Can a $40.00 powered shovel be worth it??
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- čas přidán 18. 01. 2020
- Ryobi 10amp 12'' snow shovel
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For that amount of snow all I need is a broom.
😂
Use a leaf ol lower for the powder
exactly, what a lame video review. need to do it with the heavier deep snow
Untill you get arthritis & can't use a broom , this little device is wonderful
Leaf blower would be more effective than that
im from south alabama, and i just watched a man clear snow from his yard with a weed eater with a squirrel cage fan on the end....i enjoyed it.
ah ah
Same here lol
anyone else here that didnt need to watch this video but you did?
yep
I shouldn't have said what i did but i did. Lol
Yup I live in Florida
Yes sirrrr
yep and i don't even have snow where i live
I would like to see it with the slushy snow at the skirt of the driveway after the plow goes by and the snow weighs 20 lb every scoop full
@@Christopher-bn1gv how much did it cost, and what type
Towards the end of the video he does show how it handles the heavy snow at the end of the driveway after a plow went by
I bought a $400 snowblower but in MN when the plow comes by it's anywhere from a foot to 4 feet deep and even the snowblower has a bitch of a time dealing with that. I more just keep backing up and ramming it into the pile again. Still better than shoveling. Did that for 10 years, was definitely worth getting a snowblower where I live. My Dad just got a bobcat for his driveway and sidewalk lol. Someday maybe I can have the dream too.
What about the 10 inches of snow we get on our average snowfall here in Winnipeg. I’m sure that thing wouldn’t last
@@sofghost6663 Lol when the plow goes by my house, its knee deep.
POV: it’s 1 am and this was In your recommend
Thank you for watching it.
Literally 1am on the dot!! Wtf 😂😂
4 am
1:17am
11:21pm... 🙄
Many years ago I won a Toro like this. I gave it my parent for a section of their walkway that they can't get their snowblower to. It worked great for that and may have prevented a heart attack from shoveling.
Thanks so much this is perfect for townhouse fenced in patio. I saw this in an ad and was like nah it probably won’t be able to do anything. Now I see it’s a definite buy🤗
Don't know why I'm watching this from Florida...
Now that's funny.
Also watching in Florida
You all wished you lived in the north. The change of seasons is the best up here in the north land.
Watching from Hawaii
Watching from San Antonio, TX and I was thinking the exact same thing. If I never see snow again it will be all right with me originally from the Midwest.
Well, I'm watching this from Wyoming, and I'm impressed with this unit. No, it won't take out my 4 foot drifts, but most of the snow I have to deal with on my ramp (I'm a disabled Vet.) can be removed with this unit if I pay enough attention to get on it before the snow accumulates too deeply. I think this unit would do nicely for most of my snow removal needs. Thanks for the "heads up," partner!
Thank you for your service!
Using the kids as test subjects was a nice touch.
Exactly .. thanks for sharing this. There is definitely a place for all sizes of snow equipment .. for my remote driveway I do want the massive 26" Cub Cadet .. but for "decks and walks" .. even a heavy dusting on the paved drive .. I'd love this device .. as a matter of fact, as a Ryobi 2300 generator owner, I plan to get this shovel as well. Cheers .. thanks
Thanks for taking the time to post this. Very helpful! I’m going to buy one for my sister in Ohio!
Love this video, it convinced me... this year get an electric snow shovel. I don't get too much snow where I am, so $40 is worth it. A normal shovel itself could be $40+.
normal shovel would be 10x quicker tho and if u do get more snow than that little thing can handle then a normal one can do it no matter what
Great video! I will have to look at them a little closer and maybe pick one up. Love the hat GO PACKERS!!
Great video keep them coming 👍
Nice! We love Ryobi brand in my house. As a born and raised Southern Californian this will be my second midwestern winter and I am still adjusting not sure if i needed one of these and this has me convinced! Thank you and Go Pack Go!
