Community Chat

[Cats3000]

We had over 3 feet of snow in New England.  Don't think that thing would have had a chance at clearing much of anything.

[newjersey]

Wow, that is a lot of snow!  It's snowing again here in New Jersey. 

[FranandZoe]

I agree - it's barely clearing the snow they're showing.  Plus it looks too narrow.  

[ValuSkr]

I don't have one but have always thought it would only be good for clearing small amounts of snow, say up to 6".

[Cakers3]

I would say this would not work with wet heavy snow.  Their demonstrations look more like powdery snow or the snow residue you get when using a larger snowblower-where the larger snowblower blows some snow over where you have already shoveled etc.

This looks more for a quick clean up when snow gets blown back onto areas already cleaned.

If I still lived up north, I'd hesitate unless I just want a quick clean up for some very light snow.

I will say we have other products from this company and have always been very pleased with performance.

But for this-really think about how and where you would use it.

[Greeneyedlady21]

I have a Toro power shovel. It's only good for small amounts of snow. And best for fluffy powdery snow. It plugs in too, and maneuvering it with the long extension cord is a pain.

Hardly ever use it.

[deedledeedeedle]

Please, all Board snowstorm posters!!!!

Send some of that beautiful snow my way (SE MI).

Adore it. Always have. We have been in a snow glut these past three winters and I do miss it so.

AND

Be safe!

If you are shoveling or snow blowing please bundle up, don't get overheated, and take frequent breaks, and remember to hydrate!  

Or call a plow.

Love you all and wouldn't want to lose any friends,

dee

[Cats3000]

@deedledeedeedle  We're lucky.  We live in a condo where the Association cleans and plows are parking area and our walkways.  We only had to clean the snow off our cars.  We did take our time, didn't exert ourselves and that went ok.

I'd love to send you some snow.  There are piles of the clean-up that look to be almost 8 feet high.  Send some dump trucks and you can have as much as you want.

[Gorgf]

How often do you get more than 6 inches of snow?  We rarely get a foot at one time. Three feet is not normal! I live in N. WI. and it is occasonal, but 6 in. was enough to close schools. 6 to 8 in. is not unusual.  I have one and it saves my back.  If it is alot I go through it twice. I can only get so much weight on a shovel also and take half.  Heavy wet or icy snow takes longer as clogs so stop and clear it. It is not meant for long driveways. 

For its size and price  it throws out pretty far and is light enough to not tire the arms. I use mine on my deck and sidewalks. More fun than using a shovel and only myself to so the shoveling. The worst part last year was putting it together another story. This year said 80% assembled.

[Etoile308]

This seems practical for moderate snow storms. Being light weight and cordless is a godsend to many. For heavy duty snow clearing there are better options, gas powered, heavy, larger to store options.But for those that live in communities where sidewalks need cleared within 24hrs this seems an attractive purchase.