[Vision2020] Help found -- was Wanted

[Craine Kit]

I also have a couple of duel-handled shovels. Instead of liftin, one  
can use leverage and a swinging motion to throw the snow. It is not  
as easy as the scoop, but much better than a one-handled shovel. I  
bought my favorite about twenty years ago at a yard sale. I've worn  
it out. The replacement is plastic, and not as nice, but it works.  
I'd send photos, but my camera died.

Kit

On Jan 31, 2008, at 3:26 PM, Saundra Lund wrote:

> 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
>
> The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people  
> to do
> 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
>
>
>