Snow Joe SJ-SHLV20 Shovelution 20-Inch, Strain-Reducing Snow Shovel w/ Spring Assisted Handle + Impact-Resistant Blade, Blue

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars | 20,625 ratings

Price: 31

Last update: 10-23-2024


About this item

[DURABLE]: Impact-resistant blade
[COMFORTABLE]: With ergonomic D-Ring handle grips and a design that improves posture and reduces the need to bend
[SPRING-ASSIST]: Handle acts as a fulcrum that changes the mechanics of shoveling along with reducing strain
[LIFTING LEVERAGE]: Given to the lower hand to lift greater loads with ease

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Top reviews from the United States

M. Beierle
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! Way less strain on the low back than a regular snow shovel
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2023
I just finished my first use of my new Snow Joe Shovelution with spring assist handle, in 6 inches of wet heavy snow. This is a back saver ! I love this shovel !!! Its lightweight design with the added spring handle assist allowed me to avoid using so much of my low back muscles. I didn't have to bend over much at all, like I usually would. As for how it will hold up over time, that remains to be seen. The shovel is plastic, but seems sturdy. In this first use, its performance was solid, and it didn't bend. It has a good sharp blade on the edge of the shovel. It moves a decent amount of snow. As to its length and ease of use, I am a 5'2" female and I didn't have any trouble with the length of either handle. And it was so much easier heaving the snow aside than with a regular snow shovel. One caveat is that it shifts the effort to the upper body. My shoulders and arms are a little shaky, but not painful, although they might be sore tomorrow. But the key is my back doesn't hurt like it usually does. Excellent snow shovel ! Note: This is an unpaid, unsponsored review. And I did not get the shovel for free.
Vessavane
5.0 out of 5 stars Just in case
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2024
I knew I needed to find a snow shovel that would allow me to clear my driveway without putting strain on my recovering back. Last year's heavy snowfall caught me off guard, but this year, I was prepared thanks to Snow Joe.

The first thing that impressed me about this shovel is its innovative design. The spring-assisted handle significantly reduces strain on my back and shoulders, making shoveling snow much more manageable and comfortable. Even after extended use, I don't feel the same fatigue and soreness that I did with my old shovel. It's truly remarkable how much of a difference this feature makes.

Not only is the Snow Joe shovel ergonomic and easy on the body, but it's also incredibly efficient at clearing snow. The 20-inch blade allows me to move large amounts of snow with each pass, saving me time and effort. The shovel's durable construction means it can handle even the heaviest snowfalls without bending or breaking, giving me confidence that it will last for many winters to come.

Another thing I appreciate about this shovel is its versatility. The adjustable handle allows me to customize the height to suit my needs, further reducing strain on my back. Whether I'm clearing snow from my driveway, sidewalk, or patio, this shovel gets the job done quickly and effectively.

Overall, I couldn't be happier with my purchase of the Snow Joe SJ-SHLV20 Shovelution Snow Shovel. It's made a world of difference in my winter routine and has allowed me to tackle snow removal with confidence and ease, even after back surgery. If you're in need of a snow shovel that puts your comfort and safety first, look no further than Snow Joe. It's a game-changer!
LeaveMeBe
4.0 out of 5 stars Great shovel...the extra handle makes all the difference.
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2019
I've lived in Minnesota and Wisconsin for all of my 52 years of life, and I have shoveled many tons of snow over my lifetime. Suffice it to say that I am an amateur authority on snow shoveling (never having done it professionally, for pay).

For most of my life I've used "snow plow"-type shovels, which work best for smaller amounts of snow, but increase the workload in bigger snowfalls because when you try to take a big scoop and toss it away, some of the snow always seems to fall off the sides. They do work great, though, for scraping the concrete clean and making nice clean, straight edges and banks on the snow piles you have lovingly shoveled.

Those are the details that even a casual observer will notice and which separate a half-hearted shoveler of snow from a true snow-shoveling artisan, that is, one who cares about the craft and about doing a good job of it.

The SnowJoe has changed my whole attitude about, and approach to, shoveling snow. The second handle makes it so easy to pick up and toss snow, that I feel like an idiot for not coming up with this idea myself. The mechanics of shoveling are changed, much for the better, and I can clear snow probably twice as fast with the SnowJoe than with any other shovel I've ever used, and I've used a lot of different shovels over the last 45-or-so winters.

I did take advice from another reviewer, based on and coupled with input from yet another reviewer, in that I reinforced the hollow steel shaft of the shovel by putting a wood dowel inside it. A 7/8-inch thick, 36-inch-long oak dowel ($3.29 at my local home store) with 1 1/2 inches cut off from it, fits perfectly inside the handle and stiffens it so that the shaft can't possibly bend enough to break, which is something that some reviewers have experienced. It also provides a beefier surface for the screws that hold the shovel scoop in place to bite into, making them more secure and functional. It adds negligible weight, but really solidifies the whole assembly. It fits nice and snug in there and doesn't rattle or move at all. It feels like you filled the shaft with concrete or something, but not nearly so heavy as doing that.

As for the metal edge on the shovel scoop, yes it is too soft, as other reviewers have stated. With dry snow, it's very noticeable, the way it grabs at the concrete and binds the shovel when you try to make a pick-up stroke. With wetter, heavy snow, it's not so noticeable because the water content of the snow and resultant moisture on the surface lubricate the edge somewhat and make it slide easier. I have the supplies to replace the factory edge with a piece of 1/8-inch-thick galvanized steel, which will eliminate the problem.

So far, I have used the SnowJoe three times, twice on drier snow (4" and 5" snowfalls) and once on 3 inches of very heavy, dense, wet snow. It can handle it all and makes shoveling easier no matter what kind of snow you have polluting your driveway and sidewalks. Even a full, heaping scoop of heavy, wet snow, as heavy as I've ever lifted with any snow shovel, is moved more easily with the use of the second handle, by giving you the hand-position and the correct leverage to be able to fling that snow right up and over the five-foot-tall snow pile you have already shoveled by this point in the never-ending winter.

So far, it's taken what I have thrown at it (and thrown WITH it) and has worked wonderfully. Don't let negative reviews get you down or scare you away. This is a good shovel and I love it.
Bryan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great if you have back pain
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2024
I love this shovel. Living out in Utah, we are familiar with snow and I have some back problems and have come close to throwing my back out while shoveling. The extra lift handle on this shovel makes it so much better for people like me who have back issues. I used this shovel multiples times this season and it felt like a breeze compared to a normal shovel. I honestly couldn't believe how much of a difference it made.

Great shovel and much easier to handle.
Bulmaro A. Aguilera
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a great Product.
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2023
At first you think this shovel is very flimsy, but after putting it together you realize that’s one of the best features about it.
The other special feature is the assist handle, it definitely makes it easier to shovel the snow and helps to prevent injury to your back.
Just finished shoveling over 10 inches of snow on my drive way, and it definitely is the best shovel I have owned. I definitely would recommend it and would buy again!

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