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Review on ❄️ SubZero 16619 51-Inch Dual Head Pivoting Snowbroom with Ice Scraper and Squeegee—Efficient Ice Crusher by Gary Shakeone

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great for trucks, best for ice scrapers and snow brushes

I've spent two winters with this brush and it works for my purposes. A few years ago New Jersey enacted a law requiring all vehicles to be completely clear of snow or you could receive a second subpoena from a police officer - so an efficient brush is a legal necessity. Mind you, I did it anyway, but shoveling snow off a two-wheel drive pickup truck with two rear wheels can take a long time with a regular snow brush. The big feature for me is the extendable handle. This allows me to clear the entire roof without having to do half the roof and then go to the other side of the truck to do the other half. It also makes it easier to clean the hood and access the center of the windshield and rear window. I also like the 90° rotation of the brush head, so you can use either side sweeps or sweeping strokes, whichever works best for the job. I had a retractable handle brush about 20 years ago, but after it broke I never found one as long and functional as this one. The dual ice scrapers don't look like they do much, but in practice the icebreaker attachment actually does what it says on the tin, working on thicker ice with a lot less effort than I expected. I'm taking off a star because the brush itself could have been a bit thicker or with thicker bristles. it works great in heavy wet snow, but fine loose snow can sometimes get through the stubble and you need to sweep more often to keep the same spot completely clean. 2013-14 will be my third winter with this brush and so far it has met my expectations. While I will always keep an eye on that elusive "super brush", I would not hesitate to buy this brush again if I needed a new one.

Pros
  • Excellent overall performance
Cons
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