Wow You traded all that sunshine for the snow..well depending on where you are located the snow will very, here in Northern Illinois we get about one or two heavy snow falls a winter and a few light dustings, so snow removal is important but in my opinion the freezing cold weather is the worst thing we deal with around here.
I can easily see this thing help older people keep their walk tidy.
Look around how many people will actually use this thing.
thanks for the review bigsho!
Thanks for watching, I made an update video where i put it into deep snow to see how it would hold up.
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I am currently working on a video comparison Between this powered snow shovel and ryobi's battery powered snow shuffle I should have that posted within a couple days.
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Thanks brother, very good video.
I got one of these gave to me about 5 years ago it lives in my garage with other tools I never use i tried it out once in about 6 inches of snow it got the job done but a lot more work then just pushing it with my side by side
This type of equipment falls under “things nobody really needs”
But its cool and on sale so I bought it. haha
Unless one has a bad back so that, after two hours of shoveling 3 inches of snow, one spends the rest of the day barely able to move due to how sore the back is. I am looking at cordless versions of this and other brands and appreciate seeing one in action.
@@sntstafford ok I’ll grant you that. If you have a medical issue that prevents you from running a shovel this could help you.
Thanks for the review. Looks like a pretty good option for getting the kids to help and for older adults like me. Of course with heavy wet snow or larger accumulations, different options are needed.
I had me an old toro electric shovel and lord it did a good job. Can't handle deep stuff in one go but thats to be expected. But it chunked up and threw frozen snow just fine. Good for an older man that doesn't want to stoop and bend too much.
Me, a Texan, knowing damn well i will never use this: ah yes powered shovel i will watch
Don't worry we'll pray the polar vortex your way this winter 🥶
@@JTR253 Ehh I hope one of those don't come again, -20°F for a high temperature was way too cold for me and that was just in Indiana.. I could not imagine the upper midwest
Lol sitting in Florida and thinking same thing. Still watching.
@@yesla4tesla Me, a New Mexican, Thinking this would be super helpful on that one day if even a year that it snows. 9 times out of 10 the sun will probably beat me to the punch but it would still be cool.
This aged poorly
I loved the review of this product
Thank you, it really is a fun little toy but it does get the job done.
If there are any products you would like to a review on feel free to drop me a comment and I'll see what I can do.
I found this to be a good real world review. Also I have become subscriber #181. Please keep the videos coming sir.
great video ty merry christmas
Merry Christmas to you as well
$40 is a great deal, my HD has the same one listed for $99. I’ll wait and see if the price drops in the near future.
Its 3am, I live in pretty much a desert. But hey, here I am. Pretty neat little shovel
Just watched this and I live and vegas...have no need for it but still watched and enjoyed the video. Nice review
That's an amazing invention!!
I had to use an analog shovel when i was a kid
Lol, so did i,
@@bigshow65 I'm 66 and STILL using an analog model!
For what this is, it is worth it. You don`t have to lift a shovel full of snow. It handles wet snow in small amounts. Easy to control.
It is not designed for a lot of snow removal. Why all the hate?
Cause it’s easy for haters to come out behind a keyboard.
Because if you've ever shoveled snow before, you'd understand that a plastic coal shovel would get the job done in the same amount of time with probably the same amount of effort
@@timidturkey2777 not true. I disagree.
Nice video. I'm sold!
I am telling ya, it was the best 40 dollars I ever spent!
Good review bud 👌
Thank you.
I live in a place that only got snow once in my life time, but this video was interesting
I'm from south Louisiana I think this video is the closest I'll get to snow.
Lmao I’m in Denham Springs, it got cold for a little though
@@youngkennypreach8558 ha not cold enough! I'm in ascension
Same here
Loll
Central Fl here, itll be a cold day in hell when it snows here... no pun intended
Wow great find. Good video
It works great for people who might have a bad back or children because of how light it is.
Cool video good for decks.
They want 99 bucks for it now. You got a steal a year ago.
and C$119 at Home Depot Canada. What a skyrocketing price overnight.
