[Vision2020] Help found -- was Wanted

[Craine Kit]

Actually, it is called a "Masi Nova Snow Pusher" (photo attached). I  
got mine off the internet (http://www.primoshop.net/) from New York.  
Total with shipping was $100. It took about 12 days to get it here.

It is expensive, but well worth it.

I have a very bad back that precludes lifting. I've used this type of  
tool for years to clear my long, narrow driveway, which requires  
moving snow to the few places I can store it. I've worn two out. They  
were all plastic and the leading edge ground down to where it was  
leaving a packed layer of snow rather than cleaning to the surface.  
The Masi has a steel lip so hopefully it will last more than 4-5 years.

Silver Bear Manufacturing in Michigan (www.silverbear.biz) has an all  
steel model that should last 15-20 years. I really drooled over that  
one, but it weighs about 20 lbs,. That was more than I wanted to push  
for the miles I have to walk. Otherwise, I think the Finns would have  
lost their sale.

There no lifting with a scoop; you just slide it where ever the snow  
needs to go, including up the side and over the top of your pile.  
Right now, I have one pile that is about 6' tall and 8' wide. If I  
can get my camera to work, I'll send photo of it and my drive.

Kit


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On Jan 31, 2008, at 12:12 PM, Andy Boyd wrote:

> where does one find a Finnish snow scoop?!  for that matter, what  
> the heck is it?
> Andy Boyd
> Manager/Education Coordinator
> Moscow Recycling
> 208 882 0590
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Craine Kit" <kcraine at verizon.net>
> To: "Vision 2020" <vision2020 at moscow.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 11:23 AM
> Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Help found -- was Wanted
>
>
>> My problem is solved--my across the street neighbor got my roof and
>> my brand-new Finnish snow scoop is awesome!
>>
>> Kit
>>
>> On Jan 31, 2008, at 8:49 AM, Craine Kit wrote:
>>
>>> I'm overwhelmed by snow. My back has given out. I need to hire some
>>> help. Anyone who is interest, please call me at 882-2873.
>>>
>>> Machines don't work at my place so it is all hand work. I have magic
>>> tools so little lifting is required. It's just a lot of walking,
>>> pushing, and pulling.
>>>
>>> I also have outbuilding roofs that need attention. Again, I have a
>>> tool so most can be done from the ground.
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>> Kit Craine
>>>
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