Avalanche JR1503 Snow Rake
by Avalanche

List Price: $29.99 Category: Lawn & Patio See more product details

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Product Details

• 22" aluminum roof rake
• Wheels help prevent shingle damage
• Includes 4 poles for 20' total length
• Lightweight aluminum construction

Tools and Hardware Reviews of Avalanche JR1503 Snow Rake

Customer Review: Disappointed
Summary: 1 Stars

When I received the product I took it out of the box and was quite pleased with the overall product that I purchased. Given that the construction was all aluminum and seemed sturdy I felt that I had a tool that I could depend on. The first time that I used it I cleared off my roof and the product worked well. I noticed that the long pole that connects the rake flexed quite a bit while I raised the rake to the roof to clear swaths of snow. I considered that this could eventually be a problem with more use but I though that the poles appearing sturdy would have a long life. Overall the first use went well.

The second use, I started clearing my roof and I noticed that the pole that I hung onto started to bend. After taking another swipe of snow the pole broke in half. Thinking that this could be a defective pole, I took the pole out and used the rake with one less pole. Again, the pole bent and broke. I now have half the snow rake that I bought just a week ago.

I don't know about anyone else, but I am getting tired of manufacturers flooding the market with products that appear to be quality, fetch a quality price and end up being junk.

Stay away from this product! I don't think that my rake was defective. I think that it is just under engineered.

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