A rope saves your back when shoveling snow?

Xringer · 01-10-17, 05:11 PM

My wife sent me this video link..
https://youtu.be/LQkGfqmD8Fc?t=1m33s

"Published on Feb 15, 2014

EASIEST, SAFEST WAY TO SHOVEL ANYTHING.
No bending your back. No aching back. No chiropractor.
This is how I shovel, when I need to. "

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We have these back-support bands that we use when shoveling snow..
They kinda work, but not that well.. Plus discomfort gets worse the longer it's on..

I had to shovel the other morning, and gave the rope idea a shot..
My wife used it first on the deck and she liked it..
I was able to clean off the walkways & driveway a little faster and didn't have any back pain!
It took an effort to remember, not to bend over..

Seems like something that people with back problems, might want to try..

Fordguy64 · 01-10-17, 10:02 PM

Hmm that's interesting.. I might have to give that a try next time

pinballlooking · 01-11-17, 12:37 PM

I like it but this is how I like to shovel.
Toro 38361 Power Shovel 7.5 Amp Electric Snow Thrower
https://www.amazon.com/Toro-38361-Sh.../dp/B000VU222S
I don’t need it here.
I bought one for my father-in-law when he was in PA and he loved it.

Xringer · 01-11-17, 12:51 PM

My kid has one of those Toro power shovels..
But, since she works, the snow would get too deep in her small driveway..
So, I gave her our old machine (which was too big for her)...
Then found this one.. Toro Power Clear 721 R 21 in. Single-Stage Gas Snow Blower-38741 - The Home Depot
Which was just the right size..

My plan is to get that Toro Power Shovel from her, for clearing the back deck!

pinballlooking · 01-11-17, 12:57 PM

I should have added that my father-in-law just used it to clear his deck and sidewalk.

01-10-17, 05:11 PM	#1
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 115 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	A rope saves your back when shoveling snow? My wife sent me this video link.. https://youtu.be/LQkGfqmD8Fc?t=1m33s "Published on Feb 15, 2014 EASIEST, SAFEST WAY TO SHOVEL ANYTHING. No bending your back. No aching back. No chiropractor. This is how I shovel, when I need to. " ~~~~ We have these back-support bands that we use when shoveling snow.. They kinda work, but not that well.. Plus discomfort gets worse the longer it's on.. I had to shovel the other morning, and gave the rope idea a shot.. My wife used it first on the deck and she liked it.. I was able to clean off the walkways & driveway a little faster and didn't have any back pain! It took an effort to remember, not to bend over.. Seems like something that people with back problems, might want to try.. Attached Thumbnails __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..

01-11-17, 12:37 PM	#3
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,930 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	I like it but this is how I like to shovel. Toro 38361 Power Shovel 7.5 Amp Electric Snow Thrower https://www.amazon.com/Toro-38361-Sh.../dp/B000VU222S I don’t need it here. I bought one for my father-in-law when he was in PA and he loved it. __________________ Current project Aquaponics system , Passive Solar Greenhouse build To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Solar Install 12.5 Kwh- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Mini Split installs - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. EV Chevy Volt - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-11-17, 12:51 PM	#4
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 115 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	My kid has one of those Toro power shovels.. But, since she works, the snow would get too deep in her small driveway.. So, I gave her our old machine (which was too big for her)... Then found this one.. Toro Power Clear 721 R 21 in. Single-Stage Gas Snow Blower-38741 - The Home Depot Which was just the right size.. My plan is to get that Toro Power Shovel from her, for clearing the back deck! __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..

01-11-17, 12:57 PM	#5
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,930 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	I should have added that my father-in-law just used it to clear his deck and sidewalk. __________________ Current project Aquaponics system , Passive Solar Greenhouse build To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Solar Install 12.5 Kwh- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Mini Split installs - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. EV Chevy Volt - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-10-17, 10:02 PM	#2
Fordguy64 Journeyman EcoRenovator Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cincinnati ohio Posts: 338 Thanks: 41 Thanked 35 Times in 31 Posts	Hmm that's interesting.. I might have to give that a try next time