Exactly the kind of shovel I needed to save my back. That funky handle works great for flinging snow where you need it, you'll easily throw it several more feet than is typical. The blade does a good job of kicking up ice as well, we'll see how long it lasts.
I just tried my new Snow Joe Shovelution and found it far superior to other snow shovels. Last nights storm left heavy 3 foot drifts on my front walk. Snow Joe's spring handle made shoveling so, So, SO much easier on my back and shoulders. I highly recommend it!
I have fibromyalgia and this shovel makes shoveling alot easier for me. My pain is minimal compared to using regular snow shovels which is a good thing for someone like me.
Very easy on the back, I had grabbed a regular shovel one storm because it was closer to me & it's a noticeable difference. You don't realize how much easier it is with the spring assisted handle until you don't have it. Also, a year after I bought it, the metal edge came off & the screws were rusting off. They replaced it free of charge & the new one has no more screws to rust. Improved.
Fortunately, I didn't need it much after it arrived. It was easy to assemble and worked well for what limited snowfall we received. So far, happy with the purchase.
The only bad thing about it is the aluminum edge on the blade of the shovel, is not rivetted like most of the shovels out there. The aluminum edge fell off on the third use. I tink I will have to put rivets through myeself.