Comments on: Episode #50.5 – Handy Snow Blowers

By: Wendy Bounds

Wendy Bounds — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 02:33:56 +0000

Nathan — that’s totally true about backing down the throttle. Also, on models with advanced chute controls, you can angle the chute so it throws the snow precisely where you want it, far out, or just a few feet, whatever you need. In the best case scenario, you can change chute position while you are still moving and the auger is still churning thanks to a single hand drive/auger control.

By: The Handyguys

The Handyguys — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:12:47 +0000

I’m with you and Wendy – if I get one I want the best and the biggest. No sense in buying twice or regretting a purchase.

By: Nathan Olson

Nathan Olson — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:07:28 +0000

I purchased a snowblower last year and I would agree with Wendy’s assessment that you should definitely look at the larger models. How many people have you heard say, “Jeez I wish I had a smaller snowblower”? Plus, even if you do have a large model, I have found that you can turn the throttle down on the big ones when you don’t want to throw the snow all the way across the block. But you still have all the power when you do need it.