Because it snows and this is the United States of American + more
Note the yellow price sticker. That's a clearance item. Possibly damaged packaging, a return , used in a display, or the last one left in the store.
Man I guess Google knew the snow is coming here to Cary, Illinois on Tuesday so it recommended this video LOL. Looks great I might look into it.
Yup, still snow here in Batavia
@@jaden35 yes sir stay safe out there!!
Google probably gets a kickback. LoL
@@rickslife haha, while they listen in to us!!
That was a very nicely done video. Very informative and right to the point. Just the way a review type video should be. You got yourself a new SUBSCRIBER!!! I'm a 20 year construction and snow plow veteran. So although the Ryobi may not have the hard core staying power as some of the more expensive models we would generally use would have I definitely agree with your analysis on the Ryobi. They are a solid homeowner brand product for a resonanable price and will take the occasional heavy use perfect for home use w mildly average storms. You also can't beat the price. Thanks again for the awesome review and I hope to see more in the future!!!
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Thank you
@@bigshow65 Anytime as it was well deserved.
Thanks for the review, and nice hat!!!!!
Go pack go!!
Cute. This a dusting in the upper peninsula of Michigan.
An American who thinks he knows snow. Adorable. We've had snowfalls of six feet in Ottawa and had to get the military to free people from their homes.
Better believe when my kids get older I’m going to tell them I have cameras outside and I need to get video of them doing my driveway for CZcams while I sit inside with a beer
I own one of these and let me tell you that it is a really good machine. It even throws slush snow pretty well if you take your time. Saves my back from heavy lifting. It also does well in deep snow. I'm so glad I bought it last year.
I'm going to get one after seeing your video. Thanks for showing this.
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Definitely good didn't know they made one until now
That thing would break after the first snowfall here in Northeast Washington. Good video!
I’ve lived in Ohio and Washington, Washington’s snow stands no chance
@@alexh3189 comparing sizes or something?? Mines bigger!
@@shawnhenderson1130 pull it out then
@Alex H. Washington is a big state. It rarely snows in Seattle but dumps snow all over the east side. We get over 100 inches during an average winter in NE WA. Fun fact, Washington state holds the record for the most snowfall ever record. 1150 inches on Rainier.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_snowiest_places_in_the_United_States_by_state
I had to watch because of your hat. GO PACK GO! Good review also.
Nice review
I get paid to clear snow off the roof of school busses for 5 different Massachusetts towns…I’m contemplating getting either one of these & running it off a gas powered generator or getting one of the ones which work from a battery like a cordless drill uses…
Ryobi makes one just like this that is a part of the expand it series weed trimer that is battery powered.
If you can keep up with the snow fall this seems to be a well worth it price you eliminate the bending over all time. you could use this really quick 3 times a day if its snowing good and not kill you back for the day
True,
I did make an update video on it, check this one out and tell me what you think.
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Thanks for the video review. I've got a big and a mid size gas blowers but looking for something for the lighter snow falls when its not necessary to fire up the gas jobs. This might be the way to go. Thanks.
This is probably really good for sidewalks and stairs for no more than 4 inches of snow. Better to get a small snowblower like a Toro. In Minnesota you would get fined for blowing your snow into the street. Good review.
Watch the update I made on this, it will explain more, and why I wouldn't get a fine.
This looks like a lot more hassle, slower, and no easier, than a basic plastic shovel. But if it gets the kids excited to clear snow it's worth every penny, lol.
It's less physical work I guess but the not being able to clear deeper/harder snow very well is a major draw back
My Credentials:internet expert I live in Texas have only seen snow 2 times my entire life 2nd time was fun because know one knew how to make snow balls and started throwing clips of basically hard ice at peopl
I have used a Troy bilt one for 20 years. Looks the same. I use it for back deck and side door. New England. Snow funnels from hip roofs on those areas . If we get a foot of snow, I will have 4 foot piles or more in those tight areas. You can lift the blower like a shovel and widdle the piles down. Best part is that the blower throws it up to 20 feet away where I can get to it with my big blower. Definitely worth the money. Wear snow coat and pants. You will get covered. My Troy bilt came with a broom to swap with the auger that is useful in spring brooming sand off driveway.
pretty neat tool
Go pack go buddy I’m planning to buy the 40 volt model soon waiting for a deal
They need to make it a couple feet wider and about 30 amps too low lol
Good review for someone with so little subscribers. You should keep making more videos 👍👍👍
Thanks, will do!
