I've been using the QUIK-LOK broom, and I have to say, it feels super heavy! It's not that it's too weighty, but the strap's fulcrum is positioned too far up the handle, making it hard to get any leverage. Plus, when I pull the trigger, it pushes back so much that I feel like I'm ripping up the grass instead of clearing it. Are there any hacks or techniques you've found helpful for using this broom more effectively, aside from the DIY wheel setups I've seen around?
3 Answers
Sounds like the perfect opportunity to try out one of those exoskeletons! They could help you handle the weight without breaking a sweat!
Honestly, it seems like they want you to feel the workout of actual brooming even with all this tech! I guess they think a little manual labor is good for the soul.
I’m only willing to pay $200 for a Red wooden broom ?
One trick I've found is to ditch the strap altogether. Anchor the powerhead by your hip and just let it do its thing. When you need to move it around, keep it behind you like a wagon and hit the go button—it'll walk itself!
Appreciate it, will give that a try ?
Unfortunately, much like power washers, Ryobi has the exoskeleton market cornered.