[Vision2020] Help found -- was Wanted

[Saundra Lund]

Hi Kit & Other Interested Visionaries,

Thanks so much for posting more info & comments!

It doesn't matter how carefully I shovel, my back just can't handle it
anymore and has been a literal pain since my first round of shoveling.  My
dh's back is in better shape than mine (this year, he's doing the front &
I'm doing the back), but that won't last forever.

I'm up against a wall in back, and the front isn't much better because we
can only throw the snow so far.  With this kind of push tool, we'd be in
much better shape, so I really appreciate you sharing your experiences!!!


Thanks Again,
Saundra Lund
Moscow, ID

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nothing.
~ Edmund Burke

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-----Original Message-----
From: vision2020-bounces at moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-bounces at moscow.com]
On Behalf Of Craine Kit
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 3:07 PM
To: Andy Boyd; Vision 2020
Subject: Re: [Vision2020] Help found -- was Wanted

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