Hopkins 2610XM Super Extender 52" Snowbroom

The metal handle is nice and the extending ability is nice, but the cheap buggers made the threaded head that attaches the tool handle to the plastic head out of hollow plastic and it broke the second time I was using it. Its so thin it is bound to break, thanks for saving 1 penny in plastic and making this tool useless.

This is one of my most-hated snow/ice removal tools for vehicles that I've used.

PROS:
* Telescoping handle for hard-to-reach areas
* Handle grip prevents losing... well... your grip
* Horizontal brush design allows for pushing motion for more efficient removal of snow
* Horizontal brush can push larger amounts snow, easier than a vertical design

CONS:
* "T" shape can be unwieldy and top-heavy, harder to stow away
* Horizontal scraper is inefficient on any curved glass surfaces and seems to have no good use
* Small scraper is harder to use because of the blocky shape on the opposite end
* Small scraper is of poor design: breaks easier than most other shapes and tends to scrape inconsistently

As a lifelong Alaskan who has seen her share of winter snow removal tools, this is one of dozens I've used that have quickly found their way to the discard pile. Personally, if I need to remove large amounts of...Read more

If you live anywhere it snows and don't own a garage, this is a must have. Collapsable and easy to use. It is also vey sturdy and strong.