How do they work when you are stuck on a layer of ice below the snow?
1455039
Never had that problem. However they have tips on them and have to believe they would work just fine. I deliver mail and they have gotten me out of trouble three different times.
1455040
I'm assuming you mean loose powdery snow over ice - I don't think they'd work well at all. The little plastic "teeth" are designed to dig into packed snow, and I don't think they would work at all on ice. You'd need metal teeth to grip a sheet of ice.
1455041
Good. They will give you a little bit of traction to get you moving again. They don't slip much, if at all, on ice.
1455042
They do work in this situation. The weight of the car will cause the bottom spikes to grip the ice.
1455043
I carry a bag of kitty litter which I throw down a handfull on the ice after I scraped away the snow with my boot and then set plastic grip rectangle and it can get purchase under and then by the tires weight on top. Any dirt or gravel on side of road would work the same. I live up on the Canadian border practically in the North Cascades National Park with real winter conditions and I have helped about 12 tourist get unstuck with it this winter so far. Good Luck!
2231903
maybe... nothing falls off of mine... I start straight, then go back and forward in diagonal lines left to right (so I never raise it). When I am done with the Avalanche, I then use a "car snow brush" taped to a long "mop pole" just to brush off the residual snow that the Avalanche leaves on the edge of the roof.
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!
1746469
Will only work for thin ice or snow. Thick ice and snow are surprisingly resilient and not worth the time and effort.
2092231
You can use this in any kind of snow, but the wetter it is the slower you will need to go and it may clog easier.
1142474
I would not run a snow blower over them. I only had one night when the wind was blowing really bad and it was snowing, it iced up a little on the steps, but not the porch. They keep it warm enough to keep the snow off, that is the purpose of having them. I am glad I got them. I screwed them down on my wooden patio, if you are putting them on cement, you would have to connect them to wire or something and anchor them to the ground so they won't blow off. Hope I've helped?
1115363
This is unlikely to cut through ice. It would probably hover above it as it is for removing a lot of snow with one push comfortably.
1598158
We don't get snow that deep, so I do not know for sure. My guess is that it would still work. Snow that accumulates on the front of the blade sometimes starts to fly over the top, hitting the windshield, so we are still successfully moving snow.
1747975
I'm really sorry I can't help you, but it was mostly clear and very cold when we were out. However, when it did snow, they worked great and comfortable.
957303
Wherever there is ice (no matter how thick or thin)...the cleats will work. Most of the time the lakes are snow covered and the cleats are not needed. But, if you really want to feel secure...put them on. Trust me...you will remain vertical.
1149787
There is an angle to the blade so when you push it the snow gets directed to one side. Then entire unit can then be flipped so if you want push now to the other side you can with ease. Youtube "snowcaster" there are lots of demonstrations.
148372
I think they would....I've walked on huge metal sheets covered in ice layer and had no issue... They grip very well and haven't had issues with them getting snow packed like with the coil style bottom tracks
484774
Like the other reviewer said . Dry snow throws pretty far. But if there is wet snow or worse ice on the bottom this snow blower will not even go forward. You have to manually push it. That is really tough on the back and all other muscles. In that case I have to use a two stage blower. (Ariens).
758495
they work great under all conditions. I have used them outdoors in the winter time with no problem.
1222250
Besides gravity and the side mirror "bags", an pair of plastic hooks attached to elastic straps connect inside the car (you put them through the door then shut the door). It doesn't totally prevent snow/ice from getting under the thing though; I'm not sure how well it would work in windy conditions.
731838
The book says it works better if you let them in the hopper for 15 + minutes. I have never had an issue. My ice comes out like a snow cone.
1937701
It will depend on how cold the area is and the altitude. The best way is to just try it.