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Fiskars 24-Inch Leaf Rake #96605935
List price: $27.09
Sale price: $34.49
You save: $-7.4 (-27%)
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Brand: Fiskars
EAN: 0046561196608
Feature(s): Ideal for raking large areasWide, 24-inch rake headTeardrop-shaped handle for ergonomic comfortExtra wide tines feature a gentle curve that won't clog with leaves and debrisLong handle improves posture and reduces back fatigue
Item Dimensions: Height 69"Width 24.2"Length 3.97"
Label: Fiskars
List Price: $27.09
Manufacturer: Fiskars
Model: 96605935
MPN: 96605935.
Package Dimensions:
Height: 2"
Width: 23"
Length: 2"
Weight: 1.8 lbs.
Product Group: Home Improvement
Publisher: Fiskars
Studio: Fiskars
UPC: 046561196608
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description:
The Fiskars 24-inch leaf rake features a nearly-unbreakable rake head made from virgin resin, and sports extra-wide tines with a gentle curve that prevents leaves and small debris from getting lodged in the tines. Meanwhile, the wide, 24-inch head can clear a nice wide path with each pass. Other features include a sturdy aluminum shaft that is lightweight for ease of use, a teardrop-shape for ergonomic comfort, and a PVC sleeve for a comfortable hold in hot and cold weather. The long handle also reduces back fatigue by allowing you to use the rake at a proper angle for a correct working posture.
Customer Reviews Average rating - 4.0
Rating - 1 Date: 2008-10-06
Content: This claimed to have a "nearly-unbreakable rake head". It broke during shipment. I returned without any problems, but did not request a replacement.
Summary: Terrible Rake
Rating - 5 Date: 2008-09-01
Content: This is another innovative and quality product by Fiskar. The rake is very light with a flexible clog free design, perfect for gently scraping your lawns clean without ripping up the grass or raking away your garden mulch. The design of the rake also allows you to use it at more angles so you don't need to throw the rake ahead of you and pull it diagonally against the lawn like classic curved v-shaped rakes. The user experience is analogous to a indoor broom rather than a big stiff leaf rake.
The handle has an innovative oblong design which fits perfectly into your hand and helps you to maintain rake orientation, particularly in gloved hands.
I have found that the orange sleeve has tendency to slide up the handle, but it's too long to come completely off unless you are really determine to remove it.
Overall it's the best yard rake you're going to find!
Summary: Good Design!
Rating - 5 Date: 2008-06-09
Content: Sweeps up leaves like no other rake I've used before - though unfortunately you still have to bag the leaves :)
Summary: great rake!
Rating - 1 Date: 2008-03-11
Content: I bought this poduct at Lowe's.
Sure, it is nice rake: light, aluminum etc.
But after only 8 bags of leaves it fell apart. The screw holding the tines in place must have fallen out and into a bag of leaves.
So here I am, middle of the afternoon, plenty of raking left to go and I am going to have to spend time going back to the store to get another rake OR worse, wait for Fiskars to get back to me and make good on their warranty.
Save your time. Save your money.
Buy 3 less expensive rakes. When the first rake breaks pick up the second one and keep raking, and so on.
Who has time to waste going back and forth to the store on a weekend or any day to buy a rake. Or worse who has time to follow up with Fiskars?
Especially if you have a family.
Writing a review on Amazon, however, while calling Fiskars, doesn't take more than a few minutes.
Just now, I left voicemail message for Fiskars
Summary: Not worth the extra money
Rating - 5 Date: 2008-02-20
Content:
COULD THIS BE THE BEST LEAF RAKE EVER?
Bought mine at LOWES a couple of years ago to replace another plastic-tined rake which I had been very pleased with. Was astounded at the comfort and effectiveness of the Fiskars rake vs. my old rake whose tines had been worn off. Loaned it to a neighbor - a recent college grad from one of the area's big engineering schools - very shortly later he had his own Fiskars!
Living in a veritable Druid's grove of various Quercus species, some of them with thin LIVE OAK type leaves, I have found this rake to be capable of gathering most of those with one pass.
Fiskars promotes this rake with the slogan:
LESS WORK; MORE WEEKEND
Believe it. [and thanks Fiskars engineers for a super product!]
TECHNICAL HI-LITES
1. TINES: are VERY sturdy and durable but you will need your garden rake to move big and/or damp piles of leaves
2. HANDLE: long enough for taller people but fine for shorter ones. The egg-shaped cross section allows much weight reduction yet provides great strength and it provides a level of comfort and fatigue-resistance that has to be experienced to be believed.
Disclaimer: Other than using their products I have absolutely no ties to Fiskars.
Summary: BEST LEAF RAKE EVER?
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