Gyroscopic Investing

Anybody here own one of these?

I just ordered one. The abundance of good reviews on Amazon plus many user-created videos on Youtube completely eroded my resistance to buying such a novelty inventions like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Snow-Wolf-SW0310- ... 001I7JWTO/

"The Snow Wolf wheeled snow shovel is a fast and safe alternative to shoveling. With virtually no effort, this snow shovel can throw snow without twisting or lifting. The wheeled shovel design greatly reduces the risk of back and heart injuries associated with snow shoveling. The Snow Wolf revolutionizes the mechanics of snow shoveling - outperforming many snow blowers and is 3x faster than shoveling. It is environmentally clean, quiet, and maintenance-free. The Snow Wolf multiplies mechanical force and leverage at the axle or fulcrum point of the 35-inch wheel. With a seesaw action, it's possible to throw twice as much snow as a traditional snow shovel into piles over 4ft high. Great in all snow conditions, from slush to over 2-feet (and especially for heavy) snow. Made of heavy gauge steel and injection-molded polypropylene, the Snow Wolf can move up to 2-feet of heavy snow with their 26-inch extra wide blade (and even slush). The frame, wheel and tire are warrantied FOR LIFE, durable yet lightweight and easy to maneuver - performance tested by professionals and consumers around the world. It's simple to assemble, comes with a DVD video guide along with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. A top U.S. ergonomic research center independent study (Univ. of Mass.) verifies using the patented wheel-based technology results in a 3-4 times reduction in lower back stress and cardio exertion vs. conventional snow shovels, greatly reducing strain, risk of back injury (comparable to simply walking). Anyone can use the wheeled shovel and it is fully adjustable for body type and size. Maintenance-free, the new Snow Wolf features a unique Folding Frame for even more convenient frame adjustment, storage and portability. It stores easily and can hang flat on the wall like a shovel. Available accessories sold separately include gravel wheels, a chipper plate for ice and packed snow, and an advanced composite snap-on wear strip to extend shovel life."

Here's reason enough to buy it, based on this review alone:

"My local hardware store had a snow blower on sale for $100. But I knew that would never suit my needs.

Thank god for the Snow Wolf!
Now I don't look like someone who is having to deal with the chore of removing snow from my sidewalk and driveway. Now I seem like an odd neighborhood character... you know, the kind that parents tell their kids to avoid. That works out perfectly because I hate kids."

No snow in sight yet here but that contraption sure looks like fun, Coffee!

Wait, if I purchased one it would almost guarantee no snow for the winter.

I have thought about purchasing a Wovel, or similar products.  Please report back your thoughts once you've had a chance to use it.

Reub wrote: No snow in sight yet here but that contraption sure looks like fun, Coffee!

Wait, if I purchased one it would almost guarantee no snow for the winter.

I have to be honest: I thought the same thing when I clicked the order button.  You're Jewish, aren't you?
Me too.

Coffee, you know that I never discuss religion (or politics) on this website.

The $129 cost of the wovel might be good insurance on a snow free winter. Was it difficult to assemble?

I don't own a Wovel but have known about it for some time. If I had more land than just a strip of sidewalk and a "postage stamp" backyard garden, I'd definitely spring for one. It's a brilliant idea.

Just a follow up on the Wovel:

Yeah, this thing kicks butt.  Definitely worth the money.  (And yes, Reub... it was a royal pain in the butt to assemble).

To give you an example: We got a bunch of snow one day last month.  It took the wife and I an hour and a half to clear the driveway and sidewalk in front, using regular snow shovels.

The same amount of work a couple days later with the wovel (just me, the wife was inside sipping a cup of hot coffee) took only 25 minutes.  I like tools that save me a lot of time, and the wovel is one of those tools.

If you get one, make sure to get the optional snow blade.

I'm going to need one for tomorrow!

Coffee, I definitely could have used that wovel this morning!