars came down right into my solar plexus. Wow!....did that hurt.

Now...when using it, I always have my arms extended to stay away those handlebars.