Why does the handle have an angled corner? I've used snow scoops before with straight-across push handle.
2010825
Having had several of these snow scoops, I opted for the angled handle for less wrist and arm abuse. Holding a straight bar isn't ergonomic (for lack of a better word) for me with these simple yet invaluable snow removal tools. Brad
2010826
SOME OF THE OTHER ANSWERS ARE, WELL, not wrong, but not quite right. Yes, the photo is deceptive; the end of the handle that you push is rather trapezoidal in shape. The idea of the design is to get the horizontal part higher than the rest, so that when you go to unload it you can push down to lift the edge of the shovel to go up on top of snow. Understand, there's no way to lift this thing when it's full of snow. If you want to unload it on the back of a snowbank, you have to glide over the snowbank, not lift it over. The handle design facilitates that.
2010827
It's an ergonomic feature that makes using the shovel less fatiguing to the wrists and arms with no loss of leverage.
2010828
It is an ergonomic feature of the shovel design. The angles make it much easier to turn onto its side to move the collected amount of snow off. We think this is an excellent product to clear our walks and paths, and we like its design.
2010829
The angle of the photo is confusing. It looks like it has only one corner cut off, but actually, the whole end is bent upward about 90 degrees and the upper part is narrower than the width between the shafts. The vertical part of the bend could be held like a steering wheel, putting your wrists at a better angle. If you could see it from the side, it would make more sense. I found a user-submitted photo of it somewhere that showed it better.
2010830
The handle is up angled as a back saver.puts more leverage where you need it.
2010831
It actually helps when you tip the snow out. I'm not an ergonomics expert , but it gives you a better grip when you turn the scoop upside down, or twist it sideway to get the snow from the scoop.I really like this product it has been a reliable and quick snow removal tool for several winters now.I see several others users agree ..good I like the company!
39929
The foam covered handle area is round. The foam makes it comfortable to the touch when very cold. Nothing worse than grabbing freezing metal or plastic.
1838520
The handles are 2ft apart, however the come out in an angle, this might be inappropriate position for dips.
299930
It has a metal edge on a plastic scoop. This scoop is excellent. It moves a lot of snow quickly and is very durable.
2238321
As to the angle of the handle; it is personal preference and what one is used to I suppose. If you can try out different handles at a shop that might help you to decide.
2080565
To be honest, I have not. In my case, I like to gather up a "scoop-full" and be able to slide it off to the side of my driveway as I can. In my particular case, I would not want a plow type, for the reason of putting the snow where I want. Hope this helps some.
2028273
Slide the scoop side from the outside in, in the slot that looks like a straight slit. The handle part that looks like a "T" will notgo thru. Then you turn the handle 90 degrees so it is vertical to the slot on the opposite side. Now going from in to out, lift the handle a touch to place a part of the scoop in the handle in and slide thru. Once you get that is in, let the remainder part follow and turn handle back to lock into place.
640713
The shovel can pick up more than I care to lift. It's very wide and sturdily built. It did relieve strain on my back but the load still has to be moved. In this case my shoulders will get tired after a while. We had two big storms with in a few days of each other. After the snow plows went by on each day the snow was very high on the end of my driveway. I was able to get the yukon under the edge and tilt it back, however that time I could hardly slide the sled. I would consider that example extreme and wouldn't hold it against the yukon. One trick I've been using is spraying the bucket and the bottom with wd40 or vegetable oil to help with expelling snow. The unit was so big that I had to take it out of the box to get it in my mini van.
2152819
I haven't measured this shovel handle. But, I am average height for a woman and I have to lean over a bit to use it. And this shovel to me, is more of a snow push, but I have shoveled with it. Most of the time, I use my other shovel which has more of a curve, which seems to scoop the snow up better. But, if you are needing to break up ice, or hard packed snow, then this would be the better shovel to use, instead of those popular, non metal type shovels.
780341
I have had mine for a few years, and think that it either came all together, or it was just a matter of puttin the handle in, but I think it was all together. It is a great shovel for big snow!
232739
None. The handle only moves forward straight up is cold, straight forward is hot. It doesn't rotate to the back.
658205
I'm not sure what you mean by handle being push back. For us, to turn on, handle is pulled forward max 2 in. To engage hot/cold, it's a matter of turn to right or left.
121725
The handle is oval shaped. It seems to be solid. I like it, and will probably get another.
1964604
I had the same problem. The outside handle has to be vertical. It doesn't look so great but it works. The spring in the inside of the original handle must have been stronger.
2053637
The handle travels approximately 2.5 inches from the off (straight up/center position) toward the hot side and 2.5 inches toward the cold side. Recommend you try positioning the handle in the middle (front) of the faucet. We had it on the right side and changed it to the front where we find it much more convenient and accessible to either hand. That would, of course, also eliminate any back wall clearance concerns you might have. Good Luck.
1472825
It has a very very slight, but necessary, curve. You can use it to push or scoop - or facing down to stir and push. I love this tool. Cleans well, doesn't scratch, super useful and a beautiful work of wood art. I highly recommend. If you want a photo of the "curve," post or send your email.
1209405
The long handle is metal. The wheel and the 'head' are plastic. I would think that a metal head might defeat one of the big benefits of this shovel because the snow or ice would build up. When the head fills up, rather than lifting and tossing (like a regular shovel) all you have to do is master the flipping of the snow when you use this shovel. So, rather lift and toss (the back breaking part of regular snow shoveling) you push down on the long handle while trying to cause the wheel to bounce just a little. This causes the snow to go flying out to wherever you are aiming. So, there is no back ache whatsoever. If there was a metal head, I think there would be that sticky accumulation of snow that would weigh and extra pound maybe BUT might cause the snow to not want to come flying out of the head. I've had mine for at least 5 years. The plastic is a heavy density, tough plastic like is used in a good garbage can (plastic garbage can!!). I actually have two of these, one for lakehouse. That one is like brand new but that is simple since we don't visit the lakehouse much in the winter. It is difficult to find fault with this product. You're likely to be the only one in your neighborhood to have one when you first get it. Your neighbors will ask to try it. But, not everyone is willing to invest this much money in a snow shovel. Your back will thank you for doing it though. Heck, I even occasionally fire up a cigar when doing the snow now and there's no way you could do that with a regular shovel unless you called the ambulance first. Good luck. You won't be the least disappointed.