This shovel works really well! Right down to the ground! So glad I bought it!! Really impressed with how it works and it does really throw the snow 20ft
I bought this to clear steps and walkways. It works very well in doing this for snow fall depths up to about 6 inches, and maybe more depending on the type of the snow fall, for example dry powder allowing more throw vs wet heavy snow. I also wanted this to get between cars that are parked parallel on my driveway where my big 28inch blower wouldn't fit or risk scratching up my car doors and panels. Again, this works great for the smaller snow falls, but for the 2 to 3 foot accumulations, it would get awkward to shave down the snow given the angle you would have to hold the shovel to throw the snow away from you without it blowing back into your face. Probably there is some technique to doing that, but not eactly what it was made for. I do like the unit and the throw is about 20 feet for the dry powdery snow. I haven't used it on a heavier, wet snowfall yet. I opted for the corded unit because I didn't want to be tied to the limitation of waiting for a battery to recharge and having available power. You just need to manage the cord, but it's not a major issue for using on the steps and walkways. Since the unit doesn't have the adjustable vanes to direct the snow throw, I use the technique of attacking the snow at an angle so I'm directing it to the side rather than directly in front of me, just to have to then shovel again what I just threw there a minute ago. The unit is good quality, fells sturdy and the motor is not underpowered. It's easy to setup and operate. I'm liking it and while not looking forward to the next snowfall, I'm prepared!