I barely get snow where I live.... but here I am watching this.
Thanks for checking it out.
Good for a deck with fencing around it. It throws the snow over. Less lifting.
Great for decks!!
Only a packer fan would buy a corded shovel
40 bucks, Hell yeah!! GO PACK GO!!
Had a Toro Power Shovel many moons ago. They have their uses for small areas and work very well for a few inches of snow. The more snow, the more work there is. And, if you have a gravel or other loose stone surface you can bet you'll damage moving parts. Otherwise, for $40, go for it.
Another unintentionally satisfying video.
Well thank you.
Smart Dad:) he had his son play with it to learn skills for next week to remove the snow.
Pretty brave to tease her while your hand is under there.
Love the Packer hat!
Pretty cool actually
You could’ve used your leaves blower for the tinny snow you got !!
I hate the trigger switch and the safety button. They require too much energy to keep squeezing them to turn the unit on. My hand cramps up only after a dozen swipes. I wish they would just make these with on and off switches for people that are smart enough to handle power tools. It does work well and throws snow 15 plus feet. Easily cleared 3 inches powder snow here in MI.
I'm not a big fan of the safety switch either.
It has snowed once in Ireland 🇮🇪 in 4 years , and yes I did need to see this review because I will never need this . 100% for me
You sir are a modern genius. For years i have asked my children to shovel the walkway and side walk and i get later, i'm busy, too tired and i have home work. etc... you just tell them i am shooting a youtube video on shoveling and your kids jump in. Now that's some new approach I need to try. You are one lab accident away to becoming a criminal genius. LoL BTW I am locked in on the 18v ryobi platform and i can't figure out why they haven't made a 18v electric shovel. I see there was a patent for one. I would like to see a actual 18v electric shovel. hopefully a 12 inch version.
When there isn't that much snow it really is a lot easier and faster to just use a normal snow showel/ snow scoop/ snow sled or what ever you call it and get the job done, unless you're in really bad shape, really old, handicapped etc. When there is way too much snow and not enough time... then you need a decent snow blower and those are not cheap to purchase.
I agree with you, but check out this video I made with that ryobi snow shovel in deep snow, works better than you think.
czcams.com/video/_SAd4JhudjY/video.html
@@bigshow65 damn who's paying you to sell this thing
Funny thing is I was just telling my wife that I need to start looking at different brand's because people are going to think that Ryobi sponsors me, which they don't (I'd like it if they did) I live down the street from a home depot and they carry a lot of Ryobi products.
Thank you all for the comments, I have decided to make a update video to show how well this works after a year of use, and address those who say to "use a shovel, it would be faster" video will be posted shortly.
I have a similar machine that is not cordless. That's a bummer. The one thing these things are good for is clearing in between cars and maybe decks. It's probably good for $40, your kids will love it, but you could probably get out and shovel that amount of Powda before they even found the extension cord.
Looks 100% better than snow shoveling!! I bought electric model as I worried about battery life & running out of juice 1/2 way thru clearing snow from driveway. Snow Joe makes similar models. I bought 2 years ago & still in box last 2 winters little to no snow in so Virginia.
I know I’m never going to get one, but I still had to watch it
still good deals and good for kids to help out..
I thought it was a great option to get the kids outside to help, but you would not believe how hard it is to get them out of the house to do anything let alone work!! but it is something they can handle quite easily.
Nice! I moved out of the snow years ago! How does it handle sand 🤔 lol
Lol, one day I hope to find out.
The head looks like the one on the battery powered 40V Kobalt unit I bought in 2019.
