it's really designed for a younger person. I mean the theory is sound. If I was still 35, it would be just what the doctor ordered. Unfortunately, the top heavy blade section really strains your back and forearms. Too bad, because it was a snap to put together and the multi angled blade is a great idea....really nice product but just too rough to handle for more than a few minutes at a time.
Only beef is the plastic green housing where the extensions meet has already cracked. Too tuff to send it back for a replacement and working on trying to glue the crack.
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Customer Rating
2
Worked great about 4 times (medium usage)
on June 2, 2022
Posted by: Useless
from Beatrice, NE
Medium use about 4 times in 2-3 years, internal gear broke, could be replaced but told by sunjoe that no internal replacement parts made, so if it quits you can not fix, kind of a 1 and done, last purchase of a sunjoe product by myself and hopefully at least the rest of my family, let the buyer beware ps tried several nicknames all taken, upset, disgruntled, not happy, junk,trash
Response from snowjoe.comBy Snow Joe, Snowjoe Customer Service, September 9, 2022
Dear,
We apologize you are not completely satisfied with our product. We will be sure to forward your feedback to our quality control department for future development. If you are still experiencing any issues with our product please do not hesitate to contact Snow Joe + Sun Joe customer support. Our toll-free number is 866-766-9563 (Monday through Friday from 9 am to 7 pm EST, Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm EST). You can also send us an email via our website on the Contact Us page.
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