Popular models
On the Russian market, Finnish Fiskars shovels are represented by a fairly wide range of various models.
Let's dwell on the most demanded ones.
The tool is designed for effective cleaning of the yard and roof, the length is approximately 162 cm and the weight is 1.7 kg.
The scoop does not have the ability to adhere to wet snow.
The scoop width is 36 cm.
The handle is made made of extra durable aluminum with plastic spraying, an ergonomic handle is attached to its end, providing a fairly physiological grip with a brush.
Handle length - 131 cm, weight - 1.5 kg.
The mass of the equipment is only 0.75 kg, the width of the shovel part is 25 cm - this size is quite enough to quickly and easily free a stuck car from the "snow captivity".
The handle is shortened, its length is 71.5 cm, at the very end it is supplemented with a D-shaped handle for the most comfortable grip.
This bucket does not bend or break even when the ice crust is removed, while the handle has an anti-slip coating, so you can work even without mittens, without fear of getting severe frostbite of the limbs.
The bucket is made of polypropylene, the working blade at the edges is protected by a steel blade and reinforced with metal stiffeners. The handle is aluminum, and the handle is ergonomic. The anti-slip coating is made of rather soft polypropylene.
The length of such equipment is 152 cm, and the weight is 1.6 kg.
A distinctive feature of the handle has become a T-shaped handle, thanks to which the tool can be applied quite sharp blows even on the most icy snow floor.
The handle is made of polyamide, which is characterized by high heat-saving characteristics, strength and low weight. The weight of such a blade is only 52 g, and the length is 63 cm, the scoop part is quite wide - 22 cm in length, which makes it possible to clear snow quickly and efficiently.
The handle is aluminum, with a layer of polypropylene spraying, which completely eliminates the contact of palms with metal. There is a comfortable hand grip at the end of the handle.
The shovel is 176 cm long and weighs 1.7 kg.
The scoop is polypropylene, reinforced with four stiffeners made of metal bars. The width of the cleaning blade is 35 cm, the length of the shovel is 131 cm, and the weight of the product does not exceed 1.4 kg.
About the manufacturer
Fiskars is a brand with a history spanning hundreds of years. The company was founded in 1649. At that time, the Swedes ruled on the territory of Finland, striving to develop as much land as possible, it was the Swedish queen who created a small settlement called Fiskari in the very south of the country. This place was rich in iron ore deposits, and therefore an iron processing enterprise was established there.
The enterprise often changed its direction of activity, and in the second half of the last century the company achieved world recognition thanks to the start of production of agricultural implements. The range of products is very wide, and snow removal equipment is considered one of the most popular items.
Peculiarities
Fiskars brand inventory is manufactured in Finland. This country is famous for the fact that here they can not only very quickly cope with snow drifts, but are also able to do it without any harm to health. That is why the products of this brand are chosen by consumers in many European countries, as well as in Canada and America.
The Fiskars range includes shovel shovels as well as scrapers and complete equipment for car owners and travelers.Finnish technologists have developed a revolutionary technology in their industry, which provides for the reinforcement of the working scoop: special steel rods are soldered inside the scoop, which form stiffening ribs. In this case, the end is framed along the edges with a metal blade, due to which the service life of such a tool is three times longer than that of the usual plastic tools.
Metal rods increase the resilience of the bucket and prevent abrasion. The most modern Fiskars shovels are made of composite steel and aluminum, they are not susceptible to rust, they are very light, but quite dense.
A characteristic feature of Fiskars is that all shovel shafts are equipped with polypropylene anti-slip pads, thus preventing hands from sliding on the wet shank. In addition, this material is pleasant to the hands, so you can work with a shovel without gloves even in the most severe frosts.
Advice
In conclusion, a few recommendations for clearing the area from snow drifts.
- Choose breathable and very light clothing for outdoor use, as well as boots with heavy-duty, non-slip soles.
- Before starting work, do a little warm-up, the muscles should be well warmed up. Otherwise, in the morning you can neither get out of bed nor turn around.
- The tool should be selected to suit your physical characteristics in both length and weight.
- Expend your strength as economically as possible - the snow should not be transferred from one place to another, but thrown into a snowdrift. If you still need to carry it, then this should be done according to the rules - the legs are placed shoulder-width apart, while the knees are kept half-bent, and the back is straight, the shovel must be lifted, while straightening the body.
- Snow should not be thrown over the shoulder, as well as in different directions - all these actions require additional turns of the body, which often leads to injury to the ligaments and muscles.
For an overview of the Fiskars 142610 and 143000 snow shovels, see the video below.
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Most of the Fiskars range of shovels is represented by automotive shovels, which are necessary for any vehicle owner. Such a shovel allows you to rid the glass of snow and ice in a matter of minutes, it is small in size, light in weight, compact and ergonomic. The tool is very easy to use, so even women and older people can use it with ease. The scoop of such shovels is made of aluminum alloys, so a fairly large grip of snow can be provided at a time.
It is noteworthy that it is convenient to work with such snow equipment even in spring, when wet snow does not stick to the shovel.
Very different shovels are used to clean roofs and yards. The working part of such tools is made of polypropylene and reinforced with steel reinforcement, thanks to which the scoop does not bend even under the strongest mechanical stress.
The shovel handles are made of aluminum alloys and have a special plastic coating that prevents slipping. The length of such shovels is 130-160 cm, while the models are very light and comfortable to use. By the way, shovels of this brand are suitable not only for clearing snow, but also for loading various bulk materials, for example, grain.
