The Fiskars snow scoop has greatly facilitated my snow shoveling. The snow scoop is easy and convenient to use. It was important that I as a woman well get along with it. Powdery snow is no problem. With sticky snow have to take smaller areas sequentially in attack and spend a bit more power. The long handle bar leaves no backache aufkommem and I am always excited and glad as soon as I can now freely slide my yard area with entrance. Earlier with a normal slide it went over two hours. With the snow scoop it's done in 45 minutes. I would recommend this unit with a clear conscience.