Fiskars snow shovels: varieties and subtleties of application

With the onset of winter, many begin to think about snow drifts, huge snowdrifts and, accordingly, about purchasing snow shovels. Fiskars products are known all over the world for the high quality of their cleaning equipment, which are suitable for both professional and domestic snow removal, as well as for cleaning cars.

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.

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 around 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, this prevents your hands from slipping on the wet handle. In addition, this material is pleasant to the hands, so you can work with a shovel without gloves even in the most severe frosts.

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 distinguished by its small dimensions, low weight, compactness and ergonomics. 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.

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.

• Fiskars Snow Light Snow Pusher (143060). The bucket and handle of this tool are made of aluminum alloy. The handle is ergonomic, has a non-slip coating made of polymer materials, which reliably protect hands from severe frostbite.

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.

• Fiskars SnowXpert (141001). This is a real hit of sales. The bucket is made of polypropylene with steel reinforcement, the edge is equipped with a metal frame, thanks to which the blade reliably protects the plastic from rapid destruction when it comes into contact with ice.

The scoop width is 36 cm.

The handle is made of extra strong aluminum with a plastic coating; an ergonomic handle is attached to its end, providing a fairly physiological grip with a brush.

Handle length - 131 cm, weight - 1.5 kg.

• Fiskars Snow Light (141020). This is a car shovel that is compact in size. It is good to take it on trips and travels.

The weight 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 release 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.

• Fiskars SnowXpert. A characteristic feature of the model is the increased size of the scoop part, the bucket width is 53 cm. Thanks to this design feature, more snow can be captured in one pass than with any other Fiskars model.

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.

• Fiskars SnowXpert (143001). This is a model of snow lightweight car shovels, which is highly durable. Such equipment is made of composite alloy, and the edge is made of stainless steel, which allows you to effectively knock down even the most dense ice build-ups.

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 allows you to clear snow quickly and efficiently.

• Fiskars SnowXpert Roller (143011). Rather, it is not a shovel, but a hand scraper.The width of the working surface is 65 cm, which makes it possible to provide a fairly large grip of the snow bed in one pass. The scoop is made of plastic and reinforced with strong iron stiffeners.

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.

• Fiskars SnowXpert Shovel White Solid (141002). This is one of the most ergonomic models available in a white shade.

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.

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.