I live near Chicago, and was new to clearing snow. If I had it to do again, I wouldn't. Where I live, houses are close together, and the unit throws pretty far. So, I can throw 40 mph snow at my house, throw 40 mph snow at my neighbor's house, throw 40 mph snow into passing traffic, or throw 40 mph snow on my neighbor's sidewalk.
Because of this, where I live, there are very few cases where it's a better choice than going outside with a really good shovel and a short, stiff broom.
I'm not saying it's useless or a bad device, but I'm definitely not the target market.
They are $100.00 in Canada. The one thing we would like to mention is it will only "shovel" dry snow and only small accumulations. If the snow is heavy & wet, even a small accumulation, it won't shovel. If it was a light fluffy snow that accumulated overnight, it still wouldn't be strong enough. BUT IT SURE IS FUN! Seriously though, if we can't just push a snow shovel through a couple inches of snow, we should be ashamed of ourselves...lol.
bro there isnt even any snow...
Get someone to walk alongside with a leaf blower and blow the snow to the side.
One good thing about Home Depot is if you get home and a product sucks you can go back and get a full refund.
I tried out some different weed killer and wasn't sure which would work. The person in the garden department told me to buy whichever ones I want try them and bring back the ones I did not like. Sure enough a couple days later they took back all the ones that sucked.
Great video I've always wanted to know how these work.
I had the toro eletric snow thrower. What ever i put this through it was good
The question is not whether a 14 year old can use it, but rather would a 14 year old use it.
Lol..very true and I can say the answer is No! Not unless I make her. But my boys on the other hand I don't even need to ask, they're right by my side as soon as they hear the garage door opening.
@@bigshow65 Hang on to those boys, marry the other one off. lol
The real test is to give this to a Canadian. Just from the last part of the "heavy snow" told me this would never work
Living in Illinois and wearing a GB cap. Nice!
I think it’s pretty cool 👍🏼
how that thing works with 8”-10” of snow? it probably is useless at that point right?
Yeah its not a snowblower. Just FYI I used on the drive way to show how it worked but thats not what its meant for.
I live in louisiana and I never knew powered shovels was a thing
Truthfully, until I saw this thing home depot I didn't either! Lol
That's because they're a gimmick.
We were spending $40 every year or two for snow blower tuneups, still hard to keep it working and heavy to load into car. Now we have an electric one that is about twice the width of this model. It works well, no more tuneups and easy for retired people to manage. We live in Missouri. It will handle 6 to 8 inches of snow ok. My husband used it in short spurts like the lady did in this video to keep it from clogging in the deeper snow. It is a Snowjoe.
This looks to be a good option for making a path down the driveway and between the cars. I have a bigger Toro one that did a great job during the snow storm in the northeast about a week or so ago. The extension cord does not bother me.
Don’t use this thing on windy days 😂 I was getting pelted with the snow being blown right back at me
Looks like very lite powder ok for the porch. Take it to Boston today. It will not last the afternoon. A regular shovel and good ole elbow greese is 100 times better and faster.
In the video that you watched we didn't have a lot of snow for me to test it out in so I made this follow up video where I tested it in very deep heavy snow and it worked absolutely fine.
Again it's not really made for anything more than a sidewalk porch or a deck, you're not going to want to clear your driveway with it but for $40 it's pretty convenient.
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@@bigshow65 nice video👍 im sure it can be useful to some. BTY im from Boston. Just not there now👏🤣.
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@@brandonbell6171 i guess so, especially if you are a snowflake.
I love the look she gave you after hitting the log.. priceless
Lol that's a teenager for you.
What I don't like is the cord, and that it throws the snow in front of itself. Besides I need something that will do the plowed in snow at the end of the driveway. I have a gas blower that ran well the last time I started it, but the self-propel broke, and I don't know how to fix it. I'm sure a shear pin broke, or a bolt fell out, but I don't know. I use to be able to fix such things when I was young. And now I can't even take it anywhere.
We had these 30+ years ago. The only bad thing is the cord. It would be better if it was battery operated.