Garant NSP24D Nordic 24-Inch Steel Blade Snow Pusher

I love this thing. Don't think of it as a shovel (though obviously it kind of is). Don't think of it as something shovel adjacent (though, again, obviously, yes). It moves snow - effectively and cleanly. The fact that it's so heavy, the fact that it doesn't have a blade, the fact that it's... I don't know, "belly" is so shallow - all of this contributes to this tool's usefulness. It is extremely good at what it's designed for. Highly recommend.

Fast shipping and just as described. Highly recommend!!

Purchased this shovel based on all the positive reviews as to it's heft and durability. Just unboxed it, if you want to call a super thin layer of tiny bubble wrap inside a huge box a good packaging method. I honestly thought the box was empty when I lifted it-it was that light. I must say though that it survived a trip across the country from Oregon to Long Island New York. A journey that took 8 days. Not sure why so many people describe it as heavy. Maybe earlier versions were heftier. Metal is on the thin side, and curvature of shovel is not as sharp as I would have hoped. Already notice some rust spots on it and it hasn't even been exposed to the elements yet. Not a good sign.I reserve the right to come back and adjust this review after actually putting it to actual use, but initial impression are not that great.Update.Finally got to try out the shovel in back to back storms we had recently. It does what it is supposed to do,pushes the snow. Not very easy to lift,the snow slides off,but it is well built and cleans down to the pavement.Started at 3 stars, now up to 4.

This is not a " snow shovel," but a "snow pusher." If you want to move your snow , from one area to another use this tool. Don't lift snow with it. It works well because it is very sturdy, has the perfect design and shape , to clear the snow as you push it from one area to another. Used it to push the snow off my pavement to the curbside, after a very heavy snowfall. My pavement was clear of snow, and I went back and salted, so no one would slip on any frozen ice that was bound to occur as temps dropped even lower. People have commented this snow pusher is "heavy." Unless you have physical issues, thatvyou can't bring it from inside your house to where you need it, you need'nt worry. I found it effortless to to do so. and found the weight is a non issue. Also, being you are pushing it along, to get the job done, the weight and in addition the way this snow pusher is used, are all features that work together in a good way that allows this snow pusher to glide along, which made it effortless for me to get the job done. I even did my neighbors front. Never use a shovel again , when you want to just want to clear snow and need to move it from one area to another. I tried it and absolutely loved it.

Perfect for the job it was intended to do. In our area of the NE, winters no longer produce those nice white powders but rather combinations of snow, ice and rain that are virtually impossible to contend with... the so-called "wintry mix" that is a whole lot uglier than the cute nomenclature being used by weather services. With the heavy gauge blade and secure support design, even the snow-ice accumulations can be managed. I went with the 24-inch because the 30-inch I own (not a Garant, though) becomes unwieldy when dealing with heavyweight snow or snow-rain mixture. I have over 1K sf area to contend with each year, some of which is a steep grade so the blade takes a beating on the parking and road surface. A comparable aluminum blade lasts about 3 years and the poly w/metal edge version about a year before the rivets wear off. One warning to prospective buyers, though: it's a pusher, not a lifter. It's best to move the snow to the edge of the area being cleared with the pusher and then use a poly or aluminum scoop or drift-buster to throw farther away. The blade itself is not designed to lift snow anyway, and bending down to attempt such an action would kill your back in no time. Trust me. In order to increase the pusher lifespan, I recommend touching up the bottom edge with a good rust-inhibitor and enamel after each season. Also, the attachment of the support is only spot-welded to the handle receiver so keep that rust-free as well. All the rivets can be easily replaced but they seem heavy enough and I don't expect early failure. I would certainly purchase another when this one wears out which should be several years.

I'm no Canadian, or even someone who wants to deal with snow beyond a dusting. Admittedly, this is my first experience with a snow pusher. Can't say that I'm impressed, though. First off - it arrived in a huge but flimsy box, with a few strips of tape going horizontally across the box seam. Not really surprised that a corner of the steel blade was bent on delivery. I wasn't interested in dealing with a return and I kinda needed it for recent weather so I just decided to use as is.We got 3-4" of normal snow (for once it wasn't too wet) and I had a helluva time trying to move it. Not only is the shovel on the heavy side, but it seems that 2" would be the max you could comfortably push. Maybe its just me, but I had higher hopes.

Pretty well built. Hard to find a good shovel like this. I have cut new edges on them when they get warped.

I bought a cheap, flimsy snow shovel last year because that was all that was left. This year I vowed to look for a real metal snow shovel that could handle the snow like I used when I was a kid. Boy was I impressed when it came in the mail today. This thing is awesome. So well built that I will never have to buy another snow shovel again. Yes, it really is a snow plow, but it is amazing. It won't bend when I try to shovel snow. If you want a real snow shovel this is it. I know that it is expensive, but so is buying a new one every year of the cheaper ones. It is of course heavier than those plastic ones, but so much better at getting rid of the snow. I am so glad that I